Joe Pettit

No wise man disturbs the understanding
of ignorent men attached to action;
he should inspire them,
performing all actions with discipline

The Bhagavad-Gita - The Third Teaching: Discipline of Action

“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”
— Albert Camus

This warning should chill all American who care about our nation.

It seems like a good time to reread Jack Finney's paranoid Cold War era science fiction horror novel, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS.

I never got rid of my Blu ray player or VCR. I've got quite the collection for the downfall of society.

I don't want to heart that message. People can suck.

For the last five days, I've been felled by a mystery virus - not Covid and not the flu. Because of that, I was able to revisit the dream worlds of David Lynch. He was, and is still, truly an inspiration for living the art life, living authentically, and inspiring others to do the same.

I thought that as well when I rewatched the film over the weekend.

Indeed it is!

Posted by and borrowed from The Goodwill Librarian on Facebook

Came across this extensive article today after posting a song from their second album. Synchronicity?

Steps to self-care:
1) Breathe. Sixty seconds of deep, slow, diaphragmatic breathing, at the top of the hour, at least 5x a day.
2) Create a Morning Ritual that sets you up for a fantastic day.
3) Feel GRATITUDE for life. Gratitude is the antidote to fear and anger.

YouTube video by FishermansBluesHQ The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues (High Quality)

A song that never fails to put a joyous smile on my face and light up my soul.

"... with light in my head, you in my arms."

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Kino Lorber posted this comic panel on Facebook. I've definitely been feeling door number three over the last few weeks.

As a slightly older passenger was deboarding my bus, she turned to be and said "it's a dreary day, but you have a lovely smile." I'll take it! And glad I could brighten your day.

A track from the new Psyrup album, EL CONEJO. "Ball of Energy. " Take the ride!

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As part of my self care, I'm revisiting favorite writers, music, and movies. Yesterday, I finished Kurt Vonnegut's novel, CAT'S CRADLE, on his birthday, no less! Today, starting Ray Bradbury's dystopian classic, FAHRENHEIT 451. The opening passage strikes an ominously familiar chord.