A lot. Oodles. In fact, it might be shorter to discuss something less involved - like religion or politics. Or maybe the history of human warfare. Ultimately, I believe a lot of the problems we face in the United States come from being a nation that is in a transition period from one identity to the next. We've torn the fabric of our society, and while it can be mended, we aren't sure anymore if the pattern we're working on is still coming out as we first intended. It's sort of like we started sewing a black pair of trousers, but now it's mysteriously turned into a rather loud Hawaiian shirt. Or maybe it's a bathrobe. That, at least, would explain the ducks.
You realize no one is going to read your blog, right?
If cute kittens wearing magnetized ankle bracelets can go viral, so can I.
You realize no one is going to read your blog, right?
If cute kittens wearing magnetized ankle bracelets can go viral, so can I.
Okay, so Society is messed up. Who is going to fix it?
I'm going to try and break this gently. Take a deep breath, find the closest mirror, and spend a long minute looking at your own reflection.
We are.
Part of what is wrong with society is the idea that everyone else - anyone else - is going to rescue us from our woes. Flail all you like. Shake your fist at the heavens and declare loudly that it isn't fair. I'll wait. When you're done voicing your displeasure to the vastly uninterested Universe, you might be startled to find we're still standing in front of that mirror. Of course, your face is a little redder and your throat might be a little hoarse from shouting. But, the problem is still there, isn't it?
Mouse in a Corner
That's what this blog is. It's not just a place where I am ranting about the inadequacy of our current social fabric. It's a place where I am breaking down and discussing the base root of our problems as I see them - and encouraging a discussion to find solutions. Too many of our conversations about the issues we, in America, are facing end with: "Society sucks." Period. The end. No "Society sucks . . . AND HERE IS HOW WE ARE GOING TO FIX IT."
Get out your glue gun, because it's time to go to work.
Why a glue gun? What if I want to use duct tape?
Fine. Bring duct tape. I am one mouse, in one little corner. I don't expect everyone to agree with me 100% all of the time. This is a blog to throw out zany, wacky, eleventh hour ideas for rescuing us from . . . well . . . us. It's providing a single perspective regarding problems in the hopes that it sparks a discussion of what we can do to repair our Society. Agree with me. Disagree with me. Let out one long skittering squeaking wail. As long as we start talking about things!
Can I share this blog with my friends?
No. I posted it on the internet with the exclusive intent of showing the entire world except for your friends.
In case you can't recognize sarcasm, the above was complete permission to totally send a link to your friends. Just remember that everyone here needs to follow a few rules, which can be boiled down to: IF YOU LEAVE A COMMENT, BE POLITE.
