Random Thoughts This Week

I haven't been great about blogginglately, but some things have come up over the past few weeks that have made mego "hmmmmmmm" – so just thought I'd share.
1)     It must be hard to be a conservative in the arts – especially inHollywood. I am first to admit I'm pretty darn liberal, but why shouldn'tpeople be able to speak their mind? The truth is - that's how they feel even ifthey speak up or not. I'm sure we all know people that feel a certain way abouta big topic in the news…a way that may be contrary to us. Look at social media.Ever get into it with someone on FB? And have you worked with that person inwhat you felt was a 'liberal setting' in life? That's why I sort of feel forthose Hollywood types who can't seem to speak out without getting attacked.
2)      How do peoplefeel about those that see an opportunity & run with it? Now, there aretimes that good can come out of that and I feel one should seize the moment andgo for it. But recently there was a certain person who seemed to take advantageof being at a certain place surrounding a very high profile person. The demiseof one seemed to elevate this person. To me, that's not using an opportunityfor good.
3)     I'm getting closer to 9,000 tweets sincejoining twitter last year and thinking about what I've learned. I love theinformation I find on twitter and love to re-tweet and share. There are amazingpeople in this world that can be so supportive, it's mind boggling. There arealso those that use every opportunity they can to make every piece of socialmedia (blogging, social sites) point back to selling their product orthemselves. It's a really tough line, but when you find your 'tribe' that hasyour back: it's a great thing. Oh…and also, every time I hear the word "tribe"used on the internet – I always think of HAIR: THE MUSICAL.
4)     I found I had to re-read my patience blog as some recent eventsare making me feel impatient again. Doing some nice breathing exercises to calmdown. Must remind myself: nothing I can do about it.