Thoughts on my way to work

I tend to write after my cup of tea in the mornings hence the usual 10-11am hour of posting.

 

1. Why do I write.

 

I honestly don't know who reads this and why. You remain completely anonymous. It scares and encourages me every time someone says, "I read your blog."

 

I write because I have this desire to communicate, to inform,

create, release into this world a mess of

thoughts, dreams, desires,

musings of triumphs and tragedies.

 

I give you a window into my mind,

and sometimes into my soul.

 

So, look around anonymous and take what you like.

 

2. New Orleans is a mess.

 

I think my friend  Matt is hanging out in Baton Rouge now, but I haven't been able to talk to him.

 

This newscaster the other night was talking about how this is a microcosmic look into the way people behave. Obviously there are bigger issues at hand, but in these extreme events, how people behave is really a definition of their character. The looting, robbing and gun fire will always be there, but we have also witnessed charity, heroics, and a bringing of people together. The news, I think, focuses too much on this looting and chaos, why? Because deep down we are all fascinated by it. We love the drama and tugs at this rare emotion of chaos. It's like punching a wall, yelling out loud or ripping down signs (insert look of guilt here). However, we all look for heroes. I'm fascinated by them. Their whole sense of self sacrifice for another comes from something divinely great.

 

I'm spent and should get back to work.