Enthusiasm — I hate it

I'm not enthusiastic about much of anything. Moreover, enthusiasm in others frequently creeps me out. I have a friend who's enthusiastic about helping orphans in Africa, which has the virtue of doing some good in the world. The same is true of another friend whose enthusiasm is directed toward his vegetable garden and sustainable living.

But those two are overwhelmingly outnumbered by people who are enthusiastic about the NFL, American Idol or getting a Whole Foods here.

What the hell difference does any of that make?

I'd like this town a lot better if more people were like me — grumpy and apathetic.

But everybody wants to stay cranked up about all kinds of pointless crap. Anything to keep the adrenalin going.