Michael, I'm having trouble associating the "upper margin of expectation" with beauty, as opposed to familiarity. Though familiarity does inspire pleasurable feelings. But still, the link is tenuous in my mind. If you feel like exploring those idle thoughts in greater depth I'd love to read it.
Someone just posted this quote on my blog. I think it's apt.
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“In fact, everything we encounter in this world with our six senses is an inkblot test. You see what you are thinking and feeling, seldom what you are looking at.” Shiqin
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