January 24, 2006

Savannah needs a Hot Dog Social in the park

Ok, it's been a long fermentation period and I haven't
written in a while. But, back in the seat again
I have some comments good and bad.

With all the crime in Savannah lately I'm feeling
a bit claustrophobic and in fear of living in this
great city. For one if you haven't been affected by
crime in this city, you know someone first hand who has.

It's a small town with lots of citizens up in arms
over what to do about it. Too deep to discuss hear about
racism and who to blame, I thought of an idea for everyone
in this city to bring us all together.

My blog is about bread and social issues related and
interrelated to bread. Bread, for centuries, has been the
foundation of many communities that brings people together.
So I thought today, why not have a day in the park
that brings all aspects of the city together.

Hot dog buns being bread celebrates the union of families
....Having been to a few picnics, I know they can be fun.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, brats for everyone.

Who would pay for this soiree? Not sure.
I thought it was an idea that would help this city to have
a day dedicated to the people of Savannah and the good things
this city has to offer.

We were talking at work today about
how nice it would be to open your windows at home when the
weather is so nice, but then we made a joke about worrying
about some criminal crawling in through the open window.

It's unfortunate that kind of thought sits in the back
of your mind, but the level of crime here does that to you
after a while.

So maybe someday Savannah will get this (crime) all under control.
Until then, when you see a stranger, think of having a hot dog
with that person and hopefully someday we can all celebrate together
and have a picnic with family and friends and new friends.