April 23, 2016
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Contradictions, and Such
April 23, 2016, Prescott- I didn’t write about Earth Day, yesterday, because I was exhausted, and besides, every day is Earth Day. Yes, I know, focus days are important; but still…..
We did an environmental activity today, at Bellemont Baha’i School, west of Flagstaff. I raked up about 75 pounds of pine needles, to create a safety zone around the campus’s buildings. On the way back, I came across an anti-environmental activity: A traffic jam, on a state highway, caused by a water truck driver who was “prepping for a construction project”- at 4 PM on Saturday.
Many people are concerned about fake “transgender” pedophiles, sneaking in women’s restrooms, behind real transgenders, so they can have at little girls. I remember the creeper in Primm, NV, who just walked right in, behind a 9-year-old girl- and killed her, with no pretense as to what he was. There is no substitute for a parent going into the rest room, with a child.
I have my fair share of contradictions, over these past 65 years. Safe to say, none of them has included injuring another human being. I am working on those contradictions, though, as most of the people in my life are working on theirs. Those who knew me when could tell you a few stories, and that’s okay. It is what we learn from our mistakesand what we do differently, going forward, that matter most.
I was pleased to meet the new husband of one of my woman friends, who told me, time and again, of her simple dream to be a good man’s wife. Things clicked for them, at Christmas time, and the match is an excellent one. I wish the same for my other single friends- both male and female. I know, firsthand, that there is nothing like having a good mate.
So, here it is, a month into Spring, and let’s just see how long it takes, before Phoenix and Palm Springs hit 100, and before Colorado goes a week without snow.
Finally, from one budding antique, here is the real deal.
Comments (4)
Your last comment just killed me! "from one budding antique, here is the real deal" Haha!
Hope your weekend is filled with friends and fun!
It was a fine weekend. As you will see, I was back on the trail.
For Earth day, I didn't plant a tree, or even get out and plant flowers though the ones on my front trellis, and others, have bloomed practically overnight, bringing a sweet scent, and nose-tickling pollen.
I did decide I was going to pick up at least ten cigarette butts. I don't smoke, but I know those nasty small pieces of litter, so casually tossed out, take about ten years to biodegrade.
I used to attend car shows, both antique and others. It's been a few years, but I still occassionally see something of interest driving around. With the arrival of spring, I suppose there will be many coming out of hibernation, including the convertibles. (at least in states that didn't have snow, because the salt left on the roads to clear the ice wreck havock on cars)
I'm glad you had a pleasant weekend. I did as well, full of family and friends, both old and new.
@Crystalinne: The people in our lives are essential to one's keeping on, in a healthy manner. Glad it is working for you, in that way!