Bittersweet to come to the realization that he was happy in life because of his disease. Reminder for me to appreciate my life currently because I know not what tomorrow brings.

Helped me learn more about the psychoactive substances I use (ie caffeine) and those I may use in the future. Also helped me me understand the concept of “set and setting” which I plan on taking into consideration in the future

I can‘t shake the feeling like the author is yelling at its readership. May be deserved, but that style is isn‘t for me at this point in my life unfortunately. Only got through 2 chapters and felt the writing was dry, spitting facts without much of anything to draw me in (eg unique stories about real people, wit or humor). To educate readers, this book will most likely satisfy that requirement.

“They‘ve done a lot of good for each other. Really, she thinks, really. People can really change one another.”

Perceptive observation of how sometimes literary events can be stiff, noncontributary and filled with “people who want to be the type of people that attend them”

In honor of Mr. Sidney Poitier‘s life and his realistic portrayal of a man with “deferred dreams” in A Raisin in the Sun, here is the poem titled Harlem by Langston Hughes. #sidneypoitier #lorrainehansberry #langstonhughes

“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it‘s Kindness infinite.”

Reminder: appreciate your surroundings (can‘t add the screenshot of txt but this is relating to the part where the Other is complaining of the House and Piranesi is detailing all the wonderful components of the House. His admiration and respect for the House is lovely)