“You’re never going to kill storytelling because it’s built into the human plan. We come with it.” —Margaret Atwood In a family, it’s a given that children shouldn't tell "stories" or fib to their parents, but do parents get a pass on some of the tall tales they tell kids? My dad was known for his adventures, usually told around the dinner table. I was chatting with a … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Lies or legends?
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FROM THE DEEP END: What’s behind boredom?
“Boredom: The desire for desires.” —Leo Tolstoy I saw this quote and was talking about it with a friend who said, "Boredom is a choice," as if we just have to flip some mental switch to move from bored to engaged. I don’t think I have that switch. What is boredom? Is it the lack of anything to do, or is it a disinterest in what is available? I think it's a … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: What’s behind boredom?