Freedom of Want

I have selected this picture because it shows a happy family coming together for dinner. The feature that is most intriguing to me n this picture is the fact that they are having a big turkey for dinner. Not just enough food to get by. This is a great example of Consumerism because they don't need the big turkey, but they want one and they can afford that because of the GI bill. Also this shows how happy people were and how they all enjoyed coming together as a family. It is fair to judge that this picture represents life in the 1950s because it was a very happy time because people were making families and could afford things that they wanted. the Pursuit of happiness is a good core democratic value that is being conveyed because they are all happy they have a nice big turkey they can afford and have to eat. however, I believe that life has drastically changed since then because the U.S is in debt and so are many Americans and life isn't as happy anymore because getting a job and having a home and sustaining a family is tougher now with this economy. I feel that life is still good for the majority of the U.S including the middle and upper class. jobs are scarce but if you have the right education, you can reach any goal. This painting was painted when times were a lot simpler. Therefor comparing this picture to now would be tough.

Winter in Michigan

In most parts of Michigan, the grass is starting to come through. most would agree that this winter has be one of the worst we have ever seen. Studies show that we haven't seen a winter this bad in over 100 years. Many records were set this winter including most inches fallen, longest winter, and if we accumulate 3 more inches, we will break the most snow received in a whole winter. People have been looking forward to this spring since November and cabin fever has been a huge problem. This winter was so harsh, that it actually put people into a depression. Our ambition to do anything is gone and suicide rates are slowly rising. Doctor Zelink did multiple studies and has warned the general public to seek medical attention if you are exercising lack of ambition, long sadness, and loss of appetite. Winter is soused to be a time of joy and celebration of Christmas and a happy new year; however this winter has been anything but. Students have also gotten to the point where just seeing grass would be better than a snow day. This winter hasn't been just bad for s but our government as well. So much time and money is spent on the roads to salt them and also to fix all the pot holes. Pot holes themselves has caused to many people to spend on fixing suspenders and tires. This winter has been one of the worst and we can all agree this summer that we will appreciate the warm weather more than ever.