By
Andrew DeMarco
With all the craziness going on in the world today, my wife thought it would be a good idea to get in the Holiday Spirit by decorating a bit earlier than usual, hoping that it would provide some good tidings. This reminded me of my Christmas Rosy Glow from a few years ago where I wrote about the gift of needing nothing which got us into the giving spirit. The gift of nothing except for good health, family and friends is a gift that I can only wish for everyone.
A little over nine years ago I posted a eulogy by an anonymous author regarding the death of Common Sense and unfortunately little has changed. Some simple examples for the return of common sense are: There are some who are advocating that mathematics is racist. I don’t see how and I do not know if it is something that anyone will ever need at some point in their life. Another example of a lack of common sense is when our politicians want to pass laws lowering the penalties for crimes when that particular crime is on the rise. Finally, there are those who want to change history by erasing it instead of learning from it. Something which my Rosy Glow from nine years ago proves that we have learned nothing from our past and you can’t erase it.
However, this year will be different because I do want something and it is something that we need and would all benefit from. What I want is in no way selfish but it is something which is much needed in the world today. All I want for Christmas this year is a return to simple Common Sense which doesn’t seem like too much to ask for but isn’t quite that simple a request. It isn’t simple because folly and stupidity and a lack of common sense have taken over and is running rampant in today’s world especially among our educators, politicians and media and is infecting all parts of our lives today. Rather than continue my rant and put a damper on your holiday, I really would like you all to reread my Rosy Glow regarding this.
So, this holiday season as we all gather with our family and friends, let’s have a Common Sense Christmas or whatever holiday you may celebrate. Have civil discussions on all topics, especially about family traditions and experiences and remember those who are no longer with us to see all the common sense decisions and sacrifices they made to make us who we are today. This will hopefully lead to a new move toward common sense, one which can truly bring us all Peace on Earth and good will towards men. But also that feeling that Cousin Bob would call that….. Rosy Glow!
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
&
Happy New Year
To All
Bob's Rosy Glow 
Amen Andrew. I have been preaching to our administration for years that we need to implement a Common Sense 101 class for all incoming Freshmen and new staff. Simple stuff like please and thank you. We all need to get back to the simple things. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎅 🤶🌲