A web surfing adventure brought me to the Blogess. I love her. So often she'll say something that resonates perfectly with me ... and then take it to an extreme (which is so me but beyond my current ability level). On this latest visit to her site was a picture from A Pair of Pears that describes… Continue reading Too Many Tabs
Tag: bright shiny things
Library Escapes
I love libraries. They have become my thinking sanctuaries. Whenever I want to get away from my usual routine, I head to the closest branch, find a spot, and sit and think. I'm always quite amazed at how big a difference a change in location can make. Being away from my normal environment helps break… Continue reading Library Escapes
80s Movies Warping Influence
As I was web surfing a while back, I stumbled across a post entitled "Reflections on Jake Ryan of the John Hughes film 16 Candles'." I sat back and got comfortable since I knew I would read it to the end. Like seemingly everyone else in my generation, I saw 16 Candles. I could so… Continue reading 80s Movies Warping Influence
Where You Get Friends
I always carry a notepad around with me, so whenever I'm struck by inspiration I will have someplace to write it down. Often complete blog posts are composed within the pages, with random ideas for other posts inserted here and there. Occasionally when I'm stumped for topics I go through these handmade notebooks and look for… Continue reading Where You Get Friends
Bright, Shiny Things
My latest theory is that I must have been a raccoon or a crow in a previous life: I am uncontrollably attracted to bright shiny things. Not just things that are literally bright and shiny, but basically anything outside the usual. “Oh, I want to learn this. But wait, that seems brighter; let’s look at… Continue reading Bright, Shiny Things
Grown Up, Now What? 