A New Morality
Love, dedication to, and activitism for the environment seems to be the new morality. People all feel the need to belong to something important, to uphold some standard. As the general moral fabric of peoples' lives and thus society falls into disrepair, people are grasping for meaning and stability. Somehow, environmentalism has gained prominence enough to take the spot and fulfill the need, for some, that standards of morality have filled traditionally. I believe the earth is a wonderful gift from God and must thus be cared for appropriately by all of us as good stewards. I think that there are obvious instances of abuse, but overall my feeling is that there is a great movement toward environmentalism, exaggerated far beyond the actual problems we face in the ecological arena. And the fervor of individuals flocking to the banner of environmentalism seems much more intense and visible than the group of people that seek to reinstate traditional moral values that are being quickly forgotten.
The Joy of Meetings
You get to mess w/ your video phone. It's joyful -- joyful, indeed.
Oh, Dallin Boy
Dallin is a little boy. He's romping, playing, exploring, and just giving us a good chuckle. He's a sweet boy. For Father's Day, he learned how to give hugs. That has been fun. Since Anne has been here, he's even been walking around like it's something he's been hiding from his parents, just waiting to shock and awe when the time was right.
Americanism
Dennis Prager, speaking at a Q&A at University of Denver, states the greatest threat to America today and frames the current political climate and debate. My current feeling is that his answer to the question posed is heart-felt, accurate, and motivational. It makes me want to ensure that I know what I stand for, what this country really is, and what I need to do to make a better America and a better American family.
Ok, good times
Haha, as a part of my YouTube regiment today, this Ok Go Million Ways to be Cruel remake of awesomeness came back to me. April and I love it. David, you and your pals are high-class gents! Enjoy Houston, buddy.
Government is not the answer to catastrophe
That government is best which governs least
Drawn to Work
Monkey Lips
Wacom · greasy pencil no. 5 -- anyone who knows Dallin totally knows what sound he's making here. :)
