The Paradox of Our Time - George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that
we have taller buildings but shorter tempers;
wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less;
we buy more, but enjoy less

We have bigger houses and smaller families,
more conveniences, but less time;
we have more degrees, but less sense;
more knowledge, but less judgement;
more experts, yet more problems,
more medicine, but less wellness.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life,
we’ve added years to life not life to years.

We’ve been all the way to the moon and back,
but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space.
We’ve done larger things, but not better things.

We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion;
big men and small character;
steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce,
fancier houses but broken homes.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up
to you in awe, because that little person soon
will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,
because that is the only treasure you can give with
your heart and it doesn’t cost a cent.

Remember, to hold hands and cherish the moment,
for some day that person will not be there again.

Give time to Love, give time to speak, give time to
share the precious thoughts in your mind.

Happy Earth Day!

Alright, I think my hiatus from blogging has gone on for long enough. I recently returned from a voyage to Cambodia & Vietnam. I taught english & dance at an elementary school in the rural village of Pailin, Cambodia. Here's a new photos I took of the kids there.

I'm off on a grand adventure

I won't be posting anything new for 13 whole days because I will be on an adventure in Cambodia! I will be exploring temples, teaching kids to dance and speak english and hopefully not getting malaria! I can hardly wait. Wish me good luck and happy thoughts, please!

And also, whether you celebrate Easter or not, you should definately eat perogies (polish dumplings) on Sunday because I won't be home to join in on the Polish Easter tradition!