Twelfth

[amadeodivenezia]

I look back to my entry dated October 26th and I see that Epicurus' words are cold comfort in times of loss. Perhaps better ones are these: If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.
To have is to know that we will lose with time, and time does not consult with creatures such as we to determine when we

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[machi_tobaye]

You not yet warm?

[amadeodivenezia]

Not tonight, Machi. Tonight I am cold.

[machi_tobaye]

Can I help?

[amadeodivenezia]

How is your illness?

[machi_tobaye]

Better, but I have not felt much like taking visitor.

I would see you, though.

[amadeodivenezia]

Are you still keeping late hours?

[machi_tobaye]

Yes. Always.

[amadeodivenezia]

Then I will come later tonight. I am going to immerse myself in crowds and human warmth for a time. Later it would be a gift to me if you would play.

[machi_tobaye]

You are too kind to call it a gift! I will wait.

[amadeodivenezia]

If it pleases us both, then it can be a gift to us both.

[machi_tobaye]

Ah yes! I suppose so!

[amadeodivenezia]

Do not suppose. Know it is truth. In this rare instance, I have something to give and you are disposed to receive it.