I've always found the idea of death comforting. The thought that my life could end at any moment frees me to fully appreciate the beauty and art and horror of everything this world has to offer.
Called my family for the first time in forever yesterday and my 14yo brother's first words to me in months was "including or not including elf violence ho ho ho!"
JUST IN: Luigi Mangione’s criminal case in Pennsylvania is on hold. Feds won’t transfer him, and he’s declined to appear virtually, exercising his right to be physically present. The judge says it’s “impossible” to hold substantive hearings under these circumstances.