Born in America - NOT FAIR

It came up again in conversation this holiday season - if you were born in the United States of America, you're better off than half the world. For goodness sakes, poor people in the US have cell phones, air conditioning and running water!


There's a cute little saying that has become popular... "first world problems". We say this when we realize what we're complaining about is an issue that many humans don't know about. Like poor cell service or the dishwasher leaking or DirecTV cutting out during a storm... FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS!

On that note, can't we Americans be THANKFUL for these wonderful "first world creations"? Every day there are items in my home that I find nearly indespensible that didn't exist 100 years ago. On my FaceBook page (www.FaceBook.com/conservativehippiechick), I started a thread where we can be thankful for things other than "good health, a loving family, the sunrise..."

This will now be my ongoing list of First World Thankfulness. Add yours int he comments!

1. wireless trackball mouse
2. indoor pools in the winter months
3. disposable sponges for washing dishes
4. wireless internet
5. the USPS
6. calculators
7. Costco
8. chain saw
9. scotch tape
10. wood flooring
11. heated seats in my vehicle
12. 4 wheel drive
13. weather app
14. paved roads
15. business cards
16. the USPS
17. Mario Cart 
18. grocery stores
19. farmers markets
20. gas stations
21. gas powered leaf blower
22.  chiropractic care
23. fresh brewed coffee in my Bunn (4 minutes!)
24. the internet
25. the Constitution
26. free speech
27. the squeegee at the gas station
28. ziplock baggies
29. refrigerator
30. ball point pens
31. did I say the internet?
32. public library
33.  hot water
34. washing machine
35. sheets
36. pillows
37. disposable plates and cutlery
38. party store
39. color printers