The car made the turn onto a service road across from the Treasury Department building and through what looked to be the south lawn and came to stop at a walkway. “Okay, Simone and Rai” Craig was indicating it was time to exit. “Thanks Craig.” Simone said opening the door. Nerves set in for bothContinue reading “Oval Illusion”
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330 Million Saviors
“I can’t pay you.” Brian told Rai with measured empathy, his feet half out of his new leather loafers, exposing a fetching pair of burgundy and navy socks. Fashion is a fruit of wealth, and it was always harvest here at the Union League of Philadelphia. “I know.” Rai’s answer came quickly because he alreadyContinue reading “330 Million Saviors”
Insurrection Incarnation
“How bad is it?” She peered through her black, thick-rimmed glasses as she shifted elegantly in the soft leather seat. “Badly” Rai returned matter-of-factly. “You okay?” Simone was as close to a guardian angel as they came. She knew instinctually when people were in pain, distress, or even slightly out of balance, and could timeContinue reading “Insurrection Incarnation”
Love Small
When we hear that a company donates a portion of their profits to charity we feel impressed, gratified, and perhaps, altruistic to a degree. And it makes sense – we are helping someone less fortunate. Who are we helping? It doesn’t matter, does it? What matters is the good deed. Right? But what if weContinue reading “Love Small”
The Art of Fasting
Fasting conjures up many different impressions in our minds. Religious rituals, political protests, dietary management, and medical purposes are some of the varied reasons people might decide to fast. But in an obese nation of excess food, and not surprisingly, ubiquitous fast food, we don’t really fast well. I am fasting as I write this,Continue reading “The Art of Fasting”
Coffee in the Cosmos
Rai smelled the coffee straight out of the can and thought that it’s all he needs right now … the comfort of the aroma as his mother brewed it when he was a child, to now – 40 plus odd years later, turned the world into a warm cocoon around his psyche.
The Citizen Body 