The Human side of Humanity

 Hello my good readers, I have to take a deep breath to start this piece, as something happened to a member of my family recently that reminded me of episodes of violence and great sadness that didn't seem so long ago.  Then I  realized that 30 years (or more) have passed.  So much has changed for the better in the systematic response and management of emergencies, born out of one of the episodes -- but the episodes of senseless violence are still present.  So much still stays the same...for some but not all.  Part of that violence hit home within my inner circle, and it immediately made me think of an event that ended in a historic tragedy in Northeast (NE) Philadelphia.  NE Philly is a part of the city that is a part of me.  I'm a NE kid.  My friend Joe and I talk about our NE youth all the time.. Within days, the anniversary of that horrific event hit the news, it was then that I realized that 30 years had passed.  30 years had passed...

 Good day readers,  I am so happy to have this blog back up on the internet.  This process took a lot of turns due to a lack of communication from the portal owner that knocked it off line unknowingly, then a few self-induced errors while I tried to get it back on without assistance.  So much has happened.  As a writer, blogger, etc., not having the creative outlet to "empty my head," share my thoughts, both serious and humorous was uncomfortable. Getting the blog back up to share, brings me joy.  There is an underlying storyline here, and we will all get to it together, as I normally do.  First, what is joy?  According to my most trusted source, Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definitions vary but are related;  Joy- A feeling or state of great happiness or bliss. A source or cause of great delight.  One would say these are all positive and I agree.   The Human Side of Humanity blog by Answerman Sez getting back online is not t...

 Good day readers! Finally, after nearly a year and a half knocked offline, I am back.  I am back online.  Answerman says, this is a test post, and the test passed.  Thank you to my friend John H for taking the time to get HumansideOfHumanity.com back online.  I hope you enjoyed the cold Carlsberg's.  A great end to a nice weekend.  Stay tuned.  There's a lot to write about.  So much has happened.   The Answerman says, "It is good to be back."