On this Earth Day, I'm grateful for ... well, all of it. I live on a gorgeous planet, in a free country, surrounded by people who care, and again this year I'm cancer free. What? You say the economy is bad, politics has gotten out of hand, and people all over the world are suffering. Of course you're right but so am I. Can we agree that we live in a complicated world of beauty and challenge? Great. So the first thing we've agreed on is that We Live - at least until we die. Environmentalists tell us to tread lightly and leave only bubbles. In context, that's completely right but don't apply that to your life. Leave a legacy that includes visiting as much of this gorgeous planet as possible; exercising your freedom; and caring for the neighbors you know and those you don't. If you do this, you may see small improvements in the economy, politics and suffering. If we all do this, maybe the media will run out of bad news. It's a worthy goal.
In the meantime, celebrate Earth Day with me by looking at some of our planet's beauty.
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