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It is a very great thing to be able to think as you like; but, after all, an important question remains: what you think.


Saint-Simon's contradictions amuse me. His rehabilitation of the flesh, I can agree with. His Nouveau Christianisme, less so. I bear no grudge to the notion of a meritocracy, but the vagaries in his though amount to too great a chasm for me to connect.

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yamini said…
Ezra is not at all happy upon losing his cute curls.

By the way, Ez, you look handsome as ever. Luv to u...
Roddy said…
You've altered the kids countenance again. Tonight he looks like Ezra. I guess I will have to accept him in whichever guise he presents himself. Love your boys.
KL said…
What that got to do with Ezra? Could you please squeeze his cheeks (that's an Indian way of showing affection) on behalf of me? Danke
Magpie said…
He's such a looker!! He seems very deep in thought.
Priyanka Khot said…
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Priyanka Khot said…
I love the new haircut! A huge HI! along with hugs and kisses to my favourite 1-year-old boy from Tasmania!

Loads of love from Delhi!
Kris McCracken said…
He is still a hunk, we can all agree on that!

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