Listening to hear where you are

John Steinbeck, East of Eden

Denis Sarazhin (Ukrainian b.1982, based in U.S.), In the Boat, 2010, Oil on canvas

Anyway. Whenever I see the word problematic, I can’t help but think of this professor being like, “Good starting point, now let’s get specific.” I think when we have to commit to saying “that’s ___” it requires a lot more careful thought about the truth and impact and complexities of whatever we’re claiming. Sometimes there really is some bullshit afoot, and also sometimes it’s art, and it should be full of problems, because that’s what art is.

An albino turtle hatchling sits among other Arrau turtles Tapauá, Brazil Photograph: Edmar Barros

Marshmallow Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England

carolyn

Oregon

Cartoon by Paul Noth for The New Yorker

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