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  • Slices of SNAPocalypse

    “Even on an aesthetic level, you annoy if not disgust them, so their mass killing won’t just continue, but intensify. This entire world is just Gaza to them.”

    with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.

    Bonanza of Deprivations — Nov 03, 2025.

    West Bridgewater is a village of 8,000 25 miles from Boston. Judging from online photos,… Continue reading

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  • Slices of Life, #14

    “I walked past a McDonald’s, Starbucks, 7-11 and Kentucky Fried Chicken, all lined up, cheek to cheek. America’s icons will survive its collapse.”

    with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.

    Go There! — Oct 29, 2025.

    Walking a couple miles, I got a last look at everything, that square with the serene stupa and Tibetan temple, KTM… Continue reading

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  • Slices of Nepal, #4

    “The whisper turns out to be a touch. We are all so bereft of friends and companions, especially those among us who have lots of ‘friends.’”

    with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.

    Rather Not Be in New Youk! — Oct 26, 2025.

    Going from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang, I sat next to an Italian lady on… Continue reading

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  • Slices of Nepal, #3

    “Suddenly, there were more cars, fewer shops, little foot traffic and no history. The car, television and, now, cellphone make being nowhere not just possible, but desirable.”

    with gratitude to Linh Dinh at Postcards from the End.

    Could Have Been, Can Be and Will Be Much Worse — Oct 22, 2025.

    Should have rung one of those bells five or… Continue reading

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