I'm that way, too. But in addition I've always been quite fearful of change. I don't know why but I've always resisted it, have always hated when people would remind me that change is inevitable.
Who is afraid of 'Change'?
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It seems as though most (not all) of the younger generation is of the mind "the world owes me a living" and the rules don't apply to them.
There is such a lack of personal responsibility anymore. Many young adults today have the attitude that everything is someone else's fault or society's fault.
That scares me more than anything.
There is such a lack of personal responsibility anymore. Many young adults today have the attitude that everything is someone else's fault or society's fault.
That scares me more than anything.
No, I think it's quite apropos. I think David Bowie would approve. This was the first song that was posted in the Theme Song Today thread, or I'm pretty sure it was. It was a long time, and many changes ago.[SPOILER="sorry, too soon.]
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Let's all watch it. I did not realize he smiled so much.
I remember that too, Neesy. There used to be this butcher shop near Darlinghurst and the sawdust was on the floor. Around the corner from where we lived there was this man who owned a shoe shop, he used to make hand-made shoes and repair them as well. My father used to get some his shoes made and repaired in there. It's very hard for these specialty shops to compete--price wise and convenience wise-- as everybody buys everything in one go at the giant supermarkets. Consumerism is the new religion. I'm actually 51 years old. I was just joking about people under 30. The Rugby League season kicks off next week.I agree mal I remember going to the butcher shop with the sawdust on the floor in Toronto (Wow am I getting old!) Actually you can still go to Harris's Meats on Arlington or Tenderloin on Main Street if you wish to venture that far.
There is also a place up on North Main (heading towards Selkirk, past the Perimeter Highway) that sells all natural meats and they have an old fashioned butcher shop up there. (It is called Frig's, by the way).
Just a couple of tips for you, since I know you are in my local area.
I am definetly afraid of being slowly squished between two big whatevers (does it really matter), and that would be some kinda change alright
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So yes, yes I reckon tis so, I are afraid of change now that I be thinkin' on it
...now why in the world did I go and do that, nothin' goodly hardly ever comes from thinkin' on it
.So yes, yes I reckon tis so, I are afraid of change now that I be thinkin' on it
...now why in the world did I go and do that, nothin' goodly hardly ever comes from thinkin' on it
Change is the constant. It's the way of things. Entropy, evolution - it happens.
I don't long for the good old days, because I'm not convinced they existed. What I long for is to stay on the green side of the lawn. But eventually, that won't happen either. That's the way of things too. .
I don't long for the good old days, because I'm not convinced they existed. What I long for is to stay on the green side of the lawn. But eventually, that won't happen either. That's the way of things too. .
I don't know that I'm so much afraid of change, itself (or its agency), as of people who insist that change -- for its own sake -- is always good in every circumstance.
In the changing of the times,
They were like autumn lightning,
A thing out of season
An empty promise of rain
That would fall unheeded
On fields already bare.
Even the change has changed around here...
Not all change is bad. I 've never been a believer in everything was better in the good ol' days. Some things were and some things weren't. Roll with it and feel free to pick and choose as suits you.
I don't like change. I used to be quite adaptable, and rolled with change well. But now? I find myself bewildered by change. I don't trust it. I can handle personal change alright, as I understand that families must go through that. Where and when to move, what job to take, which school to send the kids to. That's all just life stuff, nothing to get fussed over.
But societal change? Political change? Nope. Too much of it seems centered around greed, commercialism, and corporatization. We are not a nation United anymore. We are a nation of one percenters, a nation of individuals, a nation of lazy children who refuse to accept responsibility for their own actions. We're so backwards it's scary. For every good advancement we make--gay marriage, legalization of cannabis--we seem to take ten giant steps backwards everywhere else.
We live in a world that has the knowledge, technology, and wisdom to achieve global peace and prosperity; and yet, we continue stepping all over the little people just so a few wealthy idiots can continue eating caviar.
The world I find myself a part of is frightening in its obstinate stupidity, it's blind devotion to the almighty dollar. And what can one simple housewife do to fix it?
Doodley squat.
But societal change? Political change? Nope. Too much of it seems centered around greed, commercialism, and corporatization. We are not a nation United anymore. We are a nation of one percenters, a nation of individuals, a nation of lazy children who refuse to accept responsibility for their own actions. We're so backwards it's scary. For every good advancement we make--gay marriage, legalization of cannabis--we seem to take ten giant steps backwards everywhere else.
We live in a world that has the knowledge, technology, and wisdom to achieve global peace and prosperity; and yet, we continue stepping all over the little people just so a few wealthy idiots can continue eating caviar.
The world I find myself a part of is frightening in its obstinate stupidity, it's blind devotion to the almighty dollar. And what can one simple housewife do to fix it?
Doodley squat.
There is this weird little shopping center I like to visit sometimes. It looks, I swear to God like the 1960's. It's not a neo-retro-cool place, it's real and old and a little gritty. There's even an Arthur Murray Dance Studio in it! Who knew Arthur Murray was still around?
There are probably about a dozen different little stores and shops. There's a locally owned, old as sh!t hardware and sports store. There's a liquidation shop with some of the most random stuff you'd ever want to see. It has some very nice antique pieces, furniture, frames, and jewelry. Then, just to keep it weird, they have literally barrels full of junk, shelves filled with old records and 8-tracks if you can believe it, car parts, clothes, nick-knacks, and so on. I have lost hours in that store just ogling at stuff. I've bought a few things too.
There is an old family owned Mexican Carniceria, who happen to sell the best cheese tamalies I've ever eaten.
And to top it all off, there is a bowling alley across the way. Not a whole lot has changed there, not for a long time. Next time I stop I'll take some pictures.
By the way, I discovered this place when a friend took me there for a Chinese dinner, at King's Buffet.
There are probably about a dozen different little stores and shops. There's a locally owned, old as sh!t hardware and sports store. There's a liquidation shop with some of the most random stuff you'd ever want to see. It has some very nice antique pieces, furniture, frames, and jewelry. Then, just to keep it weird, they have literally barrels full of junk, shelves filled with old records and 8-tracks if you can believe it, car parts, clothes, nick-knacks, and so on. I have lost hours in that store just ogling at stuff. I've bought a few things too.
There is an old family owned Mexican Carniceria, who happen to sell the best cheese tamalies I've ever eaten.
And to top it all off, there is a bowling alley across the way. Not a whole lot has changed there, not for a long time. Next time I stop I'll take some pictures.
By the way, I discovered this place when a friend took me there for a Chinese dinner, at King's Buffet.
That sounds awesome! Maybe I will be able to see it someday!
It's in Everett, WA. If you're ever here we'll go. I bet most cities have little out of the way spots that time forgot. The tricky part is finding them.
I think that for the most part I do not like change. However, some change you can not fight and just accept it. There are times, that it is pleasant surprise.