My new book has me reflecting. On life. Evolution. What the day to day will look like in 10, 20, even 50 years from now. I think of my Cousin and Uncle. The path's that their lives have taken. The ever evolving world of commerce where we are on a constant hunt to "get ours" which means drastic change in what was once just the accepted career field. And now...to the point.

I don't think big business will win. I don't think the powers that be will finally find that all crushing moment where we all become weak and subservient. The coming generation and even mine has shown me that. We are not willing to accept their collar and leash lying down. So this goes out to you corporation. We are coming for what you have because that which you do not give freely we will take through creative innovation.

The Grouch lately has been constantly on my playlist. Whether you are a hip hop fan or not this guy is seriously a legitimate auteur. The simple words "the grower in the hills with the crop" are really what have burgeoned this vision of bourgeois society rising up. Marijuana cultivation has become much more than a bunch of aimless hippies in the hills growing to get high. It has become a culture of taking a stance against the norm by simply doing. In the simple act of separating themselves from the daily rat race these and people in the hip hop and progressive rock cultures, art community, and many other avenues have said, "We will not lie still and take it."

That puts a smile on my face...and the fact that I have a visitor. She is pretty incredible. :) Much love all and have a great 4th.

J...