The world is a mess but I'm conflicted, because i still get to look out my window and see my 10 year neighbor learning to ollie his skateboard on the sidewalk. A golden child, with a hardworking Mom and a dad that is out of the picture. " i love danger" this kid once told me. It made me smile.
The next day he had made me a drawing of an axe, a skateboard, and an eagle with the words -I love Danger- written above it. Through his eyes i can see a confidence and calm that could take down an empire, but i think his only desire is to challenge himself... weather its with his skateboard, pen and paper, or jumping missing chunks in the sidewalk with the other neighborhood kids.
We are two beings on this planet earth, observing and participating in our own way, with over 30 years between us. Two different colors, two different experiences but we share conversation and i talk to him like an adult because honestly sometimes his views are the most honest and refreshing thing i hear all day. With all the hate and labels and lies i see, looking out my window can mute all of it. If you remove all the hate and fear in your heart and look inside what do you have left.... isn't that the part that should be nurtured. I don't consider my sell a politically correct person, i understand how fights start, i've had to protect my self many times, i'm a gun owner, a polluter, and far from perfect...... but i don't believe in hating someone for the color of their skin. I still believe in this world and it's power to laugh and love.
13 comments:
Welcome back! Seriously!
Man, the feeling of that first ollie...
Great to see new posts from ya Max! Any recent skating?
Just imagine if everyone put there energy into something fun and good. like this kid! The world would be a better place!
RESPECT!!!
right-fuckin'-on Max!
Good words Max, missed ya
I can dig it
Kids are the best. My daughter wants to be a dog walker when she grows up, wants to skate like the girl on YouTube (Nora), wants to start karate class and Irish dance. The other day she rode up the driveway on my motorcycle. I asked her if she wants to ride it again, her answer "maybe, but I would rather have my own". Kids are better than adults. If you let them be who they want, love who they want and try the things they want 20 years from now the world will be a better place. Thanks for the posts
Thanks for still blogging dude. Insta is headache inducing sometimes.
It warms my heart to see that you found another one. I know that the first two had quite an effect on you and I hope the outcome for this guy is more favorable. -Anthony
thank you guys... seriously
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