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Pecans

These items are referenced by the author in relation to the South, as he recalls delighting in them in New Orleans.

Lavender Scarf

This object is the central subject in the essay "Infinity" and represents the author embracing his own personal softness.

Bobblehead Toys

These objects bring the author joy for their silliness. He considers them a superficial delight.

Tomato Seedling

The author describes in one of his essays bringing this object with him on a plane after it had been given to him by a friend. He found that it seemed to bring out the same emotions in the people around him as a baby.

Scythe

This object, given to the author by his friend Jack, is used in his garden and is regarded as elegant.

Indiana

This setting is where the author currently teaches writing and poetry at university.

New York City

This setting in...

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