The local police identified my brother as the “anonymous driver” who caused much damage to a farmer’s fence by tracking down his car using a portion of the tail light left at the scene.
In Zen we say 'the verse of repentance' (maybe not as Catholic as it sounds), that goes: "All my ancient twisted karma – from beginningless greed, hate, and delusion, borne through body, speech, and mind – I now fully avow." Ancient twisted karma, like a strand of DNA. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree even through the generations. And Jack's nattering on about it proves that he hasn't truly avowed it (recognized and let it go).
The Kerouac story reminded me of Nietzsche questioning the objectivity of writers, philosophers - "Life as the product of life - However far man may extend himself with his knowledge, however objective he may appear to himself—ultimately he reaps nothing but his own biography."
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
Speaking of Mr Springsteen, Cadillacs and Wisconsin:
Hey, little girlie in the blue jeans so tight
Drivin' alone through the Wisconsin night
You're my last love baby you're my last chance
Don't let 'em take me to the Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark, shiny and black
Pulled up to my house today
Came and took my little girl away
Karma is real!
Karma, not only a theme these days but a promise. Keep looking over your shoulder, folks!
Ed has some good stories.
The local police identified my brother as the “anonymous driver” who caused much damage to a farmer’s fence by tracking down his car using a portion of the tail light left at the scene.
Spot on re-telling!
Talk about personal vendetta. Interesting way thoughts pop unto our heads. Also I love how you roasted Jack Kerouc's book.
In Zen we say 'the verse of repentance' (maybe not as Catholic as it sounds), that goes: "All my ancient twisted karma – from beginningless greed, hate, and delusion, borne through body, speech, and mind – I now fully avow." Ancient twisted karma, like a strand of DNA. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree even through the generations. And Jack's nattering on about it proves that he hasn't truly avowed it (recognized and let it go).
Ain’t it the truth!
Ha! Great story.
The book is about Karma.
Nothing is more impassioned than youth sports.
.. brilliant ! 🦎🏴☠️
The Kerouac story reminded me of Nietzsche questioning the objectivity of writers, philosophers - "Life as the product of life - However far man may extend himself with his knowledge, however objective he may appear to himself—ultimately he reaps nothing but his own biography."
Thanks for sharing