Silk Circles

Patri10629 · 28 Oct 1998, 11:28 · from whorl-v0009.mbox · original

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From: Patri10629 at aol.com
Subject: Re:  Re: (whorl) Silk Circles
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 06:28:09 EST
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I have also wondered why Silk habitually circularly caresses his cheek. A
peculiar gesture which I don't believe is ever explained. A rather off-the-
wall suggestion...The sacrament of Confirmation involves (or involved when I
was confirmed) a ceremonial slap on the cheek by the Bishop. I forget the
significance--I forget much--but, isn't the sacrament an initiation into "f=
ull
mature membership" into the Christian Community? Perhaps Silk is still reel=
ing
from the Outsider's blow.

A bit off the wall, I know:)

Patrick O'Leary

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