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Mẹ had never planned to revisit the past—like Vietnam, it held too much grief, sadness, anger, and regret. None of it was worth the effort. For most of my life, Mẹ had been more focused on the practical matters at hand: the groceries, the meals, the laundry, the cleaning, the never-ending needs of her children. Her world was small and mundane.
— Jul 14, 2025 05:01AM
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But she was like Ba—she’d chosen to make that her world. The goal was to survive each day: no dwelling on the past or the future. It was what kept them sane.
— Jul 14, 2025 05:01AM
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This was my pilgrimage. I had to overcome the limitations of my body: its cold temperature, its lightheadedness, its hunger. I had to suffer to reach my destination. And I had the grit and faith and resilience to do so. I couldn’t simply take my reward like a spoiled child—I had to earn it first. That was how I would savor the fruits of my labor.
— Jul 14, 2025 05:01AM
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“Every Sunday, we’re eating someone,” I said. “So I think it’s fine to eat some raw beef.” The priest chuckled.
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“Cormac McCarthy’s great,” said Tommy. “He really digs into the concept of human morality. And the complete lack of it. Like he’s not afraid to peer into that darkness and put it out on paper. It’s intense stuff, you know?”
— Jul 14, 2025 05:01AM
