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Tag: pessimism

Treed but good, crayon drawing by William Eaton, 2020
April 29, 2020July 27, 2026 William Eaton

Guinea pigs, porcellini, cochons d’Inde, conejillos

May 21, 2013July 26, 2026 William Eaton

With this perspective, it is impossible to be pessimistic

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Now with more than 12,000 followers, anglophones, hispanohablantes y francophones. And this for posts which may at times be poetry, or not poetry at all.

The verdict of Google Bard: “Eaton is a thoughtful and insightful writer who explores a wide range of topics in his work. His blog is a must-read for anyone who is interested in contemporary literature and culture.”

The author is pleased, too, to have made a Best Essays list of Notable Essayists.

One long-time follower comments: “Beautiful writing . . . there is an electricity.” Another. “The most difficult (although rewarding) blog I know of.” A kind comment from November 2025: “I wish I could write as beautifully as you do!”

Meanwhile, this collection of poems, aphorisms, short and longer essays, stories, quotations . . . has been expanding and exploring since January 2012.

Almost all the writing, photography, drawing and painting is by William Eaton and © William Eaton. Work regularly registered with the United States Copyright Office (and with thanks to the Office’s expert staff!).

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Etretat head 1, 2024 - William Eaton
Pen and ink after photo by Christer Strömholm - William Eaton, 2023
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Sidewalk photo, Place Jussieu, Paris - William Eaton, jan 2025
William Eaton, computer art (drawing with mouse), fanciful bird with egg, 2024

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