The Corridor
June 7 th , 1887 They say you only recognize the value in what you have once you have lost it. The examples given are universal human treasures that have the chance to be revoked: Life, loved ones, the ability to walk, see, or touch. It is a reasonable claim, and it holds true even now. Yet, I cannot imagine any man who spoke these words to expect to miss the promise of a simple doorway. Doors are simple objects. They contain a few pieces of wood and metal designed to contain the air, temperature, and sound between rooms. They imply a sense of privacy. But above all, they promise consistency. When you open a door for the first time, what lies on the other side may be a surprise. But the second time? The sixth? The seventieth? Each subsequent opening promis...