Through the Glass Darkly
It seems to me that there are at least two ways to view our modern world. Most of us take things at face value. We believe they're just what they appear to be. A tree is a tree. A car is a car. A city is a city. No more, no less. For most of us, that is the way we view nearly everything. We find comfort in that, and almost never question it.And then there is the other way to look at such things. That is, to begin exploring the deeper aspects of things we find in everyday life. Doing this isn't nearly as comforting, but it can lead to some startling, and beneficial revelations.
It was only a few years ago that everyone thought a candied apple must be one of the finest treats around. And it was, till someone started researching a thing called Red Dye No.2 .
Not all deeper understanding points to something toxic or dangerous. But sometimes deeper understanding can lead us closer to the truth. In the 2004 Presidential election, Florida poll workers actually took votes cast in black neighborhoods, and threw those votes away. By the boxful. Doesn't make you feel good to know that, but it does shed light on the truth. And that's always good for us. Even if it doesn't leave us with a warm feeling.
I wouldn't say I always want to know the truth about everything. I'm not that brave. But there are certian things I'm very curious about. And I sure do want to know what's going on behind the facade. Maybe a place like this is a good venue to ask a few questions.
Not too hard to tell where I'm going, is it? ( my good friends even think I'm predictable. Oh well. ) So I'll spend the next couple of posts presenting things that may be of interest. A few tentative peeks behind the facade. Maybe we can catch a glimpse of the lady without her makeup. But don't say I didn't warn you!
Of course you're invited to share your thoughts too. Can't wait to get started.
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Where are you? Come back I love your blog :)
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