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From: The Christian Science Monitor
Date: 20010629
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Byline: William J. Dean

A biography describes Anton Chekhov as being both practical and poetic. To me, this seems a desirable balance in life.

Being practical is a necessity. The monthly rent must be paid, along with gas and electric bills. (I recall two blackouts at home when I was growing up. Mother, with all her other responsibilities, had forgotten to pay the electric bill. On those occasions we dined by candlelight.)

Our lives need a degree of organization. Like living within our means. Completing tasks. Punctuality.

But there is more to life than paying ...

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