When applied to a galapagos tortoise, the phrase "galloping galapagos" paints an absurd picture. Imagining a galapagos tortoise moving fast enough so all four legs leave the ground at the same time, or galloping, is quite amusing. However absurd this picture might seem, it is unreal how often it is mirrored in life.
The media is often a "galloping galapagos" with over the top reporting and a "sky is falling" mentatlity. Our politicians gallop on with concern for their own welfare
and re-election above the people's welfare. Our businesses match such absurdity in their lack of insight and innovation. Our cultures, however, surpass them all.
Yet, despite all the absurdity that exists in today's world, there are many examples and stories quite the opposite. We here at the Galloping Galapagos are a diverse group of individuals with experience and expertise in education, business, medicine, technology and life in general. Our writers span several generations and bring unique perspectives on current events. We enjoy living and experiencing life to it's fullest.
Our passion is to encourage and help others in their journey through life. To show that it isn't worth losing sleep over the absurdity of the "galloping galapagos" in our lives. To this end, the "Galloping Galapagos" strives to show the humor and humanity in the absurd, while simultaneously providing a realistic take on the situation and leaving out the "sky is falling" mentality.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur neatly summed up this idea when he described the situation in the Philippines after the Japanese invaded,
"The enemy is in front of us. The enemy is behind us. The enemy is to the right and to the left of us. They can't get away this time!"
We hope you enjoy what you read, even though, what we write might not be any better then what we comment on. As Will Rodgers said, "If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out?"
Welcome to the Galloping Galapagos!