"Suburbia" by Bill Owens

The collection of pictures that Bill Owens has put together is a lovely work of art. I believe that he encompasses all that is wanted, by a move to the Suburbs. The snapshots of people building their homes, some designed especially for them, it's a dream that many Americans would like to be part of.

The BBQ that the whole community comes and joins, contributing potato salad, chicken and who knows what else. It's the idea of a perfect lifestyle. Maybe even to perfect. Some place that your children can play without having to worry about who is your next door neighbor, or if his name is on some god-forsaken list.

The collection of pictures gives it the whole "Leave it to Beaver" feel, and you could even hear the music in the background playing that all-knowing tune. Mom's in the kitchen, taking care of the babies, as Dad's and older kids play outside or lounge around the house waiting for the next TV program or meal that takes them away from the day-to-day living in the suburbs.

How many of us would really like to live there? In some ways, it's just a society that may be a bit too perfect for many of us these days. I think we as a people now, are looking for more action, than the "wave to your neighbor good morning"-type days. Or maybe, we just need to get back to the simple way of living, and truly enjoy everything that we are truly blessed to have in our lives.