Approx. One year from now, about these times

[kycahi]

After ignoring these fora for a few months, I dove back in very recently and read many posts expressing dismay and frustration at the state of things. I wanted to counter those posts if possible, so maybe sharpened my attention to things going on.

What's been happening in the very recent times gives hope to me:

• The Middle East has young people peacefully expressing a desire for change from autocratic rule
  
• The Oscars showed, to me, a greener (ray) atmosphere among the participants (in interviews as well as the big show)
  
• An Israeli guy edited a YouTube music video out of a Qaddafi rant and young Arabs embrace its humor
  
• Al Qaeda is losing relevance
  

Perhaps I'm wearing rose-colored glasses, as plenty is still unfortunate in the world, but I choose to see the planet's 4D rubbing off on more people. Maybe all of this positivity is from Wanderers themselves, but the behavior seems to be gaining visibility. I hope it's contagious.

"The 4D train is now arriving; prepare to board, please!"