Transitions

Today’s rant has to do with the unavoidable transition from the late-twentieth century to the 21st century. Basically, how difficult it has been for me, a 63 year old man, to adjust, to internalize, and overall, accept today’s century.

Primarily, I have a hard time to interact with changes, such as: customer service [then and now], those who break laws deliberately, and overall living in an ever-changing world; not to mention, in my very own community.

I had no choice, if I wanted to keep on living, to transition from 1999 to 2000+ on the calendar. Time passed, whether or not I was ready. I admit: I thought I could transition, that I could adapt, and that life as I knew it, would continue without forethought, reservation, or even a healthy pause to catch my breath. Truly: why could I not get a breather, an undefinable moment or 17, or even time getting cut in half, so I could pause, re-consider my options, and prepare myself for a whole new world.

Yes, I wanted some time to adjust. Naturally, I was given amble time to adjust to the 21st century, during the first few or couple years. Again, during those earlier years, I fully, thoroughly, and without doubt believed that I could handle any and all changes. Right? What could be so hard doing what every other 6 or 7 billion people were doing in their daily lives? It was, and continues to be, quite hard.

For now, I shall finish this particular rant by ranting about those who break any and all lives, to suit their needs, desires, and wants.

Yes, I have, and I fully believe this to be true, stated that many other people on this planet of ours are breaking the law. How? Simple: running through red lights, going much faster than the posted speed limit, driving through stop signs, making illegal left turns [e.g., making the left turn on a red light], or speeding through intersections, without any regard for human life, especially those who are children. How can, how does someone driving like a speedster at the Indy 500, not care, or not seem to care, if children get hurt by breaking a law? I mean, really? How does someone like this live?

Once again, simply. People today, especially our young, do not live beyond the current moment. Thus: there is no accountability for breaking the law, there is no responsibility for not following the laws of the road, and there is no concern about such actions, as any mistake, law breaking, or otherwise unhealthy act happened yesterday; or its equivalent.

Until next time, my readers, fellow ranters, and the like. Thank you for reading today.