Happy Holidays.
That's right.
I said it.
Happy Holidays, not Merry Christmas.
I said it because I can.
And because it is my wish that everyone (even non-Christians - gawd forbid) look back at 2013 (which can be a happy or sad endeavor) and look forward to 2014 (which can also be a happy or sad endeavor) in their own way, with their own spirit and with their own unique beliefs.
The 'Santa Claus Is White' debate that made headlines this year was a nice addition to the 'let's fuck up the holidays' motif that Americans are so good at. That, and news videos of shoppers knocking each other down, ripping things out the arms of children and smashing retail shop doors off their hinges, gives me warm fuzzies while I sip my eggnog and wait for all of it to be over.
So, I send Happy Holiday wishes and hopes for a productive, safe, healthy New Year to all.
(I know that no one reads my blog, but I can send holiday wishes anyway).
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
December 18th
A somber day for me.
December 18th makes me remember things I wish I could forget and forces me to try to remember details that I want to remember but can't. The therapy of writing can be overrated, but laying our thoughts out on a page can bring clarity and reason and understanding to mixed up thoughts.
December 18th makes me remember things I wish I could forget and forces me to try to remember details that I want to remember but can't. The therapy of writing can be overrated, but laying our thoughts out on a page can bring clarity and reason and understanding to mixed up thoughts.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela
"Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose."
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In bidding a sad farewell to one of the greatest men the world has ever known, comes the understanding that there is still much to be learned from the words, actions and triumphs of Nelson Mandela.
Robbed of 27 years of his life, Mandela was sentenced to life in prison the year I was born - 1964. He was charged with sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow his government when he should have been credited as a guiding spirit, a human rights activist, a freedom fighter.
Mandela was a fearless leader who found it imperative to end the abuse, degradation and oppression of all people before he could rest and achieve peace within himself.
A bigger man than most in thought and action, his gentle demeanor, intelligent thoughts and articulate words will forever be a lesson in bravery, integrity and honor for all who are willing to listen and learn.
He made the world a better place, and his spirit will live forever.
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