OBSERVATIONS FROM A "PORTALIZED* PIZZAONIAN AMERICAN ON OUR AMERICAN LIFESTYLE … as we prepare ourselves to regain the lost art of "doing nothing well."
Do things make sense anymore? Have we reached the point in our evolution that it is no longer necessary to have life make some sense? On the other hand, did it ever - or was that simply a comfortable illusion?
Regardless, we seem to accept the absurdity of life today without so much as a second look.
Here are four of our commonly accepted absurdities:
We expect our elected officials to be bought. It is so common we now participate in the process by helping our side buy the election. We don’t seriously question the process; it is easier to go along and see if your side can make the best offer. If you are lucky you might buy a qualified candidate - but that is only a plus if it happens.
Life is supposed to be hectic. Where did that come from – probably by employers who pay by the hour? Frenzied lifestyles are now a national disease with no let up in sight.
What you do is important. I guess we need this absurdity to give our lives meaning. No question we are important to some people. However, we need to keep our perspective on what the real issues are and how to deal with them. There are too many things to die for today. Try to cut the list down to three or four if you can.
The need to clutter your life with unnecessary things. This absurdity is necessary to make our economy work. I know many of the things we collect are fun for a while, but necessary? I don’t need to name them for you. Just look around and they will be everywhere.
That’s enough for awhile. I will leave you with this saying from our ancient Pizzaonian sage, Pizzaonius, founder of Pizzaonia.
“There is no fool more dangerous than the fool who becomes king.”
Brother Giovanni
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