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April 27, 2009

A few weeks ago I got an annoying email from someone I largely respect. The gist of the message was more or less a lecture about me carelessly enjoying myself while the world is going to hell in a hand-basket. This, at first, disturbed the s#!+ out of me.

That email, coupled with two recent deaths of people I cared about, caused me to temper the frequency and tone of my on-line postings.

However... upon full personal reflection of the state of the world... I come to this conclusion: I DID NOT CAUSE THE MESS THE WORLD IS IN! So anyone who does not like the fact that I am enjoying this planet, do yourself (and ME) a huge favor and DO NOT follow my entries on the four networks I post to. It is that simple.

To everyone else, I plan to resume normal programing tomorrow.

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1moremile12-May-2009 14:59
Good photo and good philosophy! I should take notes.
1105191228-Apr-2009 20:41
I can understand the frustration a compassionate person may feel when it seems that their
heartfelt efforts appear to be in vain but I have to say that this person should be made aware
that enlisting aid through anger, negativity or by trying to shame will only be fruitless.
I suspect that you two are not intimate friends and this post was for his, or her, benefit.
I think what is paramount is to keep one's own house in order and what somebody else does
or doesn't do, really isn't anyones business but that person. Rock on Dave.
Scott
Char28-Apr-2009 13:07
Good for you Dave! I've enjoyed your adventures and am sure many other people have too. How sad that someone could be so rude. I'm sorry to hear of your losses.
Guest 28-Apr-2009 10:03
Bravo David!
laine28-Apr-2009 09:30
Good for you Dave !! I have a theory...while I pay for it then I decide, when & what & where....!!
Cindi Smith28-Apr-2009 04:43
Go get um, Dave! We have the right to happiness....what did this person expect you to do, solve the world's problems??? Sounds like someone is not happy with themselves. Glad you decided to carry on and enjoy life. I like this image of you and you keep on keepin' on!
Dennis Hoyne28-Apr-2009 03:19
Way to go, Dave. Passion is good, life is too short not to enjoy what you can. One can't feel guilty about that which he has no control over.
Guest 28-Apr-2009 02:53
Dave you just keep on enjoying the life you worked for and deserve!!!! There will always be a national or world crisis that affects us all but you can't stop living nor enjoying life! And you can't let ones opinion alter your outlook. I look forward to seeing more posts from you & Jill. Enjoy your sail into the sunset my friend.... Jv
Guest 28-Apr-2009 02:41
Some people can't see others happy. Keep up your work Dave, we like it.

-Khalid
Coleen Perilloux Landry28-Apr-2009 02:39
You're looking good Dave, but you've got fire in your eyes.
Have you had lots of wind this cruise? We've had wind constantly for almost a month now, not just a breeze, wind.