I’m at an age of reflecting over a long career. Many writers in the variety of media prefer to consider how bad things have gotten. I reflect on the many improvements I’ve seen.
I’ve completed a few trips in the past month. Several things struck me.
Drinking—Maybe I’m just not invited, but I don’t see the amount of extravagant alcoholic consumption of most of my career. I saw a survey noting that the share of companies hosting the “traditional” alcoholic party declined from 90% to 64% 2007 to 2024.
Once my eyes were opened to nuances of human interaction, I began to notice the number of pick up dances. Not that I was hit on much—women instinctively know a geek when they see one. But for a time I traveled with a guy who looked a lot like Harrison Ford. I lost count of women who came up to me when he left for the restroom and asked if it was true…
On a recent trip I noticed a number of men and women at the hotel bar. Not a single attempt. Although at another trip I saw a guy who tried butting in to a girls’ night out group. He wasn’t getting anywhere.
These are but a few examples of change attitudes. I see others of people who have changed for the better over the years. Losing the edge and obnoxiousness of someone trying to achieve acceptance or notoriety; becoming more at ease in who they are.
Sure…I’m a long-term optimist. How could I be a Jesus-follower and be otherwise?
Faith Venture 
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