Interpretations

For parents with small children (under 12) the question for most of those that celebrate Christmas with gifts is whether or not it is time to break the news that Santa no longer exists in the literal sense. Well, that question has crossed my mind, but I also began to think beyond that point as to how my child would feel when I did reveal the truth.

As a child I was amazed that Santa rarely gave me what I asked for, but the gifts were still great. I was not told that Santa did not bring me gifts every year at Christmastime; I discovered it. As children still do to this day it was almost Christmas and I wanted to know what my parents had bought for me. Well, one year one of my discoveries were marked as having come from Santa. It was extremely deflating. Especially since Santa was the last mythological figure I still believed in. 
That Christmas, I grew up.

While pondering this inevitable circumstance I realized that my parents must have really loved me to keep up that farce. They purchased gifts, hid them and then allowed me to believe that this mystical being had delivered those gifts during the night because I had been 'mostly' good. That is true love. Giving credit to someone that does not even exist just to allow me to enjoy my childhood. I Love my parents for it.

Will it take my child nearly 20 years to understand that I did not just lie, but wanted to prolong those precious guileless years?

Time to talk money

My thoughts on this subject are based solely on my observations. Little research was done to substantiate this information.

The supposed intention of business growth is to improve the community in which it is located. To hear of a US Representative suggesting that the children receiving 'free lunch' should have to clean the cafeteria to pay for their free lunch, it is apparent that not much has changed. That single-mindedness has run amok and is so popular that even our politicians forget that it is not right. 

Forgive me, I digress. 

If only our established business owners would remember how difficult it was for them to get to where they are. As a member of the free country it is our responsibility to help our fellow citizens. The older adults should own or manage a business and employ the youth. By employing the young adults not only are they gaining a work ethic, but that business owner is now an acting mentor. That young adult will be the business owner of the future. And so the cycle continues. The entire country can prosper from that single helping hand. 

With the growth of the United States it is incomprehensible as to why grandparents are seeking employment alongside their grandchildren. Philanthropy is not only for the rich. Believe it or not we all have something to share. Share your knowledge with someone in need of information. Spare a moment for the street salesman; you may not need what is being sold, but you may know of someone that is. There are numerous ways to help and it only requires a voice.

The World will not change on its own and it will require a concentrated effort all of our parts.

We live in America

There are times we are proud to say that we live in America. I do not have a familiarity with any other country, to say that I would rather live somewhere else. However, there is ample room for improvement. 

As I catch up on the news each day I am appalled to hear commentators, journalist and many more take the time to figure out whose back the President was scratching when he commuted the prison term of 8 people that received unconscionable sentences when convicted. Then when it comes to the 'rich' teen that got drunk, loaded a vehicle with some friends and killed 4 pedestrians and severely injured 2 of his passengers; that only received 10 years probation. The coverage is brief. This is America.

Some may see it as glorifying a terrible situation when you hear over and over again about a racist, elitist, and or sexist actor, politician, etc... I am certain though that there is a majority of people out there that find it a relief to have what they have known and experienced all along to be aired/broadcast nationally. For example this economic disparity that everyone finds so disturbing was in existence long before it received the attention it deserved. It was not heard of because there was also a racial divide that went along with it. Now, poverty knows no boundaries and it is an outrage.

During this Holiday Season let us focus on improving our country. Let us not continue to be a naysayer of little or no action. If we want to see a change in the way things are done, then we must initiate that change. Big Business will continue to consider only its' bottom line. Politicians will focus on the needs of their paying constituents not those that are suffering at the hands of over-zealous officials whose primary cause is making more money and silencing the impoverished.

Pardon me, but there are times that life is draining. I praise each day, I somehow experience extreme difficulties at times. These things also create goals in a sense, as I will work diligently to overcome any obstacle to greatness. Now I am certain, that is a positive outlook. 

We have control of our emotions. How often I say, "he made me so mad". Well, "he" could only make me mad if I allow him to do so. I choose not to allow anyone to upset or have a negative affect on me. This is a very important choice to make.

No need to say anything more.