An unfinished sentence of mine and responses it elicited in September 1988:
"Normal" is best defined as...
...the group that is the majority at that time--punks, skaters, etc. (Elizabeth M.)
...a term used to describe one who is no longer manifesting in character. (Jason F.)
...a state of mediocrity in which many people unfortunately live. (Will S.)
...terrible--allowing the opinions of others to take over you. (Kristin K.)
...an abstract thought to signify what everyone else thinks is right. (Mark R.)
...someone who is completely boring. (Greg H.)
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Savoring the sunset
Considering that no two sunsets are exactly alike, it's advisable to appreciate them when you have the chance. This was one of my favorites:
The sunset, as I photographed it on a Fall evening in 2005.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Finishing the sentence XVIII
Another one of my unfinished sentences and the responses I received in March 1989:
The best form of eye candy is...
...the beautiful harmony of the colors in a Monet painting. (Betsy B.)
...being in the south of Ireland in the mountains, looking down to the ocean, black cliffs, and patchwork of green fields. (Sarah B.)
...a paycheck with 12 figures. (Chris A.)
...someone making toffee. (Jason T.)
...a first bassoon part. (Anthea H.)
...a first trumpet part to a hot jazz/funk song with lots of ledger notes. (Alan E.)
...after one of those days when you start to doubt humanity's worth, you see someone dropping everything and helping someone else--even something as simple as seeing everyone pull over when an ambulance on a call goes by. (Rachel P.)
The best form of eye candy is...
...the beautiful harmony of the colors in a Monet painting. (Betsy B.)
...being in the south of Ireland in the mountains, looking down to the ocean, black cliffs, and patchwork of green fields. (Sarah B.)
...a paycheck with 12 figures. (Chris A.)
...someone making toffee. (Jason T.)
...a first bassoon part. (Anthea H.)
...a first trumpet part to a hot jazz/funk song with lots of ledger notes. (Alan E.)
...after one of those days when you start to doubt humanity's worth, you see someone dropping everything and helping someone else--even something as simple as seeing everyone pull over when an ambulance on a call goes by. (Rachel P.)
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
You might forget the definition, but...
...you can't say the teacher didn't tell you, at least in this instance. During my world history class in high school, Mr. H. told the class about a person who acted as a de facto king of his country. He wasn't actually the king but made decisions as though he was.
"That made him a de facto king," Mr. H. said. "I'll write that word, de facto, on the board, so the next time you see it in an article, you can say, 'Hey, de facto! I forget what that means.'"
Not every teacher would admit that most students only retain a small fraction of what they learn in class.
"That made him a de facto king," Mr. H. said. "I'll write that word, de facto, on the board, so the next time you see it in an article, you can say, 'Hey, de facto! I forget what that means.'"
Not every teacher would admit that most students only retain a small fraction of what they learn in class.
Monday, March 27, 2017
Finishing the sentence XVII
An unfinished sentence I wrote near the end of my high school days and some responses it received in May 1989:
The one topic, above all others, on which the masses should be fully educated is...
...the joy of being an individual and the inner feeling of accomplishment. (Jason M.)
...the incredible emotional power of Classical music. (Scott S.)
...the importance of forming your own opinions and being able (or courageous) enough to support them. (Kelley R.)
...the methods and policies of the government, or else it will fail to be a democracy. (Chris W.)
...the actual meaning of life, along with the fact that if you do stupid stuff like driving under the influence, you will never know your own meaning of life. (Scott B.)
...the joy of childbirth or the emotional value of a day in the sun! (Sarah G.)
...to care for and prevent hangnails. (Michelle T.)
...the exquisite, nurtured flavor of the famous Benjourno deep dish pizza! (Ben H.)
...the environment and the fact that all these other problems don't mean @#&* if there's no Earth for them to exist on. (Will S.)
The one topic, above all others, on which the masses should be fully educated is...
...the joy of being an individual and the inner feeling of accomplishment. (Jason M.)
...the incredible emotional power of Classical music. (Scott S.)
...the importance of forming your own opinions and being able (or courageous) enough to support them. (Kelley R.)
...the methods and policies of the government, or else it will fail to be a democracy. (Chris W.)
...the actual meaning of life, along with the fact that if you do stupid stuff like driving under the influence, you will never know your own meaning of life. (Scott B.)
...the joy of childbirth or the emotional value of a day in the sun! (Sarah G.)
...to care for and prevent hangnails. (Michelle T.)
...the exquisite, nurtured flavor of the famous Benjourno deep dish pizza! (Ben H.)
...the environment and the fact that all these other problems don't mean @#&* if there's no Earth for them to exist on. (Will S.)
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Finishing the sentence XVI
Here's a look back at an unfinished sentence I wrote during my early college days and three responses it elicited in August 1989:
If a wise, old owl could speak English, I would want it to awaken the masses, proclaiming...
..."Make laws with logic, not emotion!" (Steve F.)
...the words to John Lennon's "Imagine," including the chorus and the weird noise before it twice. (Wendy W.)
..."Wonder!! Wonder is the key. If you still have a sense of wonder, you can do anything!" (Jennifer G.)
If a wise, old owl could speak English, I would want it to awaken the masses, proclaiming...
..."Make laws with logic, not emotion!" (Steve F.)
...the words to John Lennon's "Imagine," including the chorus and the weird noise before it twice. (Wendy W.)
..."Wonder!! Wonder is the key. If you still have a sense of wonder, you can do anything!" (Jennifer G.)
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Footwear fit for a calico
Many pet owners overlook the importance of finding proper footwear for their cats. Actually, I've found it's best if cats make such decisions for themselves. Family calico Rosie was always adept at finding shoes that worked for her. Her tabby brother, Sammy, shares this quality.
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