It is a time of freedom and fear, of Gaia and of borders, of many paths and the widening of a universal toll road, emptying country and swelling cities, of the public bought into privacy and the privacy of the public sold into invisible data banks and knowing algorithms. It is the time of the warrior's peace and the miser's charity, when the planting of a seed is an act of conscientious objection.

These are the times when maps fade and direction is lost. Forwards is backwards now, so we glance sideways at the strange lands through which we are all passing, knowing for certain only that our destination has disappeared. We are unready to meet these times, but we proceed nonetheless, adapting as we wander, reshaping the Earth with every tread.

Behind us we have left the old times, the standard times, the high times. Welcome to the irregular times.


 
This last Monday I saw my first Michael Moore film. Long overdue, as he is my home-boy (we're both from Michigan.)

I was so impressed with the format of "F 9/11," that I had a mini Moore film fest later that night: his other two films, "Roger and Me" and "Bowling for Columbine." Ever since viewing "Columbine" film, I've been rather down in the dumps. Perhaps, if you've seen the film, you understand what I mean.

Earlier this morning, I emailed a friend of mine who works with me in rural politics, and decided, on instinct, to write a list of things to be happy about. We've been two of several people circulating election petitions the last few weeks, and have had to take a bit "on the chin" from registered voters because of it. Again, anyone who has circulated petitions may know what I mean.

I am posting a modified happy things list, becasue writing the original made me feel a bit better. Perhaps if you've seen "F 9/11" and may be feeling overwhelmed, the list may help. If you can think of other items to add, in a positive spirit, I encourage additions.

Thanks.

Furrjen

THINGS TO BE HAPPY ABOUT

* The weather is much better than, say, January

* Petitioning is almost over

* Edwards, not Gephart

* We are not the only ones working for progressive change
in this world

* Farenheit 9/11 doing a record-breaking job at the box office

* We are influencing our children

* Name five people who love you just the way you are. More?

* You can always unplug the t.v. Or cancel the cable subscription

* Ken Lay gave self up to FBI

* Politics is about bringing good peole together

* Things are never as bad as they seem once you take a good look

* Really good food


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