History's a Thing of the Past

Composed in Lansing, Michigan--

It's interesting to hear people give their viewpoints and opinions.  You can tell a lot about a person  by their reference points.

Some people talk about the past, which they can do nothing about, while some people talk about the future, which can be influenced and controlled to some degree.

People who use the past as a framework for discussion often position themselves as victims.  People who reference the future seem to be creating their own destiny, almost without regard for bad things that have happened to them.