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Waiting for Anna Karenina

July 6, 2026May 2, 2026 by rjgeib

I have an acquaintance at my gym who I see reading “Nicholas Nickleby” by Charles Dickens while he rides the exercise bike. He is a doctor – a radiologist, as is his wife. His daughter attended UC Berkeley, and his son is currently at UCLA. Their family is educated, prosperous, and happy. There are plenty … Read more

Categories Literature & Music, Retirement Tags Anna Karenina, Leo Tostoy, Reading in retirement

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