My friend, micalpeace, has an excellent post that speaks to the frustration we all have felt at Open Salon over the treatment of others by trolls, unkind commenters and people who, instead of keeping quiet and moving on or saying something nice, have seen fit to fill our comment boxes with their negativity.

Here I offer micalpeace a moment of light, of appreciation, of care for another person. After all, what else do we have but each other.

Much like this flower from my yard,we fit next to, above, behind and around each other. Together, we create a tapestry illuminating a story of humanity's light and love. Unfortunately, there are petals that are brown, weak, shaped incorrectly on every bloom. 

Do they take away all the beauty of the blossom or do they provide a counterpoint so that we might enjoy and appreciate the wonder that we see on all the other petals?

Micalpeace, I cannot fix the fools of Open Salon. They are like the unhappy bullies who enjoy walking along the beach stepping in children's sand castles. But I can hope that if you stop at my page to breathe the crisp air surrounding this flower, you will find a little peace and love.  

"The real Buddha's sacred place we must build within our hearts."
the Dalai Lama

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