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The Other Side of Scrutiny

Updated: Aug 29, 2020

Woman with graying hair.

Partner who asked for too much.

A child who complains with me.

Flavorless food on the table.

Too little time for each other.


(In conversation with Adrian Piper and "Illusion of Perfectability")

 
 
 

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