Radiation exposure from Japan

Most people will acknowledge that we live in a world of uncertainty. However, when we hear of a nuclear disaster, it  triggers a psychological effect, which can magnify feelings of uncertainty. This can bring about worry, feelings of helplessness, and a concern for our families and loved ones. I'm referring to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, where radiation is leaking out into the air. An event brought about by a recent earthquake and tsunami there.

I have read about people scurrying about looking for potassium iodide pills for protection against thyroid cancer, buying up breathing filters to prevent inhalation of radiation and others staying in doors. This sounds like a scene in Japan, but it's here in the US. We live in excess of  5,000 miles away from the disaster. Is there a reasonable cause for this panic? In this blog, I wanted to help out a little, so I did some research on the matter. Here's what I came up with: (1) An easy chart to help you understand radiation exposure  (3)

Now, let say this: It will be imperative that our scientist and research stay sharp about testing American waters for contaminated fish. You don't want to eat those. Radiation is bad by any approach we take. We need to stop using it. But easier said than done, so far anyway.

Road Rage

I was driving on the freeway and about to exit when a late model Toyota Camry sped by me on my right side between me my exit as I was turning into it, and almost caused me to miss my exit. Good thing I looked twice because a green Ford bronco came up on my rear, darted around me and cut me off again chasing the Camry.

The Camry darted back onto the off ramp and so did the Bronco with two guys in it, the driver flailing his arms out the window and throwing things at the Camry from the truck. They both came to a stop behind cars waiting at a red light as I came up on the Bronco from the rear and slowed to a stop.

The driver of the Bronco jumped out and in a fast pace went to the rear of his vehicle open the camper shell door and took out what looked like a golf club, he then strutted back around his vehicle and up to the Camry and bashed the rear window in. There were a lot of cars at this 4 lane light stop but no one sad anything.

We were all in shock! 

The driver of the Camry then got out of his car, went over to the Bronco's driver who had gotten back into his truck after breaking that guys rear window out. And to everybody's surprise, grabbed the guy in the truck around the throat and proceeded to put his fist through the side window of the Bronco. The guy in the truck just sat still and his passenger did too.

After a few seconds the Camry driver who stood about 6'5" and looked to weigh about 250 lbs released the other guys throat and walked away. Both drivers left without further incident. Are incidents of road rage increasing in your area? Has it been escalating lately? Watch out! People are reacting badly to otherwise mundane things lately. Keep your cool. 

I Think Too Much

Do you ever think too much? Does it feel like you've become obsessed with something someone did, or didn't do. What about and idea, ever think an idea TO DEATH? Do you ever get caught up in thinking about something and drive past your turn, or shoot way past your exit on the highway? Is there a remedy for those of us who get too caught up in thinking about things? Is this a character flaw? I mean Often I will think something to death before I actually move on, or decide to quit thinking about it.

And then for some strange reason, it seems like I lost something during the process because I over thought the damn thing. I mean spontaneity is good sometimes but where is the cut off point once you're into it. Is there a "Rule of thought" for over thinking? Is there someone out there who would care to share? How do I hit that sweet spot every time, and let it go without thinking I might of missed something, you know what I mean?

How do I learn to stop and let it go? At what point should you quit thinking of something and start acting on it? I know from a creative standpoint when an idea comes you should act on it, but that's different, there is no repercussion to speak of if, you can practice spontaneity there.

If you get an idea for a sculpture and start sculpting it's okay. If you're experiencing this behavior in yourself, you can overcome it. I have overcome mine. I just decided to stop doing it once it was brought to my attention that was doing it. Has anyone ever told you, you think too much? Here at Peopletruths I can talk about everything people right?

Because all my readers are...People! Nothing is off subject as long as its about something of interest to...you got it, people. This morning I decided to write my first blog here and this is it.

I'm new at this blogging thing and already I see I have a lot to learn. There's a pretty big learning curve about it. A lot ideas came at me all at once, and as simple as this blog subject is to write in, they were all the wrong ideas. Rule number one: Pick your subject matter carefully. This went on until I just said forget it, I'm thinking too much. So I wrote this. Whadda ya think? :)

How to stop thinking too much!