I suppose U.S. politics is a lot like highway driving.
Most people are content to travel within a small buffer around the speed limit, and they pretty much occupy the center lanes.
Some people move way too slowly (in my opinion, obviously) , and end up to the far right. Most of them are moving forward...true...but who can tell?
Other's want to jump ahead and get going already! They (e.g. I) drive in the left lane.
And in U.S. politics, as in highway driving, I don't care if you want to stay in the right lane, moving backwards as far as I can tell...but stay out of my way and let me move forward. If you don't like the left lane, keep right! Don't try to make all of us drive in your lane. The highway accommodates everyone.
Monday, June 19, 2017
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Playing Politics
I think it's funny how politicians are always accusing one another of "playing politics".
If politicians don't politic, then what does "politics" even mean?
Or is "playing" the key word?
In what other profession does one get disparaged by being accused of "playing" one's profession?
Does this even matter? So weird!
If politicians don't politic, then what does "politics" even mean?
Or is "playing" the key word?
In what other profession does one get disparaged by being accused of "playing" one's profession?
Does this even matter? So weird!
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Winter
The first big snowfall of winter is always so beautiful. And then the cold comes...and it chills and freezes you to the core. Then I don't want any more beautiful snow...all I want then is the summer sun.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Transit Etiquette
A few things to keep in mind when using public transit:
The train conductor really is there to help you. Listen to them. When they tell you to move to the center of the car, it's because they want everyone to be able to board. It's not because they want to annoy you. If the platform is full, you cannot simply enter into the car and stop in the doorway.
The purpose of wearing headphones on public transport is to save _other people_ from having to listen to whatever you're deafening yourself with. If we can still hear it, what's the point?
Maybe it's different in your city, but in DC you walk to the left on escalators and stand to the right. It's a nice system, but only if everyone participates. First-timers may be excused, but just pay attention to your environment...it's pretty obvious.
When people bump into you on a crowded train, chances are it's because the train is...crowded. No malice intended. Conversely, yelling and shoving people in front of you into an already overcrowded traincar = very bad idea. Don't.
Just a few thoughts on my morning commute today. Have a good one, people!
The train conductor really is there to help you. Listen to them. When they tell you to move to the center of the car, it's because they want everyone to be able to board. It's not because they want to annoy you. If the platform is full, you cannot simply enter into the car and stop in the doorway.
The purpose of wearing headphones on public transport is to save _other people_ from having to listen to whatever you're deafening yourself with. If we can still hear it, what's the point?
Maybe it's different in your city, but in DC you walk to the left on escalators and stand to the right. It's a nice system, but only if everyone participates. First-timers may be excused, but just pay attention to your environment...it's pretty obvious.
When people bump into you on a crowded train, chances are it's because the train is...crowded. No malice intended. Conversely, yelling and shoving people in front of you into an already overcrowded traincar = very bad idea. Don't.
Just a few thoughts on my morning commute today. Have a good one, people!
posted from Bloggeroid
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Civility
It's so hard for me to have a civil conversation about something I feel passionately about, especially with someone who disagress with me.
It's hard to communicate reasoned thought when overcome by emotion.
This doesn't mean that emotion is bad, or less valid than reason. It just leaves me ill-equipped to communicate when clear communication is most necessary.
When you feel threatened, it's fight or flight. No time to find the right words. Little opportunity for civility.
Mostly, the meat of such conversations remains unexpressed, indigestible.
It's hard to communicate reasoned thought when overcome by emotion.
This doesn't mean that emotion is bad, or less valid than reason. It just leaves me ill-equipped to communicate when clear communication is most necessary.
When you feel threatened, it's fight or flight. No time to find the right words. Little opportunity for civility.
Mostly, the meat of such conversations remains unexpressed, indigestible.
posted from Bloggeroid
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
American Black Man
It's so hard to be a Black Man in the United States of America.
My friends, you just don't know. You just don't know.
My friends, you just don't know. You just don't know.
posted from Bloggeroid
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Sunrise
I love a beautiful sunrise. One of the perks of having a long commute to and from work each day is that, for much of the year, I get to see some of the most beautiful sunrises (and occasional sunsets). There's nothing like the wakening of a new day to snap me to attention and fill me we awe and with gratitude. Life on Earth...it's a beautiful thing.
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| Sunrise 11/20/2014, as seen from the MARC train, West Baltimore Station. |
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- UUXMNR
- Adrian (UUXMNR) considers himself a "Uvangelist" and shares Unitarian Universalism with all. His passions are mostly cultural, and include music, language, and ethnic cuisine, among others. He enjoys studying religions, has been a UU for more than half his life, and loves learning about people's different religious journeys and cultural experiences. He lives in Frederick County, MD, with his husband Joel and their two cats.