the things we know

It’s easy to write about things I know.  The words fly off the page and create a type of wrist/brain carpal tunnel which isn’t easily cured.  However, it’s the pain of the things I know which gives me pause.  How much am I willing to share with the world?  It doesn’t matter if it gains me an audience or notoriety, the cost of the divulged could be limitless.  I have to remind myself of that often.

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