Adaptation

Danger! Skater chicks on the road! Another random act of funnyness. These signs are taking a beating, or should I say an upgrade. Good thing the DOT only visits us once a month or two. Actually, it's pretty funny when they do come into town because the word gets on the street quickly and everyone with a rusty old beater ready to be impounded, or Jen (who has no back window) or guys that habitually drink and drive are notified to stay off the road, usually by the authorities. I am very amazed at the kids in this town and their resistance to conform or respect any bit of authority. I had a 13 year old kid all but challenge me to a fight because I got ragged him out for giving my swim team the finger through the window. Can you imagine... the kids were 10 and unders and this dude is flipping the bird. A failure in our education system or his neuronal system... some system is failing.
The truth is, times are tough in Masset. The town is tough. Racism has existed towards the native population for years. And more recently the 'hippies' are put down and teased in the schools. It is a serious problem. Can you imagine, being belittled in your class because you eat organic food??? Sounds far out, but very true. I've been confronted because of where I live. We residents of Tow Hill have a very difficult path ahead of us as far as being a part of the island community. It's all started by forming our own community of like minded people, and looking at the populations as a whole, using the education at hand and simply living simply.
I mean the islands are a community of primary resourse rapists. The fish, trees, and virtually all of the land is being bought and sold so readily nowadays. Even the Haida Nation is expediting the process. All consultations with the natives used to be versed and focused on concious decision making and conservation in mind, but industry now has the native vote in hand. Not what you would expect. As I watch trees 10 feet in diameter float away on a barge for china, I can't help but question what went wrong in this deal.
Well, sad as it is, the beauty is still here. As rough as the town may be, the sand is still soft. The kids may curse and fight, but their dedication to each other is thick as their blood. Something to be said for that. And as Darwin stated, the key to survival is adaptation.