Running, world change and responsibility, too much stuff

I ran outside yesterday, which I sometimes do to change it up from the treadmill. It was a nice evening, just after the super thunderstorm and before it got dark. I was listening to John Mayer for some reason on my IPOD, and giving myself a good head clearing, which running is superb for. The music was going on about world change and political responsibility, which annoys me at times. When celebrities complain about issues it always seems kind of hollow, like their celebrity status somehow excuses them from taking real responsibility for things socially and politically. I guess some could argue that many make a lot of noise about issues to draw attention to it, but most don't seem to be willing to really put their money where their mouth is. It could also be argued that your average individuals don't do a thing to help those in need around them, and we argue that we just don't have the time or money. i guess John's reason for the song was maybe to simply make you think. OK John, you win.

On a similar note, we are doing our bi-annual purging. Around Christmas and the girl's birthdays we gather up bags and bags of toys, clothes and various items to give to charity. I never know how we accumulate so much, but I am always so glad to thin stuff out. We will do another purge this year too, just before we move in September-I can't wait.I am preparing to sell furniture this time too. I fel like I change furnishings like clothing sometimes, but my tastes and needs are continually changing. At any rate, as long as I don't have old lady decor I am happy! It was similar with clothes this year too-I dropped pretty much 4 sizes so i have changed wardrobes right dlong with it over the past 6 mos. I guess the only good thing about it is the selection better in small sizes.