Conformity

Ideally, what should be said to every child repeatedly,

throughout his or her school life is something like this: 

Zen Story: In His Time of Dying

A Zen teacher was on his deathbed. 

His student asked if he had any last words.

The master replied, “I am afraid of dying.” 

i sing of Olaf glad and big

 i sing of Olaf glad and big

E. E. Cummings - 1894-1962

e. e.cummings

i sing of Olaf glad and big
whose warmest heart recoiled at war:
a conscientious object-or

Politics: Tiny Trinkets

One cannot impose a dynamic, expansive, metaphysical

vision of existence on timid minds who crave the miniature, 

like porcelain bibelots of frogs and sparrows. 

Camille Paglia: Free Women, Free Men page 257-8 (pdf).

Who is 'Not Us'?:

Compassion hurts.

When you feel connected to everything,

you also feel responsible for everything.

And you cannot turn away. 

Richard Brautigan: Trout Fishing in America

I can't remember who introduced me to Richard Brautigan.

It seems like I should.

Someone who reads him must be intriguing. 

Trout Fishing in America pdf here

Finding Yourself: In Books

It's much easier to not know things sometimes. Things change, and friends leave. And life doesn't stop for anybody. I wanted to laugh. Or maybe get mad. Or maybe shrug at how strange everybody was, especially me. 

Happiness: In 100 Words or Less

If you want to be happy,
Be. - Henry David Thoreau

Life at the Trinity Rescue Mission

In 1984 I went through a drug and alcohol program run by Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. It was free and lasted 90 days. Afterwards, I stayed at their rescue mission; in its old location at 901 Bay Street.

Trinity Rescue Mission 901 Bay Street Jacksonville Florida

Scott Morrison: The Magic of All That Is

There is no path to here. 

There is no path to now.