Week 18

Did you know that Timmy never actually fell down a well? He fell down every gopher hole and quantum singularity he could find, but never a well. Which then begs the question, where were his parents? You have a kid with a complete lack of ability to learn from his mistakes, no common sense, and insensible desire to go mucking about in dangerous environments. I'm thinking after the first 2 times they would keep a better eye on him and not rely on his faithful K-9 companion to keep saving his bacon. But hey, I'm not a parent, and I haven't been able to stop my puppy from pestering the skunk that moved in so maybe I should be less judgy. One of these days, Mr. Stinkybutt is going to spray her instead of the area she used to occupy and she will be an outside dog so fast her head will spin. That being said, we look at Timmy and his wayward ways and think about the times. A simpler time, yet "less evolved" and "less civilized" by our modern standards. Is it really so much better now? Lets fast forward to today and see what Timmy's life would entail. "What's that Lassie? Timmy is cooking meth in the garage and the neighbor called the POPO? Quick girl, grab that broom and help me get rid of the evidence before the 5-O rolls up in here!" Ah to be a more evolved society, kinda brings a tear to your eye don't it? The really sad part is there are so many much worse things that could be filled in. The world has gotten so small people from anywhere can find anyone, learn about their lives and even with the right knowledge and desire, find where they live and any other desired information. The online world is a dangerous place, and yet there is a complete lack of common sense it's users operate under. They think because they are behind a keyboard that they are "safe" and that their "on line friends" are good people who they have known for years. Their sense of stranger danger is completely gone. It makes horrified that someone I know wanted to go to Egypt and stay with an online friend, and when the "friend" found out she wasn't traveling alone, suddenly he didn't want her to come. She thought it was because it was a small place. I thought it was because it's harder to stuff 2 people in a sack and ship them who knows where than it is to stuff in 1. Its sad that our journey of evolution comes with a degree of blind trust that overrides our ability to stay safe. And that the need to stay safe is more important than ever. There was a time that it was said "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." now it's "what happens in Vegas stays on Youtube." and once it's out there, there is no way to bring it back. I guess the point, valued readers, is to remember that evolution of society is a wonderful thing, but it's not all paved with gold and good intentions. Be Smart, Be Aware, and Be Safe.... and if you see an old abandoned well, don't play in it cause I'm pretty sure Lassie is not going to show up for the rescue.