The Aporia · October 11, 2026

October 11, 2026

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Richardson, H. C. (2026, October 12). October 11, 2026. Letters from an American. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-11-2026

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This piece is a first-person account of the author reflecting on their summer experience, particularly focusing on a moment of appreciation for local masons’ work while paddling near a familiar rock pier. The author expresses hope that the coming year will offer new perspectives and experiences.

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Heather Cox Richardson spent her final days of summer this week on the water near a rock pier she has known her entire life. As she paddled in the low fall light, she noticed an unusual sight that deepened her appreciation for the masons who built it. The way the sunlight interacted with the stones made them appear to be flying or levitating. Richardson concludes by expressing hope that the coming year will bring new perspectives and wonder to everyone's lives.

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In the low fall light, paddling past the rock pier I’ve known my entire life, I saw something that made me appreciate the masons’ artistic ability even more than I always had.

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🔮 This week I marked the end of another summer by spending as much time as I could on the water.

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This week I marked the end of another summer by spending as much time as I could on the water. uncertain

I → mark → water

In the low fall light, paddling past the rock pier I’ve known my entire life, I saw something that made me appreciate the masons’ artistic ability even more than I always had. asserted

I → paddle → ability

It seemed they made the rocks take flight. asserted

rocks → seem → flight

Here’s hoping the next year brings us all entirely new ways to look at the world. asserted

year → hop → world