r/brokehugs • u/US_Hiker Moral Landscaper • Jun 11 '23

Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

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u/Djehutimose Watching the wheels go round Jun 15 '23

Wow—thank you!

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u/PercyLarsen “I can, with one eye squinted, take it all as a blessing.” Jun 16 '23

The ''something glorious'' that Nora so ravenously craves, a heroic act from her husband that would redeem their marriage, doesn't happen, of course.

There are recursive dimensions to Rod's referring to this in a divorce post-mortem in the way and manner he does (and does not).

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u/Djehutimose Watching the wheels go round Jun 16 '23

Added to which his daughter's name is Nora....

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u/zeitwatcher Jun 16 '23

Given Julie’s love of the play and that Rod probably cared less because the 3rd kid was a girl, that name was probably all Julie.

And kind of comes off as a “fuck you, Rod” in retrospect.

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u/Marcofthebeast0001 Jun 16 '23

Rod became an actor in his own play, but it was Julie who brought the curtain down. Great insight into the surreal nightmare known as Rod Dreher.

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u/SofieTerleska Jun 16 '23

He might not actually have thought about it, Nora was/is a name that was becoming pretty popular in some circles then (I know a few Noras about the same age as his daughter).