Since about mid-November, we have been seeing advertisements for Discovery+ and the streaming app. And I was kinda jazzed about it. Most of the television that Tracie and I watch is on the Discovery Network, Hallmark and sports. Quite literally, with the exception of those three areas, we could cancel the rest of the channels from our cable TV provider.

When we looked at “cutting the wire” for cable TV however, to get all the sports, movies and shows that we like, the individual subscriptions came up to more than what we were paying for the cable. So that was tabled.

So this is about one particular show.  “The Aquarium” on Discovery+.  We went to the Georgia Aquarium in July of 2017.  Had a blast!  But it was expensive for admission.  We were kind of taken back by the price of tickets.  About $35.00 per person.

However, after watching, only the first few episodes of this series I fully understand the cost!  I would guess that for every person you see near the displays, there are at least 8 more behind the scenes taking care of the animals.  And the amount of care given is mind boggling!

If you don’t have Discovery+ and like these types of shows, get it.  If you haven’t been to the Georgia Aquarium GO.  And this show in conjunction with your visit will blow you away.

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Georgia Aquarium

I mean, today’s society.  But I repeat myself.  I saw something similar to this a few months ago.  So, I thought I would post it.

Imagine you were born in 1900. When you’re 14 World War I begins and ends at 18 years old with 22 million dead.

Shortly after, a global pandemic Flu called ‘Spanish’ “, kills 50 million people.

You come out alive and free

You are 20 years old.

Then, at 29, you survive the global economic crisis that started with the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange, causing Inflation, Unemployment, and Hunger.

At 33, the nazis come to power.

You turn 39 when World War II starts and ends at 45 During the Holocaust (Holocaust), 6 million Jews die. There will be over 60 million deaths in total.

When you’re 52, the Korean War begins.

At age 64, the Vietnam War begins and ends at age 75

A boy born in 1985 thinks his grandparents have no idea how difficult life is, but they have survived several wars and disasters.

A boy born in 1995 and now 25 years old thinks it’s the end of the world when his Amazon package takes over three days to arrive or when he doesn’t get more than 15 likes for her photo posted on Facebook or Instagram.

In 2020, many of us live comfortably, have access to different sources of home entertainment, and often have more than we need.

But people complain about everything.

However, they have electricity, phone, food, hot water, and a roof over their heads.

None of this existed before.

But mankind survived far more disastrous circumstances and never lost the joy of living.

Maybe it’s time to be less self-escaped, stop complaining, and stop crying.