“The Prince” and Pandora’s Box
“The Prince” and Pandora’s Box As I watched the second presidential debate, I turned to my husband and said, “This may not sound appropriate in a democratic republic—but when Barack Obama sits on that stool don’t you think he looks like an Eastern Prince? You know? The kind shown in Buddhist images of figures in … Continue reading →
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