"...Academics stand idle. That is, until the dust settles, then they will write books about what should have been. Coin terms and such. Lecture in the past sense..."

from a beautiful day in boston

regular day in boston

rowers, runners and a car @ dawn- charles river, cambridge, ma

"The human desire for narrative, the impulse to tell and hear stories, is both universal and inexorable, coded into our brains so deeply..."

there is still hope

you may know this in theory, but in practice you come to the yearly conclusion that sun-dried tomates taste wonderful, nam-ı diğer züğürt tesellisi.

you're not someone's someone any more. "en" yakın arkadaşı, içini açtığı "tek" insan, gülerek "birlikte" deneyimler yaşadığı, "ortak" dil geliştirdiği, yeni arkadaşlar edindiği, bol anı biriktirdiği, kahkaha atarken gözlerine baktığı "en"i sen değilsin artık onun.

"In native American traditions, a turkey crossing your path is a symbol of abundance, sharing, and prosperity. It is considered a good omen and a sign of good fortune coming ahead. When you see this, it is time to pay close attention to your surroundings and take care of your loved ones in need."

It's been almost 3 weeks. Rümeysa has been detained for NO reason other than writing an op-ed. Freedom of speech and due diligence are at stake in the U.S. in 2025. What's happening is vile, cruel, and despicable. Enough is enough!
#FreeRümeysaÖztürk
#FreeRumeysaOzturk