35 - What in the World???

I confess, there has been more than once in the past while when I've tuned in to watch Jerry Springer.  And every time, without fail, there is at least once an episode when I shake my head and wonder about people in our world ... and wonder about myself, for watching this crap.  I honestly can't believe there really are people in this world like that - and that they seem to not only populate his stage but also his audience as well!! And, colour of skin makes no difference - they are all nuts!  Mr. Springer seems to be ok, (I've read that he's crass, but I would say his guests and audience are!!) he seems that his head is screwed on pretty straight, his 'Final Thoughts' are always something thoughtful and solid, and yet ... the people ... holy man! What a sorry lot! And his audience? The thing is that it's like a car wreck ... you just can't turn away!  I mean, even if the 'guests' do come prepared to fight, please ... this does nothing for your dignity as a human being! I am embarrassed to be part of the same population as you. Mind you - then I think, will all the new awareness I am developing and all the things I'm noticing, I really shouldn't be surprised, should I?
     It's at times like this I need to practice my right as a viewer - turn the damn thing off!!  There is enough crap that goes into my head without a conscious choice, and, I really don't need this in there as well.  The only positive thing that can come of it is the gratitude (and desire to ensure it does not become so!) for that not being me! Besides, there are much better things I could be doing with my time.


Gratitude for Today
1/ Today, I'm grateful for having at least a sense of human dignity, in comparison to those sad people, anyway!
2/ Today, I'm grateful for the phone calls I got done - I got the same answer for both, but at least I now know my next step!
3/ Today, I'm grateful for the awesome weather!  We are breaking records!!
4/ Today, I'm grateful for my niece and nephew ... I'm really glad that I am in closer touch with them!
5/ Today, I'm grateful for the calls I made ... they should have been done a long time ago, but I did them today.  Next step ...