I have just read an article about Janus who is the Roman god for which the month of January is named after. He is called the Lord of the Beginnings. It seems like the whole world is entering a time of new beginnings this year. Although I think a lot of the issues have been going to happen for the last few years.
The new world started when George Bush, decided to attack Iraq. He had a vendetta to go after Sadam H. but I am not so sure it was the smartest approach to what he has done to the American economy and the people of that country. Since that was in 2001, the world has had a lot of time to reflect. I am sure if the Russian's had rethought about going into Afghanistan they would have also. I am not sure they were any better off after that conflict or dubious adventure.
The world economies are still in a boat on a rocky sea and as the German Premier, Angela Merkel seems to be the woman who is holding everything together. That said some of the new countries on this planet, Canada, Australia and the United States, seem to see some light at the end of the tunnel and are holding there own. Britain and its, Prime Minister Cameron seems to be showing, other than his lack of insight for the young and the university fees, some leadership qualities. I guess we should all burn some incense and give up a prayer to, Janus for our continued preservation and the restoration in some countries of a healthier and stable, economy in world governments.
I don't know what is going on, my friends as I should include myself in these issues at the moment. Maybe besides our age and dealing with aging members of our families, or jobs/work that is and may not be. I just seem to have a load of concerns about them that includes my offspring who always seem to have need in some area of their young lives. I guess combined with our winter lack of light and our instant media these days it is hard to get away from life stresses. My dream is to move, to a more northerly community and stay there for half the year and just not be available to worry about what is going on in either my friends worlds for a bit or the world in general, for that matter. No matter how I look at it that plan is still good in my books.
I have been contemplating spending some time visiting my overseas offspring and his partner in June however a rental in my favourite area of beach country is tempting also. A month with no traffic and no city sounds is good also. A summer would be better.
I just read a funny quote about that said, 'One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.' This was written by the author and philosopher, Iris Murdoch. I can't say I know a lot about Iris M. as I have only seen a movie about her life which was based on a book by her husband. However I am in agreement with this statement. I spend part of my week with friends who enjoy going for coffee or tea out to various cafes and sometimes it is at our house. Today my friend and I wanted to find a new but less expensive place for coffee, she is helping her, both gifted offspring, through higher education. We headed to a Greek bakery, the delights in this place are too numerous to mention. We were good and tried to stay away from the sugar confectionery. I go for the custard with philo pastry and honey. My friend went straight for a flaky turnover. The coffee also is good just slightly more intense then other coffee outlets. We sat in the big window of this pleasant shop. Although it is on a main road, it is bright and friendly. My friend is from a Chinese family, although brought up here. We have become friends who have a reassuring balance to our relationship. Actually, we have some very similar background issues and raised our families although not together at almost the same schools.
When we are out time flies, and issues seem to melt into intense discussion, and quite often laughter. My friend is from a family, who worked hard for their foot hold in this country. Has taken their lessons to heart but also walked her own path. My family all though a century earlier has done the same thing. We have a lot of respect for each other and seem to find never be short for words.
I can say that one of the small treats in my life are my woman friends who fill it with their life stories their wisdom, their knowledge and the comfort that I am not alone on my journey into a new age.
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