Shaky Ground

[degringolade]

 

Not much going on.  Work remains the same.  During the week, outside life gets truncated and I end up reading or loafing.  The seasons are changing early this year, but I am hoping for a late Indian summer. Listening to the Temptation this AM.  Never a bad way to start the day.

Today's Screed

The trouble with having open eyes is that most folks prefer their eyes wide shut.  But folks seem to think that their wishes and their god thoughts have a place in the planning and execution of the worlds plans.  Odd idea to me.  The idea that if you just hope hard enough that things will go the way that you want them to go. 

I am getting more and more used to the idea that change is just waiting in the wings.  I think that the setup isn't ready just yet for maximum dramatic effect for the denouement to make it's entrance.  I think that the tiger can be ridden for a while yet.  But as anyone who has a lick of sense knows, when one rides a tiger, one needs to hold on very tight, and we are losing our grip.

Mostly it is the fault of the masses.  I tend to want to blame the capitalists and the bourgeoisie, but truthfully, that dog don't hunt.  We are all in the mix.  There are some folks out there who never bought into the illusion, but they are few and far between and mostly keep their mouths shut. 

The change is coming.  I have no clue what shape it will take.  But I am concerned that we no longer have the endurance and perseverance to ride out the storm.