The Lucy Syndrome

First of all, I just made that title up. As far as I know, it is not a real thing. It’s more a personal observation.

I find it rather annoying when someone corrects me. Especially when it is done without solicitation. I suppose I am not humble enough to receive correction. But here’s the kicker, I am also a corrector. I have corrected people and I just want to put it out there that I’m sorry. But let me try and explain the why so maybe you will have some mercy upon us correctors.

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Plenty opinions

Here comes one of those sweeping generalizations about our time. But, in my humble opinion, we do seem to live in a time when opinion is mistaken for fact. That has probably always been the case we just didn’t have access to every. single. opinion. Not all opinions need to be shared any further than the dinner table or front porch. Again, that’s just my opinion on the matter.

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Love Out There

Wow! No one can deny there are a lot of voices making commotion out there. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It’s easy to be burdened down with all the anger and rage we hear. But, to quote Mr. Rogers, “look for the helpers.” Look for the love; love is the balance to hate and it is also out there increasing in intensity. It’s just quieter and harder to hear. Photo taken in southwest Wyoming.

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