Fascinating...

There are so many things in this world that hold the capacity to fascinate:

• pollen-laden flowers
• sea shells rolling onto shore
• leaves turning color
• clouds in the sky

Babies can shift their entire focus to one thing for hours. Notice the look in their eyes upon the discovery of their own toes. The world around them melts away into the background of consciousness.

I still have a child's eye. It hasn't been lost in this darkened attic of adulthood. It remains fresh; sensitive as an iguana's tongue.

Recently, I've noticed something. You see, working in a bank, I handle plenty of money on a daily basis. Take a close look at our paper (or should I say linen) money. The newer engravings of the presidents/officials cast some eerie effects. If you count enough money, you will begin to notice the eyes--they stare back at you. More often than not, it is a benign gaze. But at times, there is a demonic glare looking up, haunting you, taunting you.

Some have said that "money is the root of all evil." I'm not so sure they aren't far from the truth.

Fascinating.