News, is what I think I'm referring to. The good news? As far as I can tell the world is still here. Of course, have you ever wondered if it might not be the same world today as it was when you fell asleep at the end of yesterday? It's not. The only thing constant in life is change. Sorry. I forget who said that. But, that it's true, I have no doubt. And there is the multiple alternate world theory. Every time we make a decision, an alternate world is created where we decided the "other" way. So think about this, what is the "real" world?
Anyroad, it's good to be here. So say I.
The bad news? You know as well as I. Human beings are treating other human beings in horrible and dreadful ways. Not to mention what some do to animals. Murder, mayhem, torture, cruelty, indifference to all those less fortunate and the inhumane conditions they live in, such as hunger and poverty. And more.
I prefer my horror and violence to be fictional. And, I do have to say, I love a good story. It doesn't matter whether it's one of science fiction, fantasy, horror, crime noir, steampunk, or whatever other fiction genre or label that comes to mind. It just has to be a truly exceptional tale. Well. At least a very good one. It doesn't even have to have a happy ending. But it has to move me. The best tales, be it short story, novella, or novel, leave me not just changed, but uplifted in an undefinable way. So. Throw in some excitement, a few tense and/or horrible moments or situations, some romance (as long as it fits in with the story line), with random elements of violence, apocalypse ( I have always liked apocalyptic novels), magic (good and/or bad), heroic but flawed protaganists (main characters), and very importantly, a villain or villains that I love to hate.
I will list some of what I've been reading on my other blog, Books & Birds, but not today. Hopefully before next week.
And as for the Fake, mentioned in the title of this post, there are a lot of fake things in the world. Scam artists try to sell knock-offs to us. Fox News tries to convince us that their "fake" news is the real thing. And sometimes our own minds have real trouble telling the lies (including our own) from the truth.
In conclusion, staying the same is impossible; it's good to be alive; all violence and horror should be fictional; and it does take a clear head, and heart, to know the difference between what is fake, and what is real.
That, I think, is enough for today. So, embrace life no matter what, and try to take care of each other. And of course stay out of trouble if possible. If not, well...have fun getting in trouble at least.
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