Once a place becomes special, it's no longer special. Writing is an act of ego and you might as well admit it. 2000 Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate. I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world. Deep vers'd in books, and shallow in himself.
Nothing is so soothing to our self-esteem as to find our bad traits in our forebears.
It seems to absolve us. When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler. Like apparitions seen and gone.