Of course, I am not the product of an immaculate conception. I have parents; chromosomes, if you will.
However, contrary to ‘traditional genetics’, I have more than two parents:
In fact, I have fourteen!
Like a family tree they are laid out here for your inspection – and I must admit I am wary of the impression you may be privy to, where my ‘complexion’ is merely accountable to my heritage.
Alas, it is an important part of this journey and proof (not that I don’t trust that you trust me) that I am who/what I say I am, and hopefully more, though that may also mean less.
The Distance of the Moon (by Italo Calvino)
And finally….
(The text in full is also found under the menu option “Aleastory; the beginning…”)