It is a bit chilly but lovely. The Old Man seeks peace. So many people are hurting. A kind word, smile, and goodwill are essential. The study is a worthy discipline. How can we get along rather than fight? Harsh words create hurt. Positive words enhance light.

‘We fight against life rather than embrace it,’ Chet said. ‘When someone we perceive as our enemy suffers, we feel justified in our righteousness,’ Chet observed. ‘When we suffer, we want the empathy of others,’ Chet continued. ‘

‘Politics is a bit of a farce created from necessity,’ the Old Man said. ‘More lies than truth are spoken,’ the Old Man explained. ‘A calm mind yields a sense of place,’ the Old Man said. ‘As I walked the streets of the French Quarter, I saw people with peaceful pursuits,’ the Old Man danced. ‘The joy of living was in their faces, and their influence on the environment of all was profound,’ the Old Man exclaimed. ‘The Gift of God speaking to each of us is paramount in our journey,’ the Old Man noted. ‘Those who would have us believe that God speaks to them and it is their job to give us the message is a bending of his plan for joy and happiness,’ the Old Man promised.

‘I am so pleased you enjoyed my song,’ the Singer said. ‘I sang it for you,’ the Singer continued. ‘You look so sad, I wanted to impart some of the peace I have to you,’ the Singer noted with a beautiful smile.