Making Sense Out of Nonsense

Within my normal levels of internal chaos and processing issues, my brain constantly seeks order—trying to make sense of every little thing it encounters throughout my waking hours.

Lately, I have been even more confused, overwhelmed, and exhausted than usual by trying to decipher the never ending stream of hypocrisy and "spin" in response to all the blatant falsehoods I wrote about last week.

Yes, I understand that confirmation bias goes a long way in explaining how lies become truth for some. When you do your own "research" to seek information that confirms your established beliefs, you will most likely find it. Then, you can use those distorted stories to explain your position even when seemingly contradictory. Because your allegiance to the "cause" is more important. That is the part that baffles me.

I think the one that hits the hardest is all of the propaganda around RFK and his "work." People (mainly certain young mothers) support him because of his defiant stance against vaccines, food additives (processed products), and Big Pharma (all problematic in varying degrees). Yet, in his official role, he has removed most precautions for food and drug (and vaccine) safety. If you proclaim that you want safe food and healthy options for your family, wouldn't you want trained scientists on the job making sure the food is not contaminated and there is properly strict oversight of the food and drug industry? Nonetheless, all of the firings of those professionals and the decimation of governmental agencies have been met with loud stories of celebration, claiming "he is only protecting the children."

And don't even get me started on the "finding the cause" of autism absurdity with the conspiracy theorists reconciling it by spinning it to fit their narrative.

The thing not discussed is that this is one more person placed in a position of authority who has absolutely no professional education or training in the field and zero desire to protect anything except his own self-interests. As with every other bait-and-switch con game over the past three months, follow the money and the power grab to find the real story!

This is why it hurts my brain. The levels of self-deception to "prove" that their side is "right" are painful to wrap my head around. Once again, I am simply left trying to make sense out of nonsense.

However, all the contrived nonsense suddenly makes sense once I remember that fear is a powerful tool that exploiters, bullies, and con men (people) will always use to their advantage.

DRC News

The DRC Canton Crew has been on Spring Break this past week. We will be back in the building on Tuesday.

The Pop-up Peeps had fun together after a two-week hiatus. At the Norwood Library, they conducted an impromptu experiment with a piece of rusty metal and soda. And there was an art program at the Massena Library at the same time that they participated in on Thursday.

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During Spring Break, we revived the "Dare to" Series from a few years ago. This was first created to encourage people to break away from their deeply held fears that ultimately hold them back. The intended message is even more critical in today's world.

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Fundraiser

DRC is planning our second annual Craft Fair in the Norwood Village Park. Save the date! If you know of any vendors, please pass along this information. The vendor registration is digital, but there are also paper copies if folx are not comfortable with online registration. Please get in touch if you would like the paper form. 

Vendor Registration

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Summer Program

Early Bird Special Ends May 31st!

Summer Program Registration