What matters

Hyping The Storm

It seemed, after all, so American to get worked up over a snow storm. We are the culture of crisis, the culture of the overdone. We overeat, overcoif, overspend, and overindulge. Why wouldn't we overdramatize, too? This was a Sunday. No businessmen had to be at work. No kids missed their morning classes. Grocery stores remained open and Thai delivery—at least here in Astoria—remained operable. Really, it was the perfect day to curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and do nothing.

I've gotten used to laughing at the Weather Channel when it goes into STORM ALERT mode. EyeWitness News out of Hartford or New Haven or where ever it is, announces the names of the winter storms. With a straight face, no less. The storm we had on Sunday started with a C; guys name... See how much it matters? When I came across the quote above I thought it was a perfect summation for Modern American Society. We get all worked up over shit that doesn't matter.

We need to prioritize our lives.

Britney whatsherface drives her SUV with her spawn in her lap. Not important.

Oscar, Emmy, and all the other assorted "awards" shows - not important.

Olympics? Oy vey. Well, to the people who have spent their entire lives getting there, it matters. Otherwise, who cares?

The President of a country lies to begin an invasion of another country - it matters.

The President of a country flouts it's rule of law, after aserting, promising, twice to uphold and defend said law - it matters.

The President of a country wrecks the economy of a country, yet benefits companies of friends and companions - it matters.

The President of a country hires friends and money-raisers to staff important positions in his government, when they have zero qualifications to hold those positions - it matters.

Honor. Integrity. Truth.

They matter at all times, in all places.

Pay attention to what matters. Everything else will fall into place.