It
is surprisingly approaching that time of the year already. When you look back
over the year and reflect on it. But I swear it snuck up on me this year. Seems
like just yesterday we were ringing in 2015. The year just flew by so quickly
on me. But that is not to say it hasn’t been a good year. I’ve made progress on
all fronts, though some later in the year than others. But I plan to continue
progress into the new year and work on some new things at the same time. I’m
also getting my name out there in the literary world slowly but surely. I’m
closer to my family than I was last year at this time. Though issues are coming
up within the family that remain to be resolved still.
Sure
I got some signed books and more collectibles this year, but the more important
thing in this year that I got was more good memories. I got to talk to up and
coming authors as well as learn from them. To get their input on my writing and
call them my friends. And I mean true friends not that corny fake stuff you see
in the business world. I got to share my life’s memories and musings with all
of you, which I consider a privilege. And I appreciate you all taking the time
out of your busy days to come have a cup of coffee with me and read this.
It
means a lot to me. As I was pondering what else to put into this I was also
scrolling Facebook as I do normally. Usually because I am talking to someone at
the same time I am writing this. And I was just reading about the old city hall
subway station in New York, NY. And it made me think of all the artwork we just
pave over and demolish through the years. And don’t get me wrong I know
progress has to come first, but to a point. We do have to preserve some things.
But maybe we have gotten so caught up in progress that we have forgotten the
aesthetic part about building things. Like subways and bus stops for example.
Instead we just throw up a bench with a box around it instead of making it look
more pleasing to the eye. Unless someone comes along and wants to make it
better looking for us.
Why
are we not doing that in the first place? Why are we just doing the bare
minimum when building stuff for people to use? I would think we would want to
make them step back for a second and take a look around them. Even if just in a
small space. Everything is becoming so bland and uninspired in buildings as
well as public transportation. We need to take a step back and say no we will
not let this happen. We need to take a step back and say some things were
better the old way but with a twist. Progress can be made while being aesthetically
pleasing. Make some partnerships with local colleges and trade schools and get
them working together on projects that benefit the public. Give them a small
commission to help with schooling and fund the project and everyone wins. They
get experience and a grade and some help with finances.
I’ll
get off my soap box for now and try not to get on it tomorrow, but you never
know. And it is getting late. I had some sleep issues today. So as always feel
free to leave questions and comments below. And if you want my posts to show up
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email. As for me I’ve got the munchies. *Tips his hat and walks out the door
heading for the kitchen. *
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