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Monday, October 1, 2012

Gene Roddenberry A Prophet?

Mr. Roddenberry epic franchise took place in the far flung future primarily in space on board the many incarnations of the Enterprise (and to extension the whole of the Federation). Amidst all the techno-babble and high tech gizmo's the stories were, broken down to their core, humanistic tales.  Morality tales ranging from racism, overzealous fundamentalism, environmentalism, old age even the taboo of interracial couplings and homosexuality but in all it was laced with the underpinnings of "hey, things WILL get better!"
It is with that same kind of optimism I have been reviewing many of the past and present world events and call me crazy but...I'm excited!  Grant you the unfortunate loss of life is regrettable but in the end I feel the sacrifices will not go unrewarded.  From Egypt and Syria, Libya to Africa and to our own New York and other major cities the "common man (and women)" are saying enough is enough.  Perhaps as a by product of    Globalization and seeing the grass on the other side of the fence, or living for far to long under oppression and tyranny the many uprisings and protests are bearing fruit.  I'm only a tender 45, and truth be told didn't have more then passing knowledge of world events, but I can't quite remember when so much was happening, so many growth pains as it were.  But I feel, well...hopeful.  Like the scene from "a Bugs Life" when Flick reveals to Hopper that there were many more "lowly ant's" then there were domineering grasshoppers the ants are revolting!  It will be tumultuous but in the end our kids may very well be inheriting a VERY different world!
ANYWAY!
In our little part of the realm today was another busy repair day (thank you ALL so very much!) and managed to find new homes for the men's Schwinn Sidewinder, the Honda racing bike and the "Daily Banger Special) Also put out a classic Fuji "Mt. Fuji" MTB!  Older lugged light weight frame with a way cool head set set up!  (will have pic tomorrow) Picked up a (soon to be) nice Myata road bike and a lovely ladies Specialized hybrid.  As well as a few nice Bangers!  So be working on getting those ready tomorrow.
Alright, I best get a move on as Momma is on her way home from MO tonight!
Peace!

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