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Saturday, December 26, 2009

How to Keep Your Spirits Up

Henry David Thoreau, Journal (December 25, 1856):

Take long walks in stormy weather or through deep snows in the fields and woods, if you would keep your spirits up. Deal with brute nature. Be cold and hungry and weary.

Jasper Francis Cropsey, Winter Scene, North Conway, New Hampshire

Michael Gilleland at 10:53 AM

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