People whose goal in life is to sell sugar for personal profit are not the leaders we need. I feel strangely calm about getting flamed for allowing discussion of the question of getting local businesses to sponsor trophies or prizes at the Fall Fair. It’s obvious that She will not be happy with running the thing, nor with not running it. A classic double-bind.
Why are people so quick to fly off the handle? Maybe we’re all under way more stress than we realize, and things that shouldn’t matter so much get blown way out of proportion. I feel blindsided by the reaction, but I guess I should have seen it coming. People just crave something to feel aggrieved by, and I’m happy to oblige.
Luckily I’m not really annoyed by all this. The best I can do is not good enough, but then again who gives a fuck? Not me. It’s the best I can do, see?
On the other hand, the weather is spectacular. Went out for a nice long walk down the beach and back again through the streets. This town is pretty amazing, and has a real weird retro vibe at times, like being back in the 1950s. I kept wondering whether I’m really going to see a time when the roads aren’t owned by goddamn cars and trucks. I can’t wait, but I find it hard to believe that anything will really change. It sounds too good to be true.
