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No Reason

"Remember! Remember the Fifth of November, The Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot!" The quote of the traditional rhyme that immortalized Guy Fawkes evokes what I hope is a sense of nostalgia and anticipation. V for Vendetta did an excellent job, I think, of telling the story that is true throughout history, that ultimately it is quite ordinary people that must decide and act for what is Right, so that Right triumphs in the everyday battles that comprise the fundamental conflict between Good and Evil. In the past week I enjoyed re-reading Deep Wizardry, by Diane Duane. It is an inspiring story of sacrifice and courage, filled with awe-inspiring elements of mastery and tantalizing tastes of home and family. Excuse me, I gush. I mention both of these stories as the illustrations of my intention for life: A life lived with purpose, using the gifts of every kind that I have been given to advance the Ki