People
I must slow down now, which is why I’m taking what I like to call “a leave of presence.”
— Roger Ebert
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
A twist on 'leave of absence'. Swapping in 'presence' turns stepping back into something positive: slowing down while staying engaged and attentive. It's a gentle, witty way to describe pulling back from a hectic pace without disappearing entirely.
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