"Pizzaonia Emerging" courtesy of the Pizzaonian Art Institute, Abe Staction, curator
Musings from Pizzaonia on the American condition
Today is unlike any time in the recent past. We live in a time when all institutions are in a state of flux. Our institutions be they church, education, business or government are in such a state of flux they no longer are able to define themselves. As a result, everyone with an opinion is defining what they are for them.
What adds to the frustration is that these institutions have to project a sense of confidence that they are in control. Unfortunately, many no longer believe what they are selling and this creates a formula for chaos.
The chicken and the egg question raises its ugly head here. Are institutions merely a reflection of the people they supposedly serve, or do they lead the way and shape what the people are?
I have suspected for some time our institutions are a reflection of the people. If our institution’s values are failing, then our values as a people have are failing. This at least puts the responsibility where it belongs.
What a novel idea -- to accept as a people the notion that we are responsible for what happens to us. Probably will never catch on.
Brother Giovanni - commenting for the Pizzaonian Newsertainment Network
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