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I could easily start ranting about the stress of the holidays, which I attribute to a myriad of issues that have literally killed the meaning of Yule in a most insidious manner. In consideration that the so-called Christian conversion of a holiday that is deeply rooted in paganism, I'm finding that the contradictions of what the holiday is about is simply revolting.- If this is supposed to be a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, just what the hell are we doing focusing on materialistic crap? We've taken this as far from the philosophy that Christ was trying to teach negating it to the point we're willing to fall into the madness of commercialization to the point we'll kill a human to get that "bargain".
- Christmas has become a holiday of extravagance- we're bombarded with sale pitches and every kiss starts with a Kay. Gag me with a pitchfork, please.
- Everyone is freakin' irate. Everyone is bitching if their ice cream is cold. People actually get angry when their flights are canceled when snow and ice ground their planes during the month of December, for crying out loud!
However, the holidays do bring us some small blessings and joy. A short, but sweet visit with someone we're close to, but never get to really see one another. Overnight guests, still full of youth and optimism, providing some "light" into what has really become a very depressing time. Yes, this time of year does have some real positive moments, even in the midst of chaos. Blessing of the day: Knowing that the younger ones still find happiness in such a fucked up world.
I think in the last 3 years I've attempted a total of 3 different "blogs". My creativity seems to project via my camera(s) and not from my keyboard- I tend to rant, bitch and moan about all that is wrong with the world. Yet, what I shoot always seems right. So, considering we have a New Year looming upon us, maybe if I incorporate both my photography and my written observations, I might be able to pull off something of interest with room for a bit of cynic observation and images that express the universe around me.
Blessing of the day: A friend that I never get to see (10 years?) is coming over to visit while she's here in town and a very young friend is coming to stay for a night or two, bringing her new boyfriend and some much needed joy.
