Fire!
You can't yell "fire!" in a crowded theater originates in the context of
coward
I’m working very hard so it’s not complicated and you won’t even tell me the truth about the girl you complained about for days and the reason you wanted me to come to town
Solitude vs. Loneliness
Solitude is a condition of peace that stands in direct opposition to loneliness. Loneliness is like sitting in an empty room and being aware of the space around you. It is a condition of separateness. Solitude is becoming one with the space around you. It is a condition of union.” — Kent Nerburn
Dorm Life
You should go back to college when you're retired and live in the dorm for a semester. It's good practice to get you excited about living in a nursing home.
The Orion Questionnaire
This list of questions is asked of writers and thinkers. I think it's a great list. Learn more about Orion here:
Eccentricity
“In Taos, a certain amount of eccentricity is required for conformity,” - Tony Hillerman
I knew I was an artist when…
I knew I was an artist when some guests were looking at one of my pieces at the Austin Studio Tour and they absolutely hated it. Thought it was blasphemy. Couldn't believe that someone would destroy an album. The flag, the Bible, a crucifix... very little is sacred anymore. But vinyl is, My favorite moment…
Quotes from Sally Wood
"Communication has never been my strong forte" "I’ve been alive for 74 years and sometimes I feel like I have lots of wisdom to impart and sometimes I feel like I don’t know anything. "mama you’re 73"
Quote from Tom Wood
"It's nice to have at least one competent relative who can take care of things."