Today, we (Dad & I) went briefly into DC, toured our way around Union Station and the Capitol Building, and then met some family friends for ice skating.
At the rink, Dad watched while I played “Aunt Becky” and helped one of the 5-year-olds around the rink. Dad later said, “I watched the faces skating by. […]
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Is it more precious if it’s more difficult?
Published Date: September 30th, 2006Category: psych, theory, pers
Knowing what’s hard, and what is easy.
http://gladwell.typepad.com/gladwellcom/2006/09/degree_of_diffi.html
I find it easier to respect an artist if I can “see” the time/effort they spent on their work. If the item isn’t easily distinguished from kindergarten fingerpainting, then it’s harder for the work to impress me. The Dutch Masters — impressive, even if I don’t love a particular […]