Joe's Journal

The word “sick” has changed from someone or something being ill, to mean something is great or awesome. A neighbor of mine did something yesterday that I consider sick in its original meaning. He would consider it to be sick in its new meaning.

Of course, he was drunk and high at the time. I see more and more people around me being drunk, high, or both, most of the time. Can’t they stand reality?

Reality is not pleasant right now. I get that. My high is reading a good book, or watching a movie that has depth or meaning. I also like to think about big ideas. I used to get high from listening to music. But I don’t get much pleasure from music any more. At least not using substances to escape reality lets me see the train wreck of civilized behavior coming on.

As to the coming train wreck of this country, there’s nothing much I can do about it. I’ll just have to muddle along, enjoying my simple pleasures. I will vote and hope for the best.