I love the look of the clouds as a new front of thunderstorms rolls in. The sky becomes split between bright and fluffy and the ominously powerful dark of the approaching storm. As the approaching front draws near, sunlight begins to refract in interesting ways. My favorite moment is when the light turns thick and…
Category: Thoughts
Just my general thoughts on things.
Recovering from a “Three Day Weekend”
I’ve determined that I don’t much care for three day weekends. Actually, that’s not quite true, I kind of enjoy the fun of three day weekends. What I don’t like is the aftermath. As an introvert, I have a finite amount of energy to expend dealing with other human-beings 1. When that reserve is used…
Unpacking Departure
There will be a brief exchange between Raleigh and Walter next week, but after that the town of Water Gap will be left behind. It’s a bit of a shame, really. Water Gap might be a small town by the standard of The Valleys, but it’s unique position in it’s society has made it develop…
Allergies – A Haiku
It’s high-allergy season. Energy is hard to come by and so I write this haiku as a reflection of my current mind-set. I’m kind of sleepy Allergies aren’t any fun My eyes want to close
Continuing with InDesign
This week I’ve been continuing to play around with a trial of InDesign. As I explored it’s features all I could think is, “Why on earth have I never used this before?” I’m pretty pleased. As I’ve written previously, InDesign is very much a professional tool. There is no hand-holding. Even things like specific character…
An invocation for Memorial Day
This year I was asked to give the benediction at the Memorial Day remembrance in my town. I’ve been asked before, but has always declined the invitation. I’m a strong proponent of the separate of church and state, and find blurring the lines between civil and revealed religion disagreeable. This year, however, I was motivated…
