Oriflamme

I do not want you to follow me or anyone else; if you are looking for a Moses to lead you out of this capitalist wilderness, you will stay right where you are. I would not lead you into the promised land if I could, because if I lead you in, some one else would lead you out. You must use your heads as well as your hands, and get yourself out of your present condition. -Eugene V. Debs 1910.

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Location: Asbestos, Quebec, Canada

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Ash Wed.

For some reason Ash Wednesday spawns irrational fears of markings denoting religion and exclusionary policies which can accompany such outward displays. Not that I think the reality is a reflection of anything other than holiness, I just worry.

On a more positive note, I do like how Easter is tied into the lunar calendar. It's like a tip of the hat to the Jewish roots of the holiday. Also with a little bit of pagan transposition and etymology Ash Wednesday really is Ash Odin's Day. Interesting, as Ash was considered the Adam of Norse mythology (Elm being the woman). Oh, well.

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