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Journal Entry: Monday, July 21st, 2025

The week begins in a quiet, almost "dull" way, yet it holds a profound sense of calm. The stillness of the early morning, just past 5 AM, settling after a peaceful night on the floor mattress, has allowed for deep contemplation. Lola, after our swim yesterday, is still at my sister's, and the memory of the Weimaraners being the "highlight" of Hebden Bridge still resonates – a testament to the simple, authentic connections that cut through the "phony world." Hebden Bridge itself remains a puzzle; I keep going there despite being "blinded by the lights" and repelled by its "hipster phoniness," exemplified by the "appalling and very average" beer Vocation Brewery considers "good." It feels like a constant search for an "underlying truth" that, in the town, simply isn't there, unlike the clarity found on the hills. Yet, I persist, perhaps simply letting reality unfold. My own journey of self-discovery c...