Shalom Auslander's Fetal Position

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A Word to the Unwise

Confessions of a fool.

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(Orig. posted on the fantastic Oldster Substack, which I suggest you read. All of it.)

Two weeks ago, I learned that a friend of mine from many years ago – a brilliant writer, a gentle soul, a loving and devoted father – tragically drowned off the coast of Florida. He was only a few years older than me.

I was shocked, reeling, crying.

Many thoughts went th…

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