Live forever? Dear Good God! Wait, maybe dear, not so good, god. There's a nasty bit of myth about the gift of eternal life. It seems that a goddess wishing to reward her mortal lover gave him eternal life. But having a busy schedule that day, she failed to include eternal youth or good health.
Bridges
Thinking about the past? Or the future?
Play Time
The other night I was having a conversation with one of my sons. He'd found a website with numerous kits for gizmos. Whatchamacallits. and gadgets. We spent a half-hour touring the site and appreciating the goodies on sale there.
JAFFA!
Acronyms have a nasty way of creeping into our daily language, nestling in, and, poof; we forget the original meaning, and they are a word of their own - if they are pronounceable. This happened to radar and other terms. You'll have to Google the meaning because I've forgotten. There see what I mean?
Late at Night
I try to avoid being up late. Staring into the fire can stir up too many memories, and nostalgia comes around stalking me from the roots of my recollections.
Creativity is where you find it
My life as a creator gets split between woodcarving and writing, and the creative process is very different for each.
Planning
An old saying maintains that plans are ineffective, but planning is invaluable. It's in line with the military proverb, "No plan survives contact with the enemy." But the information and intelligence gathering that prepared you for contact helped you endure.
Beating to Quarters
Crafters and artists are constantly in motion learning new skills, altering perspectives, and looking for the next project that excites them.
Travel Plans
The cat told me I'd love to visit Cedar Rapids at Christmas or maybe Ottowa.
Cartoons and Personality?
Maybe you can tell a lot about a person by asking them what their favorite cartoon is.

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