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This will be short and sweet.  I have not written here in a long while.  I think my last post was way back when in October 2011.

It is not that I do not think what I have to say has little to no value.  Indeed, I think (hope may work better here...) that I am more clear-sighted and rational than most.  I cannot lie, I have my vices and issues, hell, that is what makes me human.  Still, a little detachment, a few moments of critical thinking and dare I say, empathy, would do this world a lot of good.

I will not for a second claim that I am a saint, but hot damn, it does not take much to rise above the ridiculousness of modern political, economical, etc, etc, etc discourse in today's world.  All I ask is that people actually take a moment and think about the other sides position.

We all have our moments.  I am judgmental, arrogant (quietly so, but that seems to offend people even more when they notice...), and harsh.  I like to think I hide these qualities well, and according to most people who spend a lot of time around me, I do (not perfectly, as certain people whom I trust have made evidently clear).  Still, I make it a point to LISTEN when others have constructive criticism.  It is hard, and unpleasant, but invaluable!  I have a deep and abiding belief that, quite honestly, I am probably a few steps above the herd.  Still, I am very, very, very far away from perfect and infallible...as is everyone else.

This knowledge of NOT being infallible is why I am such a huge fan of satire.  Indeed, I think satire is one of the saving graces of American society right now.  It is a sad state of affairs when a COMEDY show is the best source of new on television (oh John Stewart and The Daily Show, where would we be today without you?).  

Is their a point to this post?  Will I continue to write?  Yes, and maybe.

I consider the fact that I am just less than a month away from being 30 years old.  If you still have a decent (more than 5 years) amount of time before you hit this age, it is hard to explain.  If you have reached or surpassed this point (congratulations to all you old farts!).  If you are getting close...well, do yourself a favor and stop fucking around.  I am lucky that, despite all the many, many, many mistakes I have made, I am actually not doing too poorly.  I have a good professional managerial job with a company that I love.  I have a good staff and good co-workers.  I have discovered an avocation (well, developing one anyway) that is fun and that I hope to someday turn into a career.  Considering my vices, I am in good health and may actually be on track to improving said health.

So, the point to this post is that we make of life what we will.  Happiness follows being true to yourself, being open to the variegated paths and opportunities that this world provides, and not being a dipshit.  I don't care if you agree or not with others, listen.  It is amazing what you will hear.  Be prepared to change your perspective.  The Wright brothers did not invent the airplane by looking at the ground after all.

Good night, and good luck.