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The Aphorism Project

I am (trying) to keep my attention focused on the moments of this vacation. But in moments of weakness, I find myself checking the news. LA is on fire. Trump blabbers insane things (we’re going to war for…Greenland?). And I’m reminded of the wonderful aphorism by Koos Van Zomeren:

Whatever happens, there will always be people who say: It’s all completely awful, and others who say: It’s all a complete joke.

It more or less describes American citizens right now.

Time to retreat to a hammock and a beach.

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June 5, 2025

I didn’t really know Sarah until January. We both had vague memories of our time in Brazil 30 years ago (“You always had a backpack” she would remember, which sounds about right. “You were tall and loved to dance” I would remember. Which also right.) No matter. She was part of the most amazing (and exceptionally eclectic) crew of former Rotary Exchange Students participating in our reunion this year. And everyone loved her. She also was dying.