Tired Road Warrior

I’ve always admired the oximoronic idea of “organized chaos” or “creative pandemonium” or “efficient tumult.”  For me, organizations spend way to much time perpetuating their institutional structure and not nearly enough time on their stated mission.  Organizations, as they mature, get increasingly rigid, and less creative.  Maybe they even have life cycles just like all of God’s creatures.  It is difficult for aging institutions to stay vibrant and young, to maintain their creative juices.  They frequently don’t know when to die.

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The following appears on page 32 of the 2009 Lonely Planet “The Netherlands:

“The 1960s were a breeding ground for discontent and anti-establishment activity, and in the Netherlands this underground movement led to the formation of the Provos.  This small group of anarchic individuals staged street “happening” or creative, playful provocation (hence the name).

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The Sunday before last, there was a one-hour tribute on 60 Minutes to the recently deceased Don Hewitt.  Don created and was the inspiration behind one of TV’s longest running shows: 60 Minutes.  While I don’t usually watch shows that pat themselves on the back, this one caught my eye.  Unfortunately I didn’t get to watch the entire show.

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