Some thoughts that
probably make sense:
God
did not make ugly kittens; He knew cats would be a hard sell.
A plant that self-seeds into
a crack the size of a toothpick is a kind of “nature wins” event we will never
understand.
From 105 The River: “The fact
that jelly fish have survived for 650 million years despite not having brains
gives hope to many people.”
It only takes one person to
think positive about a community to start a positive movement: Thanks to all the “City of Go” volunteers who
are making a difference throughout Galva.
Finding and visiting a
restaurant that uses seasonal local produce is a wonderful thing for: the farmer, the restaurateur and your little
tummy.
For some folks, the speck of
human frailty is only in the other person’s eye.
In this area of the Midwest,
we need to stop and realize we aren’t in the middle of California wild fires,
Louisiana floods, Middle East religious’ wars, urban crime, West Coast drought,
Texas border issues, China’s air pollution nor wars that have left so many
children orphans. You and I are Blessed
beyond measure.
If you haven’t heard at least
one person say, “That’s the best looking corn I’ve ever seen.” this year, you
haven’t been to a coffee shop.
The organizers of the Back
Roads Music Fest should be on the cover of Time magazine for being optimistic,
intelligent and a huge benefit to our community.
The components are all there
to form a Galva Historical Association; To preserve, publicize and enhance.
The laziest thing you can do
is think in negative terms.
When we think of economic
development, we often dream of bringing in big businesses. But the backbone of small towns is the
privately owned mom and pop stores, factories and enterprises. Thank your local business owners for making
your life better and then support them!
If you’ve ever read a
newspaper published in another town, you have to realize we have one of the
best weeklies in the US! We don’t have
to like everything they print – we just have to appreciate all it takes to be
there for us.
Speaking of the Galva News,
take a scroll through the G.N. Facebook page and it soon becomes evident just
how many volunteer groups and local businesses are working to better our local
communities.
Every time I see a weed has
been pulled from a public garden area, I know our communities are thriving in
ways we don’t always notice.
If you’ve never seen where
bad things can be the stepping stone for good things, then take a look at the
work going on in the old furniture store/doctor offices – pretty darn wowzer.
Does anyone but me look at
Patrick Sloan volunteering his music and think, “That apple didn’t fall far
from the tree.”
Although the whole
“competition” thing sometimes gets in the way, supporting all the little towns
around us only benefits us as a whole.
For those in the national
media who think all of America hangs on to every little political tidbit – they
should have seen the reaction of the crowds along the Galva 4th of
July parade. Bring on the many queens
and their courts, the tractors, the floats, the kids, the trucks and for anyone
under ten, THE CANDY! But politics in
parades – yawn.
The day someone coined,
“Enquiring minds want to know.” is the day the national media started that slow
slippery slide into a baloney sandwich without the bread.
If you grew up before
politically correct, parental hovering, instant gratification, everyone having
their own vehicle, phone, computer and your wishes
or opinions trumped those of adults - then you are an old person. And I mean that in the kindest way. And our parents meant it in the kindest
way. And it might be kind today.
And in conclusion my friend: The “Sweet smell of success”
is called sweat equity.
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