^^^such a ray of sunshine isn't he
I don't know why some folks seem to enjoy dragging themselves into a downward spiral of fatalism. I am not an optimist, in fact those who know me would call me a skeptic or possibly even a pessimist. BUT, the sky is not falling. Yes, things are changing, but the end is not near.
I spent the day helping my brother with setting up for Memorial Day events for tomorrow. He is an assistant Boy Scout leader and all the kids were respectful of the true meaning of this 3 day weekend. They didn't complain about the rain and worked hard to get things ready at 3 different cemetaries.
How many older folks will never give a second thought to the true meaning of memorial day between the sales and drinking beer at the campground??
I always hear the phrase "In my day..." or "Those were the good old days..."
Just exactly when were the good ole days anyway.
Maybe it was the 90s? No, there was a democrat in the white house, so that couldn't be it.
The 80s? Not really, the "me generation, gang warfare in cities, rising federal debt.
Definitely not the 70s with stagnant economy, rampant inflation, and disco
Was it the 60s? Counterculture, hippies, Vietnam
It could have been the 50s.....unless you were one of the folks siting in the back of the bus, or accused as a communist.
Every era has seen it's problems, every generation has is misfits, every decade has it's political divisions. We just didn't have the interwebby, or 24 hour cable news to tell us every little hiccup that happens across the globe.
Relax a little.
An maybe instead of pissing and moaning, do something constructive.
Mentor a kid, take some time to listen to the other side, be a positive example to the next generation instead of bashing them every chance you get.
