Another Detour

Please excuse this detour from tales of Portland, but I had to share my current thoughts...

I saw this quote and just can't get away from it. It's the last line that prompted some serious thought.

I won't play coy here, I can feel pretty ridiculous myself.

Frequently. 

I have a terrible [terrible] habit of comparing.

Every time I do, it's a swift jab to the spirit; The things I want and believe are not normal.

At all.

To most they are foolish, naive, and you know that one word... [ridiculous]

The quote is by Marilyn Monroe, who is by no means a hero of mine. In fact, a lot of things she represents I would strongly stand against. But here's yet another chance to keep that baby and throw out the dirty water.

So here are my musings:

In The Case Of

Absolutely Ridiculous

Vs.

Absolutely Boring

One seeks high and low to find life, and the fullness thereof;

While the other submits itself to a flat line perspective.

One invests passion, soul, and energy;

While the other holds back every asset in fear of being emptied.

One accepts challenge with grace and wit;

While the other falters at even the quietest doubt.

The case is made.

The research and testimonies prove it all.

Now we are the judge and the jury;

Harriet Beech

How truly ridiculous is it 

William Wilberforce

To 

Harriet Tubman

Be 
Truly  
Ridiculous




Martin Luther King, Jr.