Looking back, it didn’t take much to disturb the waters. That thing we skeptically call a thin layer of culture and fine manners? Turns out it was thinner than we thought. I don’t even remember saying “Happy New Year” back then. I don’t even remember caring. I was numb. Disappointed.
But then something magical happened.
The fog slowly cleared and somehow we found our way home again. Some say we just got distracted by the next drama. “Look, a stick! A stick! Fetch the stick, stupid!” And all the little dinosaurs started running, ready to forget and do an ostrich. Maybe it’s better that way.
Anyway, a couple of years went by, and here we are, living our lives in 2025. Like it was all a bad dream, Jennifer. Yesterday, I was watching Back to the Future 2. It was the year 2015: flying cars, hover boards, and a shark that still looked fake. No smartphones, though, and no social media either. Imagine that.
It seems pretty pointless to predict the future. Who could’ve predicted our recent past? And who knows what 2025 has in store for us?
Here’s my advice: don’t walk on eggshells. Show kindness—not out of fear, not out of duty to inclusivity or the climate, our new religion, but because you actually want to.
I’ll give it a go.
Wish me luck.
Blue
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| Like it was all a bad dream. |
We never did get those hoverboards.
ReplyDeleteWatched part of Blade Runner the other day. That's now set in a future that never happened.
I am very hopeful for this year.
Happy to hear that, Alex.
DeleteI’m hopeful, too. History always repeats itself and I see the pendulum swinging in the direction of common sense. Maybe I’ll be gone before it swings back the other way again.
ReplyDeleteThis is your old friend, Bijoux. I changed my privacy settings and things went to hell.
DeleteOr maybe... you will still be going strong :)
DeleteKindness should come from the heart...here's hoping ...
ReplyDeleteI'll drink to that.
DeleteI am taking your advice, show kindness—not out of fear, not out of duty to inclusivity or the climate, our new religion, but because you actually want to. I like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paula.
DeleteKindness should be second nature, just do it without thinking about it but most people aren't like that these days.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what caused it, Mary.
DeleteGood luck, Blue! I'm going to be kinder to myself this year. I think we all deserve that. I hope you're doing great, Blue, and did you win the lottery?
ReplyDeleteNot a single dime. Oh well, who needs money anyway.... Good to hear from you, Jaya J. Yes, be more kind to yourself. Sounds like a plan.
DeleteLike JJ, I am going to show more kindness to myself. I am all for being kind to others, but far too long I've taken the "burnt toast" so others could have the golden toast and be happy, but now it's my turn. I have a good feeling about this year. I am hoping 2025 is the year that the tides start changing for the better. Good luck to you Blue. I hope it continues to be a good year for you!
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent idea, Theresa. It's golden toast time, alright!
DeleteThis year started with Wednesday Thursday Friday
ReplyDeleteWTF indeed
You sure made me laugh again, Adam.
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