Blame Those Who Refused to See

The perpetually surprised "both-sider civility" crowd effectively runs intellectual interference for the fascists. It sprays out the fog through which they attack.

Ah, the Aubergine

The deep blue-black flesh

of the eggplant glows warmly

when caressed by light.

Lighting the Lamp

“We have a lamp inside us, the lamp of mindfulness, which we can light anytime. The oil of that lamp is our breathing, our steps and our peaceful smile. When this lamp is lit, darkness disappears. Our practice is to keep it shining.”

― Thich Nhat Hanh, Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child