Guajome Lake Park, like many parks, serve to promote "communal egalitarianism" (Solomon,524) in America. The renown "sunny California" weather made my voyage to the park a delightful treat. I went with my boyfriend and took our dogs along with us; not only was there a diversity of people there but also species. Kids of all backgrounds played alongside the lake squealing in sheer joy as they ran after the ducks to feed them. While the group of kids consisted of multiple ethnicities, I observed their parents' reaction to how they all got along so well. Just like when I was a kid playing in the park with random strangers -- regardless of societal factors like gender and race -- their parents' reaction was either joining in on the infantile behavior or talking amongst the other parents while enjoying the communal moment. I almost felt sorry for the kids and even their parents as they departed ways from their new aquaintances which really seemed likethey were losing their new best friend. I remember my parents also associating with other adults regardless of any type of barriers society creates. It is so great to know there is a place where people can enjoy beautiful weather together and engage in liesurely conversation while creating a paradise for their children and themselves at no cost. Sometimes, we have to remember that the best things in life like friendship and a good time in the sun are free.
Solomon, Jack. "Masters of Desire: The Culture of American Advertising." Signs of Life in the USA 6th Ed. Sonia Maasik and Jack Solomon Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2009. 524-535 Print.
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