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The quote suggests that children can make ordinary pleasures feel vivid again. A snow day becomes especially joyful when seen through a child's excitement and perspective. It also implies that parenting can restore a sense of simple delight.
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About Susan Orlean
American journalist, television writer, and author
Susan Orlean is an American journalist, television writer, and bestselling author. She has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992 and is known for books such as The Orchid Thief and The Library Book. Her work has also appeared in magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside. In 2021, she joined the writing team of the HBO comedy series How To with John Wilson, adding television to a career built on reporting and long-form nonfiction.
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