Not a single original thought in my head today. Like any good automaton I'll go and pull that lever today, perhaps dreaming of Dr. Guillotin and hoping my chads don't dimple.
"My fellow Americans our long nightmare is over."
Gerald Ford's most famous quote
(after "Ooops")
"That whole evil Bush clan, from Texas, should be boiled in poison oil."
Hunter S. Thompson
(always ahead of the curve)
"The foundation of happiness is mindfulness. The basic condition for being happy is our consciousness of being happy. If we are not aware that we are happy, we are not really happy.
When we have a toothache, we know that not having a toothache is a wonderful thing. But when we do not have a toothache, we are still not happy. A non-toothache is very pleasant. There are so many things that are enjoyable, but when we don't practice mindfulness, we don't appreciate them. When we practice mindfulness, we come to cherish these things and we learn how to protect them. By taking good care of the present moment, we take good care of the future. Working for peace in the future is to work for peace in the present moment."
Thich Nhat Hanh
(much as I loved Ford's fabulous gaffes and Dr. Gonzo's unique perspectives,
it was a Buddhist monk's musings for which I named my blog.)
Happy election day. I hope everyone gets what they want. Or at least what they need.
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