Sage, the second of four sacred substances we use in ceremonial smudging.
Just a brief note before turning to the next member of New Mexico’s own Prosecutor Purge Rogues’ Gallery:
Dave Noon, one of the guys at Lawyers, Guns & Money, posted a note to say that his father is undergoing surgery today (6-10 hours’ worth) for pancreatic cancer. Of all the forms of cancer out there, it’s one of the most deadly; as Dave puts it, the phrase "long-term prognosis," in these circumstances, is an oxymoron.
Dave notes that while he’s not religious, good thoughts are much appreciated right now. Take a minute to send some his way.
[And, Dave, I’ll do a smudge for your Dad and your family. It may be all in my mind, but for me, at least, it works, and I do it regularly for friends and loved ones who are undergoing tough times. One thing about it that I know does work is the calming effect that the scent of the sacred substances has on frazzled nerves - and it smells absolutely beautiful. If you’d like me to send you some to burn just for the scent, let me know where to ship it and I’ll gladly raid my stash.]
