There is something mildly amusing about a group of people waving around signs protesting global warming while knee-deep in snow before winter has officially started. Don't get me wrong; I am not saying that global warming is not an issue. I am not an expert so I do not know.
There is a gentleman that comes into the coffee shop most days and occupies the best seat available. I believe he is waiting for the bus. But, he does not purchase anything. This should not bother me. It is not my problem. But it irritates me. I have more than enough problems to worry about. I have to let some things go.
An older gentleman shuffled into the coffee shop today pushing a wheeled-walker. He purchased a coffee and sat down in the chair next to me. He asked me “Do you live in the area?” “No” I replied “I live about 15 miles away”. We talked for a few minutes about the weather and how his senior citizens apartment building was becoming a haven for unwed mothers and drug dealers. He told me about his experience as a Marine in World War II. I am always amazed at the sacrifices my Grandfathers generation made so that I could sit in my coffee shop drinking Latte’s comfortable in the freedoms we all take for granted.
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It is little encounters like that that make me appreciate being a human being. When you connect to another in such a simple way...
I think Global Warming is a foregone conclusion. I say just embrace our bullheadedness as a species and live as best as you can. Let's face it...how many of those protestors actually live a green life? Betcha they all have cars...This must be what we all wanted...GaP
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