Mood: Depressed

[dwgm]

My dear ones, I know you don't remember the helpless disillusionment of the '60's and early '70's. You will perhaps say that no, we weren't helpless, that the war was protested strongly. Yet it went on and on anyway, as you know, and it was later revealed that our leaders, people who supposedly cared for us and our country, concealed information, distorted information, let themselves turn a blind eye to truth that might have spared the lives of so many.

In many ways the world is a better place than it was a hundred, or even fifty years ago, and I try to keep that in focus to fuel the optimism that seems much more natural to me than despair. But human nature is what it is, and there are too many people who still consider violence, and particularly large scale violence, to be a viable solution to life's problems, and too many people who allow themselves to be sucked in by a shiny package of lies and propaganda and false patriotism. It breaks my heart. This country can be great, in very many ways it is great, but we need to look at ourselves with clear vision and see ourselves as citizens of the World, not just as Americans.

I generally try not to think of this stuff much, as it does provoke such a feeling of helplessness. However, firesignwriter posted this link, and I could not remain silent.

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Re: bit happier note?

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

...we've set a new record for the wettest September and there are still 12 days left.

Wow! My older daughter, ladymora, and her husband, dr_mrow, went to Victoria during the first part of the month but didn't say anything about rain. You've really been getting hit! We could use some down her (as always), but I've been enjoying the warm weather and the pool. I think the weather's a little cooler today, though. Fall is arriving.

If you have any good vegetarian recipes, maybe you could find time to post them to prettygoodfood. ladymora is always looking for new ones, as am I.

Cockatiels are great, aren't they? At one time we raised them, and had lots of them. weemonkey6 has moved back in with my Mom and me, and we are not only enjoying seeing her occasionally, but are having fun playing with her bird Ninnie, too. He's a sweetie.

Stay dry, and don't work too hard!