Art of the Abstention by John Rubens Research from opinionator@nytimes, Oct 12, 2009 ... Academic abstention is the doctrine (never formally promulgated) that .... way they must abstain from practicing their art

I have trouble listening to people for extended periods of time. I think it could affect my sex life. I hope it's positive. Attention deficit or art of the abstention?

Oct 12, 2009 ... Academic abstention is the doctrine (never formally promulgated) that .... way they must abstain from practicing their art ... [opinionator@nytimes, online 05-03-2017].