#things ive read

even today, the navigators of polynesia can name 250 stars in the night sky. these are sailors who can sense the presence of a distant group of islands beyond the horizon simply by watching the reverberation of waves across the hull of their vessels. these are men and women who, in the hulls of their sacred canoes, can identify a dozen distinct wave patterns, distinguishing waves caused by the local weather systems from the great currents that pulsate across the ocean and can be followed with the same ease that a terrestrial explorer can follow a river to the sea. indeed if you took all the genius that allowed us to put a man on the moon and applied it to understanding the ocean, what you get is polynesia.

"What about protesters?" I press. "What about fighting for what's right or making mistakes or even just respecting people who disagree with you? Is it going to stop people from passing laws that are unjust? What laws is it going to enforce, exactly?"

Gurathin was the only loner, but he seemed to like being with the others. He had a small, quiet smile, and they all seemed to like him.

This is just a comprehensive list of some of my favorite books I've read. I enjoyed them a lot and I hope others will(or do) too!

things i’ve read 2020:

It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding