I read this with the "If you give a mouse a cookie..." kind of cadence. It makes me feel some kinda way that no emoji could ever represent and maybe could not accurately be named. A mix of deep sadness, disgust, angst mixed with a quiet whisper of rebellion that says don't give up. He is boring. He is unimaginative. He is no color in this world of rainbow possibility. He is exactly the opposite of whatever he thinks he is. He can't get out from under is very own personal never ending pile of Amazon boxes. He is as bland as the brown of those cardboard boxes. As vapid as the inside of one of those boxes.
I love the prompt you created and how you worked with it: “if I were as rich as Jeff Besos…”
“I’ve never been rich, but I’ve been loved deeply. And I’ve learned that the things that matter most aren’t purchased—they’re practiced. Kindness. Justice. Compassion. If I were a billionaire, I’d want to spend that wealth in a way that reflects my deepest values, not my status. I’d want my money to tell the story of who I am—not in headlines about celebrity guests or what designer I wore, but in quiet revolutions of dignity and care.
If I were as wealthy as Jeff Bezos, I wouldn’t be planning a $50+ million dollar wedding. I’d be planning a legacy. Not a temporary spectacle, but a permanent shift. Not a lavish night—but a livable future.”
I wish you could send this to him. I wish it would have an impact. But, I suspect it wouldn't. He's trapped in the gilded cage of his own construction.
I would hope he'd do all of what you would do, but alas, I believe he is being led by his genitalia. He is not an attractive man and I suspect if he weren't a billionaire, his chances of having 'I like to show off my boobs' on his arm are slim and none.
I cannot understand that level of greed and I would not participate in it as a guest. It's a flagrant act of selfishness. Real joy comes from helping others and being in community. I can't even imagine the waste produced from this event.
I read this with the "If you give a mouse a cookie..." kind of cadence. It makes me feel some kinda way that no emoji could ever represent and maybe could not accurately be named. A mix of deep sadness, disgust, angst mixed with a quiet whisper of rebellion that says don't give up. He is boring. He is unimaginative. He is no color in this world of rainbow possibility. He is exactly the opposite of whatever he thinks he is. He can't get out from under is very own personal never ending pile of Amazon boxes. He is as bland as the brown of those cardboard boxes. As vapid as the inside of one of those boxes.
Sadly, I imagine he just did spend the money on his deepest values.
I love the prompt you created and how you worked with it: “if I were as rich as Jeff Besos…”
“I’ve never been rich, but I’ve been loved deeply. And I’ve learned that the things that matter most aren’t purchased—they’re practiced. Kindness. Justice. Compassion. If I were a billionaire, I’d want to spend that wealth in a way that reflects my deepest values, not my status. I’d want my money to tell the story of who I am—not in headlines about celebrity guests or what designer I wore, but in quiet revolutions of dignity and care.
If I were as wealthy as Jeff Bezos, I wouldn’t be planning a $50+ million dollar wedding. I’d be planning a legacy. Not a temporary spectacle, but a permanent shift. Not a lavish night—but a livable future.”
I wish you could send this to him. I wish it would have an impact. But, I suspect it wouldn't. He's trapped in the gilded cage of his own construction.
Of course you would and so say us all!
Powerful. And gorgeous true. A speech I wish everyone could read. Thank you Patti
Moo. I love you. Thank you.
I wish you were as wealthy as Bezos. The world would be a far better place.
I would hope he'd do all of what you would do, but alas, I believe he is being led by his genitalia. He is not an attractive man and I suspect if he weren't a billionaire, his chances of having 'I like to show off my boobs' on his arm are slim and none.
another truly fantastic post. thank you patti.
I cannot understand that level of greed and I would not participate in it as a guest. It's a flagrant act of selfishness. Real joy comes from helping others and being in community. I can't even imagine the waste produced from this event.
I agree. Completely!