In "Paris to the Moon," Adam Gopnik reflects on the nature of daily life and routines. He suggests that while we might believe we can't repeat the past, in reality, we do so through our everyday actions and habits. Life becomes a series of repeated pleasures and responsibilities, creating a continuity that makes each day feel similar to the last. This process of establishing a routine is what we ultimately strive for in our lives.

Gopnik echoes the sentiment of poet Randall Jarrell, who described each day as "the day of our life." This phrase encapsulates the idea that each moment we experience is shaped by the routines we establish. Instead of moving forward into the unknown, we find comfort in the sameness of our daily existence, creating a life rich with familiar experiences that may seem ordinary yet define our personal narratives.