Thoughtful Thursday – The youth of today!
So you may have noticed that people do funny things on their blogs on “Thursdays,” like “Thursday Thirteen” and such like. Whilst I’m not a superstitious person, it’s more that I can’t count that high, even on a good day. So with the ‘th’ theme, ‘thoughtful’ was the best I could come up with. Ah well, you never know, it just might catch on! I probably need a natty logo or a code, or a clue! Then there’s all that link to this that or the other and don’t forget to widget something or other else, or it won’t work. Maybe I should ask the great High Poobah “himself?”
So, I’ve been thinking, briefly, about the youth of today, young people, no less, or should that be ‘know less’?
Well they’re a thoroughly reprehensible lot, I’ll be bound.
Whilst there may be one or two exceptions to the general rule, on the whole, most of them are an absolute shower.
My opinions are confirmed by a radio broadcast on “NPR,” which points to a certain population who are described as narcissistic, more so than any previous generations. It is always so gratifying to have one’s personal prejudices acknowledged as being mainstream.
One of the exceptions to this general rule, apart from my own “dear daughter,” is “Jade.”
I visit my youthful and enthusiastic pal's blog, because every so often, I am in need of an energy boost. Reality check. I suspect it's mere youth but I know a good egg when I see one. As I stand in my comfortable home, that is too frightfully clean, fret about all my children, write cheques for exorbitant sums and chastise the American system of medical insurance, other youthful persons are on the real front line.
In my idleness, I am privileged to have the opportunity to blog. Others, her clients amongst many others, are not so “fortunate.” Silicon Valley is the land of geeks, an international mix and hideously wealthy, by comparison to many.
When I was 20 like Jade, I was also pregnant. When I was 21, I was briefly homeless with my baby. At least it was only one period in my 46, oopsie, 47 years on the planet. It is not an experience that I would care to repeat. Although, if I did have to repeat it, I would prefer to repeat it in a socialist country rather than a capitalist one. But enough of the politics.
The statistics are overwhelming. The news items are depressing. [translation – saddening] We spend so many minutes micro managing our own particular disaster area that I for one, lack the ability and energy to support “those who most need it.”
I want to propose a bill to Parliament, er…….Congress. Conscription! Every person must submit a period of time to those with special needs. I need a catchy phase and a good advertising campaign of course, but I’m much too old, crumbly and lazy to come up with my own. Maybe that’s something else that “Jade” can help me out with? After all, what’s the point of being old if you can’t delegate a bit?
In the meantime, prior to my recruitment drive, I am happy to observe Jades’ career path, as she’s sure to be a rising star.
Twinkle, twinkle.
There again, now I’ve adjusted my thinking cap to a more jaunty angle, I think that ‘Thoughtless Thursday’ might be infinitely preferable! What do you think?
August 30th, 2007 at 8:09 am
Wait… I thought it was “Thoughtful Thursday”… not “Thoughtless Thursday”…. And the picture at the top sure did make me think… I’m not sure what I thought, nonetheless, I did think about it
Jade sounds like a fantastic person! And her career choice is amazing. I am so glad we have Jade’s in our world. I’m afraid if it were up to me I would medicate everyone with chocolate.
Thanks for the tips with the clothes and the shoes. I’ve not started the process yet today. I didn’t get shoes on him yesterday. Didn’t even try. He was fidgety about all kinds of other things… just couldn’t bring myself to add new shoes. I did make him wear his new pajamas last night. Yeah. That didn’t work out so well. Maybe I just need to start buying all his things second hand so that they are already worn out.
August 30th, 2007 at 8:22 am
I don’t know if there are any solutions – but I DO know that this is pretty much the first time I’ve been able to visit your blog without my computer crashing! Yay!
August 30th, 2007 at 11:34 am
Well, I support your bill to where ever it needs to go. And thank you for introducing me to Jade. I have bookmarked her for more reading.
Glad you visited me which in turn reminded me where to find your blog. I had it once and lost track. Love it.
August 30th, 2007 at 11:48 am
I am concerned like you. But I have my doubts about your conscription idea, especially since we’re talking about mandating compassion. I wonder if coercion can change people’s hearts? It may change some hearts for the better, but I’m sure it would make the situation even worse for others … those who would feel forced into doing something against their will, forced into feeling compassionate for others.
While coercion seems to work with the armed forces and paying taxes, I wonder if coercion ever works well in regards to compassion.
August 30th, 2007 at 11:59 am
I’d say you can probably legislate compassion about as well as you can legislate stupidity. Which is to say, not at all. I’ve tried. (Do I sound bitter today?)
August 30th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
A themed day of the week… I couldn’t keep it up. The idea for myself was a place to sort my thoughts, if I entertain fine… otherwise… it’s quicker to type that to write.
I have to agree with Leanne… looks like she had a run in with the “system” this week too.
S.
August 30th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
I do Thoughtful Thursdays on my blog sometimes. You can steal my graphic if you want!
http://milehimama.blogspot.com/2007/08/frugal-patriotism.html
August 30th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Thanks for the words of wisdom over at my place. Much appreciated. I love her current therapists and I am hoping that our relationship with the school will be equally as fruitful.
Thanks for the referral to Jade as well. She is my age, roughly. That is rare around the blogosphere, at least in the circles I travel.
August 30th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
I cannot keep up with Thursday Thirteens. I tried a couple years ago … too much pressure for me
August 30th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Shhhh… don’t tell anyone. I’m not the biggest fan of the [Day of the week][Thing] things.