Karen deVries
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The phrase “see attached bibliography” is the single sexiest thing you have ever written to me.
“although they knew this was a mere formality. Victor felt relieved: if one lives long enough, circles close.”
― A Long Petal of the Sea
― A Long Petal of the Sea
“If it weren't for the unconventionality of my desires, my mind might never have been forced to reckon with my body.”
― Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama
― Are You My Mother?: A Comic Drama
“For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe we will end up being kind. If we shame ourselves, we believe we end up loving ourselves. It has never been true, not for a moment, that shame leads to love. Only love leads to love.”
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“You will never stop wanting more until you allow yourself to have what you already have. To take it in. Savor it. Now is a good time to do that . . .”
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“We have to defend democracy, but remember that not everything is politics. Without science, industry, and technology, no progress is possible, and without music and art, there's no soul.”
― A Long Petal of the Sea
― A Long Petal of the Sea
History of Consciousness grads, alums, friends
— 6 members
— last activity Jan 09, 2012 05:41PM
For folks who are in or studied in the History of Consciousness program at the University of California, Santa Cruz over the years, and their friends, ...more
Elderqueer Book Club
— 2 members
— last activity Jan 11, 2020 10:05AM
The official book club of Elderqueer, a gathering space for 40+ queers to connect and build community through conversations about aging in body, relat ...more
ManBookering
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— last activity May 17, 2023 10:29AM
Join us as we read the backlist of Man Booker Prize winners and the nominees each year for the MBP!
Karen’s 2025 Year in Books
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