Dharna

I watched the Jesus bug skitter across the water and paused before I threw the rock. I was skipping stones with Claire and this one was perfect for it. Thin, flat and light, it was made to be be shuttled over the surface of the river. But the Jesus bug careened right in front of me, and I didn't want to disturb its jittery progress.

The New Army is off, rolling across the hills and about to sweep into the valley. Now, I'm not one for joining things so I'm going home. The myrmidons of the new world scare the shit out of me. Still you have to admire their faith, the single-mindedness with which they see the world. 'I am right, you are wrong.' Sure.

I threw my rock and watched it sink without even jumping once. Claire laughed at my spectacular failure. I think even the Jesus bug had a chuckle, as he skitterred on, not entirely sure which direction he was headed in.
Stupid rock.