Do you ever just wonder, “Why?” I do.
Would you call this generation the "Y" generation?
Would you wonder why some of my thoughts and feelings about things make me wonder, “Why?”
"Y" do small children often say why? Why this, why that. Maybe we need to take a lesson from them and ask why!
Why? Maybe we would get some answers. Maybe not. But maybe it would make people more accountable for their actions.
"Y" in a day and age of almost instant electronic communication do politicians feel they need to spend the amount of time and money they do on seemingly continuous campaigning?
"Y" isn't it more important for them to do the job that they were elected to do, instead of just running down their opponents and talking about the things they did or didn't do?
"Y" do we receive pages of literature telling us we have the right to privacy, and yet it really isn't there?
"Y" isn't a holiday like Martin Luther Day a Civil Rights Day? Even our Presidents have a "Presidents’ Day,” not individual birthday celebrations.
"Y" is showing the posterior from low hanging drawers and jeans, which might draw attention, attractive to some?
"Y" would anyone go through the misery of body piercing, and "Y" do they select the places that they have pierced? All these little gems need washing around every day.
"Y" would anyone subject themselves to covering their bodies with grotesque tattoos? Ouch. It has to hurt, and if one were born with the blemish they would wish for nice, clear skin.
"Y" would anyone abuse or lose their children when there are childless couples reaching out for children to love?
"Y" does it give them a kick or feeling of power to torture them?
"Y" do people choose to smoke when they know of its ill effects?
"Y" do people choose to contaminate their lives with drugs that can only cause them trouble?
"Y" do people work harder to attain a fortune illegally than if they went out and worked that hard for it they could do better?
"Y" do we shout when a whisper will give better results?
"Y" can't we get along in life without constantly having to talk on our cell phones?
"Y" do we tend to leave the less desirable things to do last when doing them right away would relieve us of stress?
"Y" do we laugh when something happens to someone that may look funny but it isn't?
"Y" would we pay big bucks for new worn out jeans when we'd throw the real thing in the garbage?
"Y" doesn't Mother Nature even out her attacks of drought and too much rain?
"Y" do we spend big money on projects and renovations that though mediocre, things are still suitable and usable, when we need the money so bad in other places?
"Y" when we know the odds are apt to put floods and storms in our area do we still build below water levels or structures that won't handle the wind?
"Y" do we pay for the name when other brands are just as good?
"Y" doesn't it make you wonder how people come up with enough money to spend all their time practicing on a ski slope or ice rink, etc.?
"Y" wouldn't you hate to have a so-called "body guard" or job requiring someone to follow you every move? Necessary but not nice.
"Y" do men think the unshaved look is attractive? Or do they just want to look older?
"Y" was "slap stick" comedy so laughable?
"Y" do we rate shows for children when they are so often accompanied by horror commercials? How do they think parents can supervise violence under the circumstances? Parents have nothing else to do but turn off the television completely.
"Y" would you pay $60 to jump in an ice covered lake, or pay $20 or $30 to participate in a run or a ride for charity? Because you can and you are a nice person.
"Y" wouldn't you know when it is appropriate to remove your hat and salute the flag?
"Y" do you think of how expensive it is for a farmer in machinery and goods and not think it is a gamble?
"Y" nobody asks what you mean by “opener” when its spring or fall? The trophy may be different but the day is as important to hunters and fishermen.
"Y" do we underestimate the knowledge of the old timer, who never saw the inside of a college until his grandchildren graduated, when his expertise has gotten him this far?
"Y" are we less apt to drive the road less traveled? Just watch the dust fly.
Birthdays and annivesaries:
• Thursday, September 6th: LeAnn Hjoberg, Cindy Sloan Scheevel, Jackson Kilian, Tina Thostenson, Luke Trumble.
• Friday, September 7th: Tanner Ryan Green, Caleb Wacek, Bert Van Hal, Janice Nelson, Charles Phagan, Allen Wacek, Jenny & Jed Popiel, Summer & Wayne Schultz, Erik & Gina Cooper, Al & Becky Larson, Brant & Rhiannon Boerner.
• Saturday, September 8th: Pastor Joel Xavier, Natalie Aaseth, Cindy Loberg Smolinski, Anna Lois Erickson, Brittani Hagen, Karen Briggs, Kelly Hagen, Amy Johnson Svoboda, Jennifer Johnson Popiel, Jimmie Olson Jr., Jamie Thompson, Brenda Dokken, Bob & Karen Vaith, Brian & Jody Wayne, Jessica & Jay Eidem.
• Sunday, September 9th: Eva Lauren Wayne, Charlie Pence, Paul Aronson, Bruce Cerney, Corey Haddy, Steve Hanson, Roger Herbst, Jim & Mary Brocker, Randy & Deb Parks, Spencer & Suzanne Wayne.
• Monday, September 10th: Arnold Lund, Taya RaeAnn Lembke, Emily Crabtree, Caden Jensen, Curtis Blouin, Craig Blouin, Pauline Fetterly, Steve Granowski, Kathy Knudson, Sally Utpadel Waknitz, Connie Krusemark, Charlie & Diane Marlin.
• Tuesday, September 11th: Geoffrey Stieglbauer, Andy Arends, Dawn Misgen Meier, Craig Torgerson, Matthew Mueller, Kathy Nelson, Galen Christensen, Mark Calverly, Paul & Jo Otto, Steve & Mary Bailey, Leanna & Jared Peterson, Tim & Angie Butler, Brian & Jody Wayne, Rick & Linda Weckwerth.
• Wednesday, September 12th: Stacy Kubiatowicz, Joane Vanden Heuvel, Chloe Sue Walterman, David Wacek, Robert Kasper, Courtney Thostenson, Nikolas Zimprich, Eric Hunnicutt, Jennifer Wallerich, David Jepson, Tuyen Vu, Kris Klocek, Ken & Marian Hoffman.
May your special day be filled with sunshine and smiles.
