memory

  • Table

    “So, about this table,” my dad said on the phone when he called.  “You have the dimensions on your sketch, what kind of wood do you think you’d like?”  I replied that I would just like the table to look rustic, and he can choose what wood to use.  I…

  • Wonderful Day

    A co-worker was passing my desk to get a bite to eat in the 10 minutes before his next appointment.  While walking by he asked, “how’s your day going, Devon?” “Really good,” I responded in such a way he knew I really meant it.  He seemed surprised, “oh that’s excellent,…

  • Curiosity

    You may remember, if you have been following this blog, that I became acquainted with the law of attraction, and because of some quotes of Einstein (which related to law of attraction and energy), I was interested in what he learned and knew, so I could fully understand the quotes…

  • Happy Accident

    Let me tell you a story of one Sinterklaas many years ago.  Sinterklaas is a celebration in the Netherlands on December 6th, and the feast and exchanging of gifts happen on the evening of the 5th. The tradition was that we would draw names and not only get a gift…

  • Life’s work

    I watched a TED talk yesterday with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love.  She discusses people who pursue creative work.  People question those who choose creativity and assume they are going to live a doomed existence.  Contrary to those who pursue academic careers which are more respected.  She had…