The Town Square

i want to talk about it as much as possible to raise awareness. but it’s difficult to be a modern human and digest the depraivity of some of our highest leaders. i’m disgusted that some neighbors don’t agree. It’s upsetting that a fellow human can be so afraid and shortsighted to blame their neighbor for the short comings of the collective. Then, the education is so poor in the US (in my experience) that even when you do talk about it, it’s met with unawareness of current events and incorrect information. All of this is underscored by the huge disparity between rich and poor. The division of typical base salary to the bosses salary has only widened in the past 50 years and our collective tax payer dollars pay for endless wars while CIA fucks mess around in other countries. The Pentagon has not passed an audit in years. The…

I remember being a kid and being so excited to visit a new website. I'd find them on the cereal box or from a TV commercial. Usually I'd play a game or print out a coloring page. Nowadays, i still like to have fun, but my priorities are a little different. I came across www.worldpeace.org which has led me down a rabbit hole of good works around the world. I am inspired by folks who devote their lives to helping others.

If the early European settlers and pilgrims had chosen to assimilate with Native American cultures rather than imposing their own, modern life in the Americas could be dramatically different. Cities might blend indigenous architectural styles with European influences, featuring structures built with sustainable materials and designed to harmonize with the natural environment. English, Spanish, and French could be spoken alongside preserved indigenous languages, with public signage and education incorporating both traditions.

Native crops like corn, beans, squash, and wild rice might be dietary staples, and spiritual and cultural celebrations would reflect a rich tapestry of shared stories, folklore, and rituals. Governance and law might emphasize consensus and communal responsibility, echoing traditional indigenous practices. Environmentally, there would be a deeper respect for land stewardship and ecological balance, possibly resulting in more protected wilderness and cleaner waterways across the continent. Overall, North and South America could represent a vibrant fusion of traditions,…