“Center of Gravity” Now at the West End Gallery
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In the center of an irrational universe governed by an irrational Mind stands rational man.
― Philip K. Dick, Valis
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You could possibly substitute the word country for universe and it wouldn’t much change the meaning of this quote. At least, not here in a land that feels more and more Kafkaesque with each passing day.
For those of you not familiar with the writings of Franz Kafka, Kafkaesque is described in Wikipedia this way:
The term “Kafkaesque” is used to describe concepts and situations reminiscent of his work, particularly “The Trial” and “The Metamorphosis.” Examples include instances in which bureaucracies overpower people, often in a surreal, nightmarish milieu which evokes feelings of senselessness, disorientation, and helplessness. Characters in a Kafkaesque setting often lack a clear course of action to escape a labyrinthine situation. Kafkaesque elements often appear in existential works, but the term has transcended the literary realm to apply to real-life occurrences and situations that are incomprehensibly complex, bizarre, or illogical.
As suggested by the painting above, Center of Gravity, I am going to shelter in place for the day and simply let the world turn on ts own.
And that’s enough for today.
Stay centered, folks.
Redtree Times 