I feel ridiculous. Why am a sobbing like this? It's a documentary about game designers, one I've already watched. I knew how it ended before I pressed play. In the dark living room, I am sitting on the floor while my sister sits on the couch behind me. I'm sure she can see my shoulders shaking … Continue reading Thoughts on Denouement
Month: March 2013
On Obscurity
I hate this story. In fact I hate a lot of Aesop's fables, but that is a topic for another post. Why is the moral of this story 'Obscurity often brings safety?' Why not say, 'Flexibility is hidden strength,' or 'Sometimes you gotta go with the flow to survive.' What a terrible message to teach people: … Continue reading On Obscurity
Title: Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin
I just finished listening to Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin on Audible. I will talk about the book in a moment, but first I want to talk about the voice of the book, Alex Jennings. Alex Jennings is one of those English actors that you've seen a million times, but never remember. His list on IMDB is long … Continue reading Title: Charles Dickens: A Life by Claire Tomalin
Gratuitous Gratitude, a Rant
Gratitude from the overly thankful drips on me like cold sludge from a clogged gutter. Words from a recent email: Oh thank you sooo much for doing this!!! My world is a better place because you are in it!!! I am so grateful for everything you do for me!!! I just can't thank you enough!!!!!!!!!!! … Continue reading Gratuitous Gratitude, a Rant
The Bear in the Boat
Who determines what a child's favorite book is? What if the child finds more joy in the enthusiasm of an interested parent than in her own selfish desires? My mother told me I was a wonderful oldest child because I always enjoyed the accomplishments of my younger siblings. I found true joy in their joy. (I still do) So … Continue reading The Bear in the Boat
Thoughts on Writer’s Boredom
I never suffer from writer's block. I always have something to write about. Ideas and words are always available. They mix and mingle and multiply - they scurry around my brain - they give me no rest. The hard part is in catching them, putting them to work, organizing them, calming them - that is … Continue reading Thoughts on Writer’s Boredom
Title: And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer
The full title is actually: "And Another Thing ... Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Part Six of Three" If you are living under a rock and know nothing at all about The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, you should be able to discern the type of humor contained within the pages just by re-reading the … Continue reading Title: And Another Thing by Eoin Colfer
Lazy Presenters
Tell me a story. A nurse stands at the lectern. She is an oncology nurse, specializing in breast cancer. The point of her talk is how to follow the recommended guidelines for follow-up care, but instead of dryly repeating the information on the slides, she tells stories. For every recommendation, she tells a story of success or failure. She talks … Continue reading Lazy Presenters
Thoughts on Reversal
I spin to face the other way, to see the greener view. To move, to change, to reinvent myself. I spin and you are there. I slow to see you more clearly, and you grab my hands to hold me still. For your sake, I stop. I stare into your steadfast gaze and adopt your … Continue reading Thoughts on Reversal
Wisdom vs Knowledge
I'm too busy for Wisdom Wednesday today. Work has swept my mind and energy into a hailstorm of PowerPoint changes. I love my job, it pays the bills. I love my job, it pays the bills. I love my... arrrgggg! But I want to take a tiny moment to point out that I do know the difference between Wisdom … Continue reading Wisdom vs Knowledge
Mind of a Mouse 