I never thought that going to the movies would ever cause me to ponder about our civilization. Well, a children’s movie anyway. Truthfully, it wasn’t the movie that got me thinking, it was what happened afterwards. As we exited the theater Solo ran ahead pushed open the heavy door and held it open. We passed through making sure we said thank you and told him what a good job he did. He beamed. Following us came about 10 more people who saw the door open and walked right through. Solo kindly held the door for all of them still beaming from our compliments. I thought it odd that not one of them noticed his small act of kindness.
Two thoughts came to my mind later. What happens to a civilization that ignores its younger members? What happens to a civilization that doesn’t recognize small acts of kindness?
Something to ponder.
January 27, 2009 at 9:03 pm
my computer is lame and blacked the music. I imagine is sounds great!
April 1, 2009 at 9:26 am
Crystal! I love your blog. I love that it sounds just like you, and I always loved the way you spoke and your take on the world. How fun. Your kids are adorable! I can’t believe we live so close (do we still or have you moved away?) and don’t ever get together! I found you on facebook, but I’m really not very good at facebook yet. I’m better at blogging (and not great at that either!) Anyway, I hope to talk to you soon!