Regarding Rituals, Elegies, and This New Year 2011

"I run my fingers over her keyboard and suddenly it all starts up With a tinkling sound the music begins, then speeds up more and more..." --Reinaldo Arenas, The Parade Ends   Depending on its assigned purpose and on how it is carried out-- as in not designed to create havoc or manifest malice in the life of another-- a ritual can be a very good thing. It can reinforce commitment ...

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