I started this blog, ‘buzztail’, in July 2006. It’s gone through several incarnations since then, and it’s been inactive for several years. I decided it’s time to resurrect it. I don’t how much posting I’ll actually do, I’m not given to anything that could pass for deep thinking, but I guess this is as good a time as any to just put it out there. For what it’s worth.

I have my other blog, desert topographics, and an account on bluesky. Both are dedicated to photography and other arts. I keep both free from politics, at least the headline grabbing 24/7 shit that we’re bombarded with from the media circus, and from the constant blather about the shitshow that passes for politics in our society. And from the endless finger pointing pissing contests that follow from it. Especially on social media. Does that mean I’m apolitical? Not at all.

Much goes on behind the scenes. Decisions are made, battles are fought, that the media don’t deem worthy of covering. Clickbait that keeps everyone focused on the headlines seems to be the favored method of operating. Pointing fingers and wringing our hands in despair is futile. We need to home in on the issues that matter most to us – environment, gender issues, ethnic cleansing, attacks on the constitution, whatever – and support those who have boots on the ground and have the muscle to fight for them. Usually in the courts. And trust that others are fighting on other fronts. To try to keep up with it all is overwhelming and paralyzing. Pick your fights.

Shozan Jack Haubner (no link) did an interesting video after the last election. He said it’s useless to waste our time wringing our hands and giving in to despair. He said we need to find our swords. I’d say that’s true – running around flapping our wings like the sky is falling is a colossal waste of time and energy. We need to find our swords, sharpen them, and then pick our fights.