Red Rebel Brigade

I draped the red cloth, covering my whole body, and painted my face white. We set our intentions, then exited the church, walking slowly down the street to the Capitol. I felt anonymous, impervious to the stares and words of passersby. I felt like the heart of the Earth looking upon this strange world of...

lessons from India (1)

We walked up the long stair from the monastery, making our way to our favorite breakfast spot. It was still early so there weren't that many people in the streets. Suddenly, S made a distressed sound at something he saw. I asked what was the matter and he said, "That dog." I looked down the...