Reading today:
- Rethinking the American Dream by David Kamp in the April Vanity Fair
“…that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.” Looking at it that way, the American Dream still exists, as it always will. But I think over time we have inflated the meaning tremendously, with almost unattainable expectations – the crux of the article.
I rethought the American Dream a long time ago and in my estimation, I’m living it! I’m educated, I’m healthy, I’m debt free! I’m darn happy out here seeing the world. My life is better, richer and fuller than it has ever been. The current economic crisis is affecting everyone, however, and international aviation is no exception. Our dreams are a little fragile these days. Still, I wouldn’t trade this life…
- Meet Menhaden by Alice Friedemann on the Ethicurean Blog
Ever heard of menhaden fish? Neither had I, until I read this. Now I have something entirely new to worry about!
Not exactly light & happy reading. That’s what diversions like this and this and this are for.
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