A Little Yes.

Apparently one speed camera in Stains or somewhere took over £2 million in fines last year, and that’s without tax and Vat to pay. No wonder authorities are slow on the uptake of the warningy ones. These show your speed and if it’s over 30 they show a sad face and under 30 a smiley face. My guess is they think people will ignore them if there’s no fine to pay. Well today Mothermouse was driving us into town and I was listening to Bill Bailey on the radio and we happened on one of these warningy ones. As we passed it showed 30 and then the smiley face and Mothermouse, in a lovely glowing whisper of self approbation, issued a barely audible “Yes!” Yep, give Mothermouse a smiley face and it’ll go further than any number of fines. I love her for that. After 5 Rhythms last evening we were talking about people who’re hard work to be with. A woman who spent hours describing every detail of her depressing situation ended with, “I don’t know what to do.” Sad, but was she open to change, fluid enough to experiment, willing to risk dancing a new path, listen even? No. It’s amazing how easy it is to want change without being willing to make change happen. How illogical is that! We decided the appropriate response to such a person is, “You haven’t put enough hard work into becoming a lovely person. Fuck off.” Harsh but some people need to be hit with a shovel. Maybe then they will make a little change, which will bring a little success, which will warrant a little, “Yes.”