So, we search for the solution. The autumn has settled our nerves and focused our minds. Focus is vital for success. . White Noise by Don Delillo. ‘…the effect of yoking together terror and wild humor as the essential tone of contemporary America.’ The White Noise of Don Delillo includes, ‘rampant consumerism, media saturation, novelty academic intellectualism, underground conspiracies, the disintegration and reintegration of the family, human-made disasters, and the potentially regenerative nature of violence.’

‘It seems there is always something capturing our attention,’ Chet said. ‘At times it is difficult to focus,’ Chet continued. ‘When I need to think about one knotty problem…there are ten in the queue,’ Chet observed. ‘How do we plan for what comes next,’ Chet asked. ‘We live in a transactional society…now is the moment…tomorrow is forgotten,’Chet mused. ‘How do we discover the path through modernity that leads to the promise of the ages,’ Chet whispered.

‘Alms…alms for the poor,’ the wise man called to the dusky dark of November. ‘Discover yourself by discovering others,’ Wiseman continued. ‘Look into the eyes of the poor…greet them with hope and focus,’ Wiseman proclaimed. ‘Shut out the static of the world…who is up and who is down…who has the fleeting power of the moment,’ Wiseman said softly.

‘Ten thousand things to occupy our attention,’ Jane observed. ‘Will we get the promotion or will the boss’s buddy receive it,’ Jane wondered. ‘Will we be able to buy the house of our dreams…or maybe a little more if we stretch our dollars,’ Jane wondered aloud. ‘Will this Christmas be a good Christmas or will we have to cut back due to affordability,’ Jane asked. ‘Charity must be considered at this time of year…but how much…will our budget allow for it,’ Jane noted with concern. ‘Will there be any time to think of the meaning of Christmas with the cakes to bake…the cookies to make…the Christmas parties,’ Jane laughed.