Monthly Archives: February 2013

I was sitting on my upstairs porch with a cup of coffee Saturday morning and noticed a tree beginning to bud. Winter sapling sprouts beneath snow Awakened This week’s discussions on Hedonism were particularly interesting to me. Birthed from the … Continue reading →

Week 5: Hedonism, mono no aware, and monstrosity No moment this week   The fifth week, we mainly discussed the value of Hedonism which is a different response to evanescence. Our lives are fragile and weak, so the hedonism that … Continue reading →

I was in Boston on Saturday night when I noticed how nice the street lamps could look at night. Bright lights in a row illuminating life   This past week’s readings and lectures showed us a change in the way … Continue reading →

Alas, no moment this week. The concept of constant change and evanescence is in a way, relatively depressing. We are all essentially powerless and like leaves in the wind, subject completely to the whims of something we have no say … Continue reading →

I went on a long run with a friend to the other night and saw the sunset over the ice-covered Mystic Lakes. Sun setting Frozen lake cracks I catch my breath Why not pursue the pleasures in life before all … Continue reading →

I was on the bus from New York to Boston on Saturday night, and saw the trees and unmelted snow in the dim light. Fleeting trees Illuminated by the snow Stretching into night sky   Last week we talked about … Continue reading →

Sarah Marakos Unfortunately, I did not have a lyrical experience this week. Most of our discussion this week was about living life in pursuit of pleasure.  This concept of Hedonism sounds pretty good to me- who doesn’t like to feel … Continue reading →