I have no reason for writing my blog except that I can write about whatever I want whenever I want. I read blogs of friends and strangers and I am always amazed at how well-written and clever they are. I'm not. My sentences are grammatically correct and I say what is on my mind, but that's about it.
Often, I find myself writing because I think there is some wrong in the world that could be made right if we all worked together.
My newest saying: The middle class needs to help the middle class. The rich are certainly helping their rich friends and everyone is always talking about helping the poor. In addition, there are programs for helping the poor. The middle class has several problems. We spend most of our efforts and resources acting rich and trying to help the poor. We don't want to take handouts like hand-me-down clothes or toys because we can "afford" to buy them for ourselves. It also helps us feel better to help starving children in Africa or the trailer parks in our own city. My family donates tons of material and monetary resources as well as volunteering countless hours in the community. On the other hand, we are happy to get hand-me-down clothes and toys from our friends. My four-year old son has not had any new clothes except socks, underwear and a pair of Crocs in 2 years. Don't feel sorry for him; he is the best dressed boy in town! One of his big presents at Christmas was a Home Depot tool bench. He has no idea that it was his friend Adam's and neither does Adam. The funniest thing is that Adam plays with it at our house all the time, but hadn't played with it in over a year at home. Carol and I decided we should just trade a few toys every six months or so.
Now I'm off to teach my kids how to read, write and do arithmetic. I'll have to write about that sometime!
I love that you wrote “I find myself writing because I think there is some wrong in the world that could be made right if we all worked together.” That is just so true. You never know when someone else will share your passion to make a change In an area of need. Together people can work to make changes.
ReplyDeleteAlso true that the middle class is left out of the giving game. It seems that all the hardships do fall on the middle class. The idea of trading a few toys every six months is a great one. Kids get sick of their toys and sharing toys will provide both families with a variety without the cost.
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