Life is a Project

Recently, I have heard people say that they are no longer going to use social media because of how negative it has become.  There have also been many articles that discuss the negative effects of social media on the population.  Many say that the presidential elections in the USA are a major reason why they dread checking their Facebook. Sugar with a beer I have to question both the people and the articles which claim that "Facebook" is the problem. Social media is a tool and a way to communicate like any other.  You can share pictures of your cats or your dog drinking a beer.  You can share important life events like your new grandchild being born or small events like a dinner out with friends. You can also write terrible hateful things and share disgusting photos. Just because other people share, it doesn't mean that we have to be a part of it.  Just like in the physical world, we have the option to walk away.  We have the power as users, to fil...

I love going to modern coffee shops like  Starbucks . There are so many amazing choices!  When I go out for ice cream, I am sometimes overwhelmed by the amazing options and flavors at establishments like  Baskin-Robbins .  The United States of America is a country that strongly identifies with a concept of being unique and different.  The rights of the individual is more important than the rights of the collective.  So, why do we only have two major political parties to choose from?  Really??!?!   Democrats  or  Republicans ?  I have more choices for coffee and ice cream options. If you feel strongly that one or the other of these parties reflects your core values, that is great.  If like myself and many other citizens in the USA, you feel that you need more choices, I agree.  When I tell people that I have only voted for a major party candidate once for President of the USA, they are often offended. They claim my choi...