An Ode to my old voicemail

for many years - probably 4-5, I kept the same voicemail message on my long-time xxx.xxx.4DAN number - and it consisted of a particular quote, but and I must say, years later, it stands true now even more-so than before. With a the erosion of the freedom of speech, the rtkba, the profound devaluation (%62) of the dollar in respect the Euro/Canadian bucks, to the recent move by the City of Belmont to ban smoking in ONE'S OWN HOME we are steadily marching towards a goose-stepping state that I cannot support.

So, going back to the old days, I didn't realize how relevant some of the old sayings were, and I certainly did not appreciate how much these understandings really guided my life path.




Given some experiences I had today, I know this to be true. Drastic and dymanic life changing events can happen in a mere moment. The first step truly is Discontent, and the recognition that changes is necessary. The next step is lighting yourself up with enough discontent juice and making changes rather than talking about them.

"I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore!"



There is power in anger, there is fury generated from fueling of the fire! Making changes requires energy, and by God, discontent is magic fuel to be used for positive change. My only hope is that more Americans become discontent with their slipping global status and begin making life changes, becoming more involved with their communities, begin giving back to the nation that has provided them with so much.