Perfection is imperfection at Voices in the Fog

Perfection is imperfection

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on March 18, 2007

[…] a certain type of perfection can only be realized through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect. - Oshima in Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore

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1 Mike From Seattle
Mar 22nd, 2007 at 5:16 am

I would have by now achieved true perfection, if not for a terrible allergy to my cousin! Causing uncontrollable sneezing.
Seriously, I like your blog very much!
I was sorry to hear you fell on your noggin, and I am very glad you are alright. I hope you have a very happy 35th birthday.
Please have a look at my new website UNKNOWNREALITY.NET

Your Friend & Cousin,
Mike

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