Maybe you, like me, have a lot of time on your hands lately? I have an excellent suggestion for you! I've been scanning everything that will pass through the scanner (yes, and a couple of things that shouldn't have been attempted). Last night, while hunting for some fun photos to share with you today, I … Continue reading Dear So-and-so
Influences
Muppet Test
My co-workers were adamant I take the "Which Muppet Are You?" online survey. They thought I would be Beaker. Here are my results: You got: Beaker You're the strong silent type. You're easily stressed and you're a bit clumsy, but you take your work very seriously. Translation: "Meep meep meep meep meep. Meep meep meep … Continue reading Muppet Test
Please Take That Tone With Me
He had just about enough intelligence to open his mouth when he wanted to eat, but certainly no more. ~ P.G. Wodehouse She fitted into my biggest arm-chair as if it had been built round her by someone who knew they were wearing arm-chairs tight about the hips that season. ~ P.G. Wodehouse My favorite … Continue reading Please Take That Tone With Me
Opportunity Knocks (Me Around)
Two years ago, a trip to Lassen Volcanic N.P. coalesced into a definitive experience, a perfect fusion of the right factors, the right place, and the right time. Out of that experience, I determined to refocus my writing around my passions, a decision which eventually led to this blog. The connections on that Lassen trip ultimately … Continue reading Opportunity Knocks (Me Around)
Get On the Map
As a child, I hungered for one of these: "An RV?" you ask. No. A sticker map. (Although I wanted the RV too. But I was a practical child - where would I put an RV, even a pop-up camper? The map was definitely going on my headboard.) The maps identify the states you've visited. If I'd … Continue reading Get On the Map
Influences: The Adventures of the Wilderness Family
So, true confession time. I keep a poster for the first film about a family in a landmark trilogy beginning in the 1970's hanging behind my desk in my office at work. "The Godfather?" Good guess, but no: Co-workers around me display serious art and posters of classics by Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick and so on. My favorite reactions are when new employees are … Continue reading Influences: The Adventures of the Wilderness Family
Campfire Tales 