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Archive for September, 2009

This game has no name.

from the book “Power” by Robert Green
 
“Absence diminishes minor passions and inflames great ones, as the wind douses a candle and fans a fire.” La Rochefoucauld, 1613 – 1680
 
[..] the truth of the law of absence and presence.  At the start of an affair, you need to heighten your presence in the eyes of the [...]

Some thoughts just take my breath away

because I was struggling with the suicidal thoughts.  Every time I emerge from that drowning and all-encompassing feeling, I am wondering how come I am still alive.  People who do not have to struggle with the moods, have no idea how overpowering they are.  There is a Russian expression “that kind of thing I would [...]

Wonderful Arabic Chill Out Music

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac8TgmYv_iQ&feature=related
 
Some people say I have a good taste in music and some say it is terrible.  “What’s with the “Habibi”? I was asked.  Nothing.  I grew up in the Soviet Union and I am used to listening to different kinds of music.  And if I like it, does it really matter, “what’s with the “habibi”?  [...]

My apologies to my readers…

I apologize to my readers for inconsistency.  I do publish materials in two languages (songs are a different matter), but such is my life.   Thoughts, impressions, moods, reflections, quotes.  I often ask myself why do I do it?  This web-site?  Out of habit?  Out of inertia?  Who knows?  Other people may be successful, I am [...]

Размышления на тему любви. Часть III.

 
 
Из книги «Анатомия Мудрости. 106 философов.»
 
 
«Если я испытываю радость и мне хорошо от того, что тебе хорошо, и я хочу, чтобы было ещё лучше, то, значит, люблю.»  (Ю. Орлов)
 
 
«Любовь – это когда тебя одолевает желание… но такое…хоть подыхай…чтобы тебя пожелали…»  (Тулуз Лотрек)
 
 
«Любовь – наказание, а может, награда, а может быть, вместе и то и другое.»  [...]