Early Winter, etc.

Winter has come early this year, and most of the nation seems to have been affected. I attribute it to the polar ice cap melting and affecting air flows,resulting in what meteorologists call an "omega block" but I really don't have a clue. In other news, the FBI reports 1.16 million violent crimes in 2013, the lowest number since 1978, which illustrates that the paranoia in the media is exaggerated spin. I was very much alive in 1978, and had hitchhiked across the country in 1977 without incident, so even back then crime was not a major problem. Rather, as always it is prevalent in certain areas and neighborhoods, and that is where our attention should be focused.

Change of Consciousness

     Beth's daughter Kim was married back in October to longtime boyfriend Rich, and the future looks long and bright- Congrats to them!
     Beth and I sat on the porch handing out candy on Halloween, and that's what the kids were greeted by...Judging by the turnout I think everyone had a good time and went away amused, despite some drizzle...
     As for raising consciousness, I've decided that beginning this election and henceforth I shall vote exclusively for women regardless of party affiliation. Politics in this nation does not need a change of people, rather a change of consciousness, and only by giving women power will we adopt a more inclusive, socially compassionate outlook. Yes, there are good and bad people of either sex but being male I am quite aware of the masculine ego and the old boys club. Until we get a majority of women-with their biologically different perspective-into both governments and corporations, I do not think this country will move forward. What you observe in government and public policy is what men running things have sunk to, so it's time to think outside the box. Females outnumber males in the United State and outnumber them in higher education, so it's not a moment too soon for them to assume their fair share of everything.