Gentlemen

For all the real men that still open the door for a lady, that pause in their auto to let her cross the street, that pull & push her chair out, that offer her a jacket when she's cold, that walk around the door of a car to open it, that hold her hand & walk beside her- maybe slightly behind- but never in front, that stop their vehicle to let her drive first, even if it was his right-of-way; that allow her to go in front of them on a grocery line even if his hands are full- and many other gentlemen-like behaviors - THANK YOU - thank you, really, I mean that. Because it may be quite rare these days, I found, however, chivalry is not entirely dead, and when it is/was witnessed & delivered to me, I am truly grateful. Those of you that behave this way, please keep that up, because some of us do not take it for granted. As a woman, I needed to express that. Thank you.

Technology vs Life

I recall the days when I would audition daily in the city, (For those of you that don't know what that means, it translates as Manhattan); And I would see the strange devices among only select people; These brick-sized cell phones; And wonder why people need to constantly stay connected - Why they couldn't break away for an hour, two hours, even five hours. It was so odd to see & it's so "normal" to witness now. 

The world has gotten so much entirely crazy since then - that was the 90s- With the Internet and texting & such- I often see people at a dinner table not even spending quality time with their significant other, their friend or their family;  their Kids--Reaching down looking at their cell phones like a doctor or rescue worker on call; while the other person attempts to tell the story of their day... What has become of us? What example are we for our children?  Whom, by the way, have their own iPhones... 

Let's throw some good intention out there, To make time and space not only for other people but for ourselves. To not only respect company, But to give ourselves the freedom to enjoy life fully and not be trapped by the walls of technology.  To not see life on the computer screen, but to experience it. To tell our children and our grandchildren the things that we did and experience it with them as well. And not just read about other people's explorations.

 I am also grateful for technology for the things that are brought together; Old and new friendships; Exposure to my art & music; The ability to speak to people I never thought I would ever meet whom I've admired, To share my photography and so on, you get the idea. But a line must be drawn, Metaphorically.  

People it's time to live life again.  Facebook and all these other things are not your lifeline, are not your oxygen. Every day you wake up is a blessing and a chance for new things.  Take the time to experience and love your life. Squander nothing.  And appreciate everything, be grateful. 

Love & peace, Hyde. x

Make it a Happy World Oceans Day

Let's be proud of our Home. 

We're all one. We need the Ocean. We need Sharks, too. Without them, we die. Let's do our best and make it the best World for our Children & their future. Today is World Oceans Day. How will you make a difference? 

No way around it, the Ocean is the Earth's blood. Without it, we die. Respect her, treat her well, clean her Beaches, spare her Sea Life, protect her Predators. For without her blood, we cannot exist. ~hYdE