Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Swastika
The swastika has been used for thousands of years as a symbol of good luck and well-being. Here in Korea it's used to indicate Buddhist temples and we've seen it on flags and signs quite a bit. But it still makes me stop and keep myself from cringing, because my first association is still with Nazi Germany.
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I've heard it also has similar meaning in certain native american culture. . . Tonight is the last game of the Mavs season. The playoffs start Suday. One of the 1/2 time performers was a one-armed juggler. Ponder that . . . He was good.
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