Rachel Hodin

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The Eccentric Habits Of 13 Classic Writers

He composed his poem Marmion while on horseback. Of his writing process, he said, “Oh, man, I had many a grand gallop among these braes when I was thinking of ‘Marmion.'”

Zadie Smith On Joy Vs. Pleasure

Sometimes, after losing a colossal joy, it’s easy to feel utterly worthless, that you’d rather denounce joy forever and only live with fleeting pleasures, if only to avoid ever feeling this pain again.

Top 10 Funny Books to Revive Your Monday

I have seen sucrose beaches and water a very bright blue. I have seen an all-red leisure suit with flared lapels. I have smelled what suntan lotion smells like spread over 21000 pounds of hot flesh.

18 Ways To Be Awkward

A pervasive air of discomfort is what you’re aiming for. Not just for you, but for everyone around you.