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Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2004 by John

Ultimatums are absurd, like “I will not write one more word until those reading clap and say, ‘Bravo!’ and ‘Watch the genius play!’” The Sufis had it right, I think: “Don’t name wells from which you won’t drink”; and yet, … Continue reading →

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Roadside Attractions

Posted on July 17, 2003 by John

If you see the Buddha by the roadside, stop, and ask him how his day is going, inquire if perhaps he might need a ride … if you do not, there’s no way of knowing. Give him a break, for … Continue reading →

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