Jason Cotton's Blog

As a society we have misplaced our idea of a hero. When did a sports star that can throw a football but then goes and beats his wife become our hero? To me a hero is someone who stands up against the norm or the odds and says fuck you all this is the right thing to do. Or doesn’t give up on that kid. Heroes are those single parents doing everything in their power to make sure their child is taken care of and safe.

A teacher that gives a shit and doesn’t just push a kid through the system.

Those are heroes. Not Britney Spears, not Paris Hiltons.

Who’s your hero?

Here is mine

I just got the below quote in an email today. Perfect timing with my mood lately. Something to add to the quote is also Tomorrow may never come.

“Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.”
~ Michael Landon

I know I know a bad pun especially coming from me.  I know I haven’t posted in a long time and people are wondering and giving me nudges to talk some more.  But lately I’ve not been in the mood to, see I’ve been having some problems with the chemotherapy treatment.  I’ve explained the way chemo works and the way that it’s like a roller coaster but this time that dip of the low has been really low.  Continue reading →