Tuesday, December 26, 2017

NEW YEAR GREETINGS





AS WE TURN THE CALENDAR

WE CHRONICLE LAST YEAR'S EVENTS

NOW MAY WE MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR

VIGOROUSLY MEETING INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES

WHILE RECOGNIZING WE ALL SHARE THE SAME PLANET.




Monday, December 4, 2017

BRANDING AND TODAY'S CHILDREN

She is a beautiful child.  Long hair pulled back in a pony tail tied with a

big bow. She saw me and did a quick twirl holding out her skirt as she spun.

I asked her how old are you?  Six she answered with poise.


She wore a fancy dress,  bright white shoes with a small heel and white stockings.

I asked what was she doing up so early  and where was she going? 

She tells me, "to have my picture taken."


I tell her how beautiful I think she looks.  She points to her outfit.

With pride she points to her dress, to her shoes, to her stockings

and tells me the brand name for each.  


When she left,   I wondered.


When we, or children are so absorbed with keeping up with "brands" or

commercials  do we discourage curiosity or the enjoyment of each other?