If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and development. (Aristotle)
My old superior/friend Lawrence Wilkinson has this as the persistent quote on his site, (Roughly) Daily, which I do recommend for a quick dose of the curious, interesting, and stimulating.
And I would that I had remembered that quote more directly and precisely as it is something I do and practice as much as I can. It is amazing how that can provide perspective. Greater compassion, understanding, and neutrality grow out of that perspective.
Although it might be counter-intuitive, I have, in the rare moments of non-outrage, wondered how this Sandusky fellow, and the people around him, came to be so inhumane and predatory (if the allegations prove to be true). I cower and sit in awe at the powers of denial that now manifest. It is hard to imagine how ALL OF THOSE allegations could be false, as Sandusky seems to be saying. (I will admit that I cannot listen to his interview yet. I need to make time to collapse or take a sleeping pill afterwards.)
Heaval ... is up these days. I have not gotten entirely up to date on Occupy Wall Street, but I imagine there will be time. So emotional these days. But I am generally coming around to Sunny Side Up. I got a small small small gig today. I saw an old friend. I cleaned out the litter box. See, progress!
