why

am i

always

surprised?

i think of sarah reading this. she won't be, but when i write this i'll think of her. she did see olive before she left. we didn't write as much, then barely at all. but in the back of my mind i considered her reading. i still consider her reading there where she is no longer.

Our task is that of ruthless criticism, and much more against ostensible friends than against open enemies.

Karl Marx

 

when the children who study history are older, they will read the histories of ancient nations, many of which exist no more.

first lessons in the history of the united states 

compiled for the use of the junior classes by mrs. c. m. thayer, 

late superintendent of the female department.

 i was reading amphibious soul about the author swimming through a papyrus tunnel to film a crocodile in its lair when it dawned on me this is the guy who made my octopus teacher. then i noted it said that on the front of the book. 

olive 12.2.24.