Who says it's so easy to save a life? In the middle of an
interview for
the job you might get you see the cat from the window of the seven-
teenth floor just as he's crossing the street against traffic, just as
you're answering a question about your worst character flaw and lying
that you are too careful. What if you keep seeing the cat at every
moment you are unable to save him? Failure is more like this than like
duels and marathons. Everything can be saved, and bad timing pre-
vents it. Every minute, you are answering the question and looking
out the window of the church to see your one great love blinded by
the glare, crossing the street, alone.
image: Leanne Shapton
A Gallery of Hesitation
A Sketchbook by Leanne Shapton depicts unpurchased items from her eBay and Etsy watch lists, including WWII Sheepskin Aviator Pants: “I can’t spend $350 on sheepskin aviator pants.” See the 1950s Wiggle Dress, the Hand-Knit Pom-Pom Hat, the 1970s Speedo, and more on newyorker.com.
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