Charlatan Nation

I sit here, listening the Baptist outdoor church sing and sermonize in earnest a block away. Their voices thunder through the buildings and the hope is tangible. The sermons push hard for a better tomorrow, god willing, and a lighter heart in these hard times. I am not religious. To the contrary, I hold dear the koan “if you see the buddha in the road, kill the buddha”. Spirituality is a sacred, solitary path that I’ve carved out... Read More