ect things to be around forever (In this case, their cars). So don’t get attached to things, and now, with that in mind, I’m not against collecting stuff. If you become "attached" to something, you want to hold on to it and keep it. "Stuff" is a very useful word that refers to things in general. This is all memorabilia, but it’s incidental, not integral, if you know what I mean. "Memorabilia" is various small objects that remind people of other people or places from their past. If something is "incidental," it is an unimportant part of a greater whole, while if it is "integral," it is seen as a critical or core part of that greater whole. They’re the only wildlife I get to see anymore. Animals in the wild, such as lions or bears. Me? Free as a bird. A cliché to refer to a person who has no responsibilities or obligations. At one time I used to break into pet shops to liberate the canaries, but I decided that was an idea way ahead of its time. "To break into" a store is to enter it secretly, often by breaking a lock or a window. "To liberate" an animal is to free it. A "canary" is a type of big bird, and "an idea ahead of its time" is an idea that is considered too extreme in the present, but may later become generally accepted. Prisons are overflowing. If a prison is "overflowing," it is too crowded with prisoners. How the world dearly loves a cage. Maude’s poetic way of saying there are too many prisons and pet stores. I’ll put the kettle on. A metal pot with a lid used for boiling water. My door’s always open. One way of saying "You are always welcome to come and visit me." You’re an interesting case, but this reluctance on your part is detrimental to the psychoanalytical process. If a person shows "reluctance" to do something, they are hesitant or not sure they want to do it. If something is "detrimental," it is harmful or damaging. The "psychoanalytical process" refers to the process of a psychologist exploring a person’s childhood in order to find the roots of an adult’s current psychological problems. Harold has his first "date" arranged by his mom, but his mind is with Maude, who shows him her passion for life and nature. She’s arranging several dates for you with some young ladies. "To arrange" something is to organize or create it. A "date" is a social outing between two people who may be romantically interested in each other (A typical American date involves a movie and dinner). What are you studying? :: PolySci with a minor in HomEc. "PolySci" is short for political science, or the study of politics and government. A "minor" is a secondary area of study for college students (A "major" is the primary area). "HomEc" is short for home economics, which is the study of practical
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