Hospitality is gold in this City; you have to be clever to figure out how to be welcoming and defensive at the same time. When to love something and when to quit. If you don't know how, you can end up out of control or controlled by some outside thing like that hard case last winter.
In her book "Jazz," Toni Morrison explores the intricacies of hospitality within a vibrant city. She emphasizes the need for individuals to be adept at balancing warmth and caution, highlighting the cleverness required to navigate social interactions. This duality of being inviting yet guarded is essential for maintaining personal boundaries while fostering connections.
Morrison further reflects on the complexities of love and detachment, suggesting there are moments when one must decide to hold on or let go. The mention of a difficult situation from the previous winter underscores the potential chaos that can ensue if one lacks this discernment, revealing the challenges of maintaining control in the face of external pressures.
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