We run races against clocks and bosses,eyes ahead at flickering screens,deep in code and execution,where each black secondaffects the bottom line,mano a mano – no prisoners taken,avatars in real time,until the clock strikes five.[PAUSE]They run races cheering each other,celebrating achievements not their own,but others – teaching usthe senses of community,
Day To Day Life
Macramania
In my high-pressure world (50% psychologist and 50% air-traffic-controller) it is kind of nice to have a ‘mindless’ activity to keep your hands occupied and your brain from melting down. Way back I tried my hand at macrame and found it quite satisfying as far as ‘brain breaks’ go. Just
Poetry
Invisible Man
When I was young,I wanted to be Claude Rains,unwrapping and slipping,ghost-like out the door,past Gloria Grahame’soutstretched arms,into the night,and adventures new,beyond the grip of mundanity.This morning I stepped,before ‘Don’t Walk’ expired,said “Oops, Sorry!” to no one,in particular,but a young lady standing beside me,waiting for the light just snorted,and gave me
Life Recycling
Being Knotty
Growing up on an island meant lots of goodies on the shore to beachcomb. Amongst the fishing floats, old shoes and occasional deck chair there would be lots of bits of rope. Rope from tug towlines, 3 or 4 inches in diameter, yellow nylon for fishing bouys and smaller lengths
Digital Work
Sunset Fishing
Another ‘playing with retro’ piece, a bit of a sanity break after a long and very busy week. 😛
Digital Work
A Dozen Walls
One of the joys of Linux is that I can tailor my desktop just about any way I like, a far cry from what is offered in Windows. Over the years I have created literally dozens of desktop wallpapers, depending on my mood and level of boredom. Here’s a dozen