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The Present Moment

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Marcus Aurelius writes to himself that “no one loses any life other than the one he lives, or lives any life other than the one he loses.” (Meditations, Book 2:14) A long life and a short life both end in … Continue reading →

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On Making Beautiful Choices

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Today is my blog’s 20th birthday. I started it after reading the Scientific Warning of 1992. It begins like this: Human beings and the natural world are on a collision course. Human activities inflict harsh and often irreversible damage on … Continue reading →

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Empathy and Evolution (part 3)

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Circe becomes a mortal: To better understand the gods, it’s important to keep in mind that they are immortal and, after thousands of years of living the same life over and over again, they are bored and seek distractions. That’s … Continue reading →

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Empathy and Evolution (part 2)

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Penelope’s story: All my life there’s been a man around telling me what to do as if my only reason for existing was to fulfill his needs. Like my uncle who gave me away to some arrogant ugly man living … Continue reading →

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Empathy and Evolution (part 1)

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Art for Housewives

The best way to live forever is in the hearts of others. Because to be physically immortal is wearisome and lonely. But to live in someone else’s heart is a form of eternal comfort. In another life I lived in … Continue reading →

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