Words from Dic(tionary)

Albeit: (conj) although E.G.: he was making progress, albeit rather slowly.

Maybe we do need an old-fashioned word like “albeit” to address the contradictions in our society. For instance:

• Politics–albeit a government for the people, by the people and of the people.
• Immigration–albeit including a race and nationality … other than mine.
• Truth–albeit a personal war on lying.
• Emotion–albeit something more expansive than melancholy and crocodile tears.
• Spirituality–albeit an idea that does not include religion.
• Abortion–albeit “a personal responsibility for birth control.
• Family–albeit expanding the borders to include “water” instead of just “blood.”
• Republicans–albeit governing patriots.
• Democrats—albeit open to differing opinions without considering them ignorant.
• Women–albeit equals.
• Men–albeit human.
• Entertainment–albeit entertaining … and inspirational.
• Healthy–albeit practical and affordable.
• Health care–albeit sensitivity to the Golden Rule.
• International affairs–albeit Disney‘s “It’s a Small World.”
• Laughter–albeit with less cynicism.
• Interaction–albeit with more courtesy.

I know I have stretched the definition of this word to its limits and the tearing of its seams, but I do believe that in a world that is frightened of contradiction and flip-flopping, a bit of willingness to be wrong …. is quite charming.