Not too long ago, a close friend of mine intimated that he could live off the grid and be very happy.....less stimulation , traffic, internet...point to consider. I see the effects of overstimulation everywhere I go....people vet ticked off driving, at the store, on media venues like Facebook.....it's too easy to vent, voice an opinion, pop off, yes....create a blog! Everything you say and write has  consequence.......are we willing to face up to that?.


     Having said that, I'd like to invoke a positive bent as I construct this entry.....my contribution in a very small way to balance some of the negative that results from oversaturation and overaccess ....this election cycle, more than any other since 1980, my first opportunity to vote, has created more opinion, controversy, and folks have venting outlets....

     I certainly support these outlets with one caveat....be willing to own what you say, walk the talk....pick the appropriate cliche, and not take these outlets to an extreme such that they affect interractions with others...... for example, iPhone while driving (pick your device)..

     If you follow my blog, you see I've faced some challenges in the last year. I also have much to be thankful for. My kids are healthy, my wife is healthy, I have a roof over my head, pay my bills and reap the fruits of all the trappings of modern technology. I have friends that care and in general have a good life.

     My cautionary tale to all is love your life, use your voice, use the toys we have but smell those roses, check out the harvest moon, enjoy your kids.....life is fleeting and not every deflated football needs to result in a suspension.....breathe and count to ten, lighten up, and enjoy.....we'll be ok.