I looked over Self-Reliance last night and I was simply melting over Emerson's genius, again.
"Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's the kind of essay you can just read over and over again and always get more out of it. Go read it, right now. Seriously, go.
Another great quote I've been mulling over recently is from a peer of mine, Will Henriques:
"Counterculture will die with Gary Snyder!"
I certainly hope not. I'm going to see him speak over break, which will be simply wonderful. Yes, that's right, I am going to see Gary Snyder speak. I am off very soon. I have been working relentlessly and should have some new work up soon.
Anyway, just a lighthearted update.
