Category Archives: Philosophy

Identity crisis

Posted on September 27, 2015 by James Steerforth

If anyone’s entitled to an identity crisis, it’s caterpillars. – James Steerforth

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Slighted again by fate

Posted on February 25, 2015 by James Steerforth

From the diary of a ducktail pincher Found the bags under my eyes enlarged when looking in the mirror while brushing teeth at around 7 a.m. Went back to bed after some hesitation and slept two more hours. The Italian … Continue reading →

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What writing does

Posted on November 4, 2012 by James Steerforth

Writing takes you to another dimension. Reading is one – you assemble images and understanding from particles. By writing you become what is closer to a creator or god: you create universes from particulate matter. – James Steerforth (© 2012) … Continue reading →

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Floating

Posted on May 25, 2010 by James Steerforth

Just like fate floats … Continue reading →

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Jolt, Ribbon and Zeal

Posted on January 17, 2010 by James Steerforth

How was Ribbon’s confirmed pregnancy going to affect the three of them? Would Zeal even things out in spite of her delicate health? Continue reading →

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A lesser known preventive doctrine

Posted on September 11, 2009 by James Steerforth

Let’s engage in some mayhem… Continue reading →

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Wasn’t born to follow

Posted on April 26, 2009 by James Steerforth

I doubt the old books, / doubt the old gods… Continue reading →

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The Road Not Taken

Posted on July 1, 2007 by James Steerforth

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the … Continue reading →

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I exist …

Posted on April 21, 2007 by James Steerforth

In extension of Descartes‘ “Je pense, donc je suis”: I exist. Furthermore, I fully support the existence of all others. The only people who shouldn’t exist are the people who toss their finished cigarette butts out of their car windows … Continue reading →

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Get your magical key to happiness

Posted on March 27, 2007 by James Steerforth

Yes, yes, of course, must pick it up. At Evelyn’s house, right? Evelyn –? Help me with the last name, will you? And she’s got the key to happiness – you’re sure? Absolutely, positively? Well in that case I’ll rush … Continue reading →

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Can poets make philosophers happy?

Posted on March 11, 2007 by James Steerforth

This morning I chanced upon an essay by Anthony Stevens titled “Cuttings poets to size – Heidegger, Hölderlin, Rilke” (in issue 32 of Jacket, a poetry ezine published by Australian poet John Tranter). About Rilke, Stevens says within the context … Continue reading →

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