I survived the day at work and I was productive too. Let’s see how the rest of the week goes. I hope you all are doing well this early in the week.
Hello Monday And Coffee
My Monday Morning coffee will get me going today. I hope so at least. Have a great week ahead you crazy kids! We got this, whatever this is.
Sunday Reflection: Redefining Love Of Country
Now is the time that the act loving your country be redefined. It is easy to wave a flag, go to a cookout, wear national colors. What is more difficult is to serve your fellow citizens, respect your neighbors for who they are and care about their well being as you do your own. It’s more than going to war it also means striving for peace in ones own communities.
Putting in the work to make your country the best it can be tough but through some sweat and sacrifice much can be accomplished. Nothing worth doing can be done with catch phrases and slogans. It requires a lot of dedication and so much more.
All these things can be applied just about anywhere in the world. None of this means being a nationalist because there is a larger global community in which each of us belongs to. No country or its citizens can truly go it alone.
You may have your independence, but you are still dependent on one another. Freedom’s bell cannot ring unless life, liberty, and happiness is guaranteed for all, no matter what.
Kindness Needed For A Short-Staffed World
This is a solid message for all of us. Everything is short-staffed these days and for those who report for work it’s a good thing to be kind. The world needs some kindness for those who are just trying to get by and to make a living.
To Everywhere It’s Hot. To Everyone Who’s Trying To Stay Cool.
This goes out to everywhere it’s hot. Especially the Pacific northwest and Canadian southwest where you good people aren’t used to temperatures like you are experiencing. Stay cool by any means necessary and be safe.
A Few Thoughts From My Noggin
I am catching up on some thoughts I have had through the week about various things rattling around in my noggin.
CANADA DAY – I normally celebrate Canada Day because I am a big fan of the country. I have embraced its culture and it’s television programs. However, with the situation with the First Nations children and residential schools it didn’t seem appropriate to do so. I still love Canada and what happened to those impacted is something you can’t ignore with fireworks and cookouts. I am hoping for understanding, reconciliation, and accountability to happen before the conversation of forgiveness can take place.
MY DEMEANOR – I am more likely to say goofy things than I am to act goofy these days. My humor is dark and whatever the opposite of dry is. Maybe there is a teenager still living in my heart and mind. Also, I am a little grouchy these days. I really have never been fun to be with so that is something.
COVID – It is good to see some normalcy, but I hope it’s not too soon to do a lot of big things. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been to a movie and a soccer game, and I am still OK (I got vaccinated so there’s a measure of protection) but there are a lot of people who are putting themselves and others at risk.
JUSTICE – Seems that justice is not meant for everyone. Britney Spears is still beholden to her dad, but Bill Cosby walks free. Strange and sad.
More to come. Stay tuned.
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