Let's Facebook It

Four things jumped out at me from my Facebook page this week.

"Descent into Hell"

First, there was a story about how plastics, which are indestructible, are helping to destroy our planet, and what we can do to eliminate them from our daily lives.

Next, there was how the Japanese nuclear power plant that exploded in 2011 continues to wreak havoc on the Pacific Ocean.

Then we had the announcement of the discovery of seven Earth-like planets that are only 40 light years away. Let's all dance around the May Pole! We can make a toilet of the Earth, then just hop into a rocket ship and go trash a bunch of new planets. Hot diggety.

The fourth item was in my Facebook feed as a suggested site. It was for an office supply store, and the featured item was an "Eco-Bug Urinal Enzyme Tablet." It looks like a green, hockey puck-shaped piece of clay. It is sold as a one pack.

I've no idea what I did to make Facebook think that such an item would be on my shopping list, but I was intrigued. Was there something about this particular bit of paraphernalia that would tie it to my personal interests? I needed to investigate.

The Commercial Eco-Bug Urinal is a waterless system with touch-free operation. Apparently, you can slap this bad boy up on any wall anywhere, add your enzyme tablet, and away you go. Who knew?

In spite of my research, I was not able to find any link to my personal needs. It was just a random occurrence.

Much like my rant today, my Facebook page was a snapshot of our crazy world, how we are destroying it and how many of us are doing the little things we can to try and save it.

When do you suppose the rocket ship tickets will go on sale? Ironically, it will likely be the richest of the rich, those folks who have wrought the most destruction on our planet, who will be the first in line for their place in the new world.

Maybe it's time for me to pull the plug on my Facebook page.