Soul, spirit, emotional and mental well-being - whatever you might wish to call it, there's no denying the importance that hobbies play in the maintenance of one's inner life and personal balance.
I've been making a return to a hobby - or rather, picking up a new one in the fiber arts realm. Starting last week, I'm meeting with some close, comfortable women once a week, and doing drop-spinning. It's a learned art, methodical, skills-based, and incredibly relaxing. Done easily in the company of others, with the ability to socialize while in process, it's definitely an activity suited to social creatures.
Only a few hours spent doing it, and I feel like a different person - relaxed, happy, and confident in burgeoning skill, delighting in the creation of something tangible and useful with the work of my own hands. It makes me feel more whole, body and spirit.
Is it Wednesday again yet?
posted by: Bliss @ 12:22 AM
Monday, August 25
Welcome To The Working Week:
Now that your picture's in the paper being rhythmically admired and you can have anyone that you have ever desired, all you gotta tell me now is why, why, why, why.
Welcome to the workin' week. Oh I know it don't thrill you, I hope it don't kill you. Welcome to the workin' week. You gotta do it till you're through it so you better get to it.
All of your family had to kill to survive, and they're still waitin' for their big day to arrive. But if they knew how I felt they'd bury me alive.
Welcome to the workin' week. Oh I know it don't thrill you, I hope it don't kill you. Welcome to the workin' week. You gotta do it till you're through it so you better get to it.
I hear you sayin', "Hey, the city's all right when you only read about it in books. Spend all your money gettin' so convinced that you never even bother to look. Sometimes I wonder if we're livin' in the same land, Why d'you wanna be my friend when I feel like a juggler running out of hands?
Welcome to the workin' week, oh, welcome to the working week.
-Elvis Costello
posted by: Skeeve @ 11:43 PM
Friday, August 22
Zero's Friday Five
With "Back To School" sales in full swing, it can only mean one thing: Summer is drawing to a close. With that in mind, this week I ask you, fellow TKOPPERS, five questions about summer... sort of. Can you tell me what classic summer time movies spawned these quotes?
1. "You're not a man, you're a cat! Go back to your feline world!" 2. "Group sex. No, that's tomorrow. Today is independent study, right after our mid-morning nap." 3. "Did you see the one where Papa Smurf took a crutch and smashed the s*** out of a guy with a red hat?" 4. "We do need a druid, and you have definitely cast a level 5 charm spell on me." 5. "Jodi Foster tried this and a skinner of a serial killer answered the door."
posted by: Zero @ 6:25 PM
Thursday, August 21
#26: Every Clyde Has a Silver Lining
Once again, thanks to Joe for the title and the suggestion to play around with Clyde and the panels.
Found on the internet, author brilliant, but unknown:
posted by: Skeeve @ 11:59 PM
Friday, August 15
Zero's Friday Five
Hail To The Weekend! It's another quote filled Friday Five. This week, I ask you which American Presidents said the following:
1. "The government should not be guided by temporary excitement..." 2. "No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure." 3. "...when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life." 4. "All men profess honesty as long as they can." 5. "May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not."
posted by: Zero @ 12:25 AM
Thursday, August 14
#25: Remedial Course in Paleontology
Bubble Bobble anyone? Wifty's facial expressions are so fun to draw.
Breathing is easy with eyes closed. Nothing to be sprung about. Keep yourself alive. Get it on, bang a gong. Smoke on the Water. Pictures to prove it. I'm already torn. Kisses sweeter than wine. Walkin on sunshine. Black hole sun? Come dancing. Who are you? I'm all shook up! I hear the secrets that you keep... When you're talking in your sleep. She's been to Paris France and she can really dance. She's a beauty. Keep your hands off my power supply. In heaven there is no beer. Sharp dressed man? You're an accident waiting to happen. I look just like Buddy Holly... Oh what a feeling. I'm having a bad day. I could be king and you could be queen. Send me up a jay, jokes major tom. Rock me sexy jesus.
Goodbye to you.
posted by: Skeeve @ 11:44 PM
Friday, August 8
Zero's Friday Five
Alright quote fans! I've been getting some good response from the last couple Friday Fives, so this week I present to you another round of "Who Said It?!" The theme this week is Horror Movie Monsters. Which of these bad to the bone slasher, thriller and gore hound killers said the following lines?
1. "A true warrior needs no eyes." 2. "Once you realize what you all have in common, you will gain a better understanding of why you're here." 3. "Is this coincidence, or are you back on the case? If so, goody-goody." 4. "Death is no escape from me." 5. "This is very old wine. I hope you will like it."
posted by: Zero @ 3:09 PM
Thursday, August 7
#24: Izzy or Isn't He?
This comic took less time than any of the others...largely because I had so little time this week. Life is crazy, but here it is. Joe gets at least half the credit for this script. Hopefully you can expect his guest strip in the next couple of weeks.
One of the things I really love about Scrubs (which we record on DVR and watch a big chunk of at LEAST one night every week) is the music. I don't know who on the show staff is responsible for choosing the soundtrack, but they manage some really amazing and incredibly apt scoring choices.
Right now it's one of my favorites - Colin Hay doing "Overkill".
posted by: Bliss @ 11:24 PM
Monday, August 4
Bloggy blog is bloggy.
I apologize for recent lack of blogs and TFRL's It's been crazy here of late, and add on the sick for Bliss and I and the kiddos.
Keeping on that theme I was sent home from work today, and had not such a good bathroom day. I am feeling much better now and Bliss has been awesome caring for me, but I still don't have that much to talk about, except for how awesome my wife is, and how the Little Emperor is getting closer and closer to being potty trained. The kids are growing up so fast...
I have to do a self review at work that will supposedly hold the link to my raise that I was promised over a year ago. I'm rather disgusted about the whole process, so I've not been blogging about it.
The band is going very well, but we did take a weekend off this week.
Ok, I'm about spent for this week. I know, no over arching, creative blog, but perhaps one of those will be coming soon...
Then again, perhaps not.
posted by: Skeeve @ 10:36 PM
Friday, August 1
Zero's Friday Five
Last week's quote game seemed to be enjoyed by the masses. Let's try it again. Only this time, I challenge you to tell me which famous *computers* said the following:
1. "You are a hard man to reach. Could not find you in Seattle and no terminal is in operation at your classified address."
2. "Sit right there; make yourself comfortable. Remember the time we used to spend playing chess together?"
3. "I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal."
4. "This is an emergency communique. It is not to be discussed with fellow officers unless deemed absolutely necessary."
5. "I have no eggs, perhaps you could direct me to a chicken."
posted by: Zero @ 12:12 PM
