Sometimes it feels as though hemming and hawing are the Only way to see to the center of things: abstractions are Mechanisms to avoid being clear about how things are As of course obviously clearly is known, yes. Periodically Though, it is actually quite very necessary to go all the way Around in order to get where one is going, to see that There is a tendency that carries its pattern loosely, as in My pattern of avoiding the things that will be the best Things for me: as a child, I would resist going to the Beach, even though staying at home and watching Space Jam would make me miserable, while digging Holes and body surfing were the highlights of my little life