Words’ Worth

There is an active principle alive in all things;

In all things, in all natures, in the flowers

And in the trees, in every pebbly stone

That paves the brooks, the stationary rocks,

The moving waters and the invisible air.

All beings have their properties whch spread

Beyond themselves, a power by which they make

Some other being conscious of their life,

Spirit that knows no insulated spot,

No chasm, no solitude; from link to link

It circulates, the soul of all the worlds.

This is the freedom of the universe;

Unfolded still the more, more visible,

The more we know; and yet is reverenced least

And least respected in the human mind,

Its most apparent home.

William Wordsworth

Fireworks on Fireworks

L points out Fourth of July fireworks contribute to pollution.  They distribute heavy metal residues.  In other words they’re filthy and bad for ya.

K says to go.  The amount of pollution, compared to others sources, is so negligible, so why skip the community celebration and fun?

J, the real boss of me around here, says I’m going.  And so far, I say, “I don’t know”.

What are your plans?

I love our annual local rite for American independence.  Our town has the BEST fireworks display of any town it’s size, hands down.  And we always precede it with dancing to the oldies (and newies, I think, too) and lots of picnicking and socializing on Rider U’s big lawn.  Fabulous local fun.  Hard to pass up.

I am left with this for now: I’ll probably get swept up in the enthusiasm of the moment and go.  And I will feel bad.  Is that any way to live?

I invite your comments…

Ralph