Hello, October
Things have been quiet of late. I’ve had little to say. Which is rare for me, because I usually say too much.
Maybe it’s the harvest moon, the changing leaves, the thrill of my favorite pagan festival or the cool, crisp air. Maybe it’s all of those things. But typing on a keyboard hasn’t been a priority this October.
I’ve been outside, spending time in the garden, walking along the river, spending time in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and today I ventured over to Shelby Farms and enjoyed a nice walk through one of the remaining, green, open spaces we have in Shelby County.
As Chewie and I made our way through the woods and along the many ponds and open fields, we were serenaded by a host of songbirds and slightly chilled by a brisk, October wind that swirled in the grey, morning sky. The air had that magical, fall feel to it, and the trees were just starting to turn and shed their leaves upon the ground.
It’s my favorite time of year.
Why waste so much time and energy talking about politics and the sad state of affairs in America? Nothing is going to change, at least not any time soon. You can either sit around and write rants, or you can be outside with the chickadees and cardinals enjoying the glorious fall weather.
My final word on Washington is this: I don’t think there is any hope. At least not in my lifetime. The romantic in me wants to lead a revolution and overthrow the government, but that won’t bring about lasting change. All that will do is throw out the current group of tyrants and replace them with more rulers (but I’d be a good dictator…you can trust me). It won’t do anything to solve the population problem or eliminate the real culprits, growth capitalism and greed. Those problems can only be solved through a long process of education and a cascading series of natural and economic events that force change.
Let’s just hope the change comes sooner than later.
In the interim, my advice is to get outside and enjoy life. Enjoy the mountains and canyons. The oceans, rivers and streams. Have lots of sex and drink healthy portions of ale and Cabernet. Read books. Write a poem. Sing. Work in the garden. Walk. Volunteer in the community. Support your local library. Go to festivals. Throw parties for friends and relatives. Support your right the bear arms and shoot your television. Breathe deeply, meditate and find a quiet, private place to escape the horrors of modern, industrialized society.
Limit your time on the Internet. Maximize your time outside.
Go on, now. Get out there and explore before it’s too late. Git!