I try to stay away from politics but people keep getting in the way. I have shared with you on “The Porch” my dislike of this constant incivility and the constant state of confrontation. It has permeated most every segment of our society. I have a hard time getting use to the fact that in general…people stay mad most of the time. Mad…well that is a relative term but angry that is another level. There is a segment of our society that can only express themselves through anger, I always say they have a lack of understanding of the “Kings English”, therefore they rely on cursing and hurling insults because they are without facts and information and consumed with hate…thus reason is not part of their thought process. Folks this is not confined to any certain group, race, wealth or intelligence factor…many people today are just plain mean in heart, mind and spirit. Of course you knew I would go here…the best example of this theory of mine is the state of politics here in the USA. One of the great things about Pondering is it is not a debate. Debates have one characteristic that drives the conversation …there has to be a winner and loser. Pondering is a weird way of discussion that has no winner, no loser, facts are not necessary and civility and respect for the opinions of others is expected of all present. So what is the Ponder here? We all need a little bit of Jesus… No solution to our differences or hope for a better way exists in hate. So Ponder This… Smile a bit, be kind and be thankful for what you have.

jk