Some of you are quite aware that I am just a repressed writer. During my two year game of calvinball http://www.calvinandhobbes.co.uk/info.html with Local 1036 and the International, my favorite pastime was just writing about stuff that was going on. When I stopped, I gradually posted some quotes that I think aptly apply to life in general.
Others of you know I like to wear my faith upon my sleeve. I've always had personal issues with folks who claim to believe one thing and do another, as if you could separate what you believe from what you do. Don't misunderstand me here. It is required that we do so in government, at least to the extent of not forcing any religion on the state. but, you get a set of values from somewhere and to deny those values in your business dealings is simply inviting trouble. In fact, I suspect that is the true reason for the current state of affairs in our American capitalist society. We will discuss those types of issues going forward.
For those of you unfortunate enough to be Facebook friends with me, you probably get tired of the multi-daily dose of articles almost all dealing with current events and the inherent inconsistency of the human race. Or maybe not, since you could just un-friend me. I'm positive this is all a lot easier than some people try to make it. It certainly has been for me and I thank God for blessing me that way. It is my intent going forward to share how to make it easier and hopefully look at things in a positive, whimsical way.
If you are looking for me to get into my previous sabbatical, be patient. That will wait until I retire. I have been plotting and planning that book since the day the process ended. It's now time to refine my meager writing skills so that, when that day comes, someone might actually want to read it. I will also be learning how to put links and pictures in as we go (i'm struggling with the calvinball thing right now). Perhaps its just an ego thing (we will learn about the new title in the future). Perhaps its just a posterity thing. Just know that my son talked me out of two other titles (one being "It's My Opinion And You Are Entitled To It).
Given the current state of affairs in our country and world, I'm pretty sure its just my need to vent and spread some common sense to a place that seems to exhibit so little. The Newtown Connecticut tragedy pulled at me in ways I never thought possible. Maybe because I have grandchildren who are 8 and 6, just like those children who were whisked away to be with God. But definitely because if I didn't believe one person could change things, there would be no reason to exist. I hope you enjoy it as much as I'm going to.
