Chats with Larry Episode 14

On today’s RABBI BRIAN’S CHATS WITH LARRY

Audio quality is okay today (you both sound like you’re on the phone). Larry was really tired, so you didn’t talk for long (just over 9mins). You mention going Christmas tree shopping which could date the episode.

Quote from George Zimmel “excessive physic stimulation”
The French work (sorry Brian I can’t tell what the word is) Larry says it literally means no law I’m hoping you know it.
Contemplating your navel
Find meaning or you end up seeking pleasure
What people talk about on their deathbed

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