Introduction

Greetings --

My name is Josh Golden. Some of you may know me, some of you may not. I'm a film student currently located in the great city of Chicago. I'd like to think of myself as a young filmmaker, however true or untrue that may be. I think what attracts me to film is its complete suspension of reality. I - and many others - love movies because they show us a world different from reality. I think that in times like these, that's something people need. In times of fear and trouble, it's normal for some people to look for joy and hope wherever they can find it. I mean, look at what's happening to our planet: war, famine, terrorism, overpopulation, global warming. Deep down we all sense that something's not right. I'm not much for blogging, this is really my first time. I thought that in times like these, since we hear so much about death and destruction, it might be good to be reminded about those little glimmers of good that still occur all around us. I truly believe that man is inherently good, and I am creating this blog to remind others, and myself, that there IS still good in the world. As often as I can (hopefully once a day) I plan to post one act of kindness that I witness, hear, or read about. I encourage everyone else to do the same. It doesn't matter how small or big the act is, as long as it's a good one. This is not some kind of political or religious statement, I'm not a religious person. I just believe in the goodness of man, and in rough times, I feel that it's important to be reminded of that.

JG