seasons

One of the many beautiful aspects of living in Minnesota is that I get to experience an extremely clear difference in everything when the seasons change.  Each is distinct and we have just slipped into my personal favorite..

Autumn.

The crispness in the air, the way darker beer pipe tobacco seem to pique my attention, the changing of the trees from mundane greens to vibrant expressions of oranges and reds.. it is all quite lovely.  I guess I am wired in a similar fashion... a little variety tends to keep me feeling fresh and energized.  I also think that we have different "seasons" in our lives, and that as those seasons change they invite us to change with them.

I also think that how we react to a change of "seasons" is more important than the specificity of the "season" we are in...

So, if you have some dark beer, I invite you to raise your glass to being one who thrives in the midst of change and pursues growth in hardship rathe than retreat.  I think this Autumn will be a good one, either way it is the only Autumn I have this year, so I'm gonna give it all I got.

grease brain fire

Active minds are tough to turn off.

I'd imagine that in extreme cases it is like trying to put out a grease triggered oven fire. It is interesting to me how complicated the mind is and how intricately weaved together it must be. Equally as interesting is how such a complicated masterpiece can be so easily entertained and satisfied. Granted, this is possibly declining due to the barrage of sensory stimulation that is sweeping into society, but maybe it is not declining... maybe it is getting worse.

It is funny how the active and creative minds of few can produce gadgets and trends that will subdue the masses into zom-like lethargy.

So, I raise my glass to those minds still active. And bid you continue to stimulate that potential for greatness as you strive to learn, grow, create, and understand. And to the rest of you... you probably will never read this entry unless someone tweetbooks it to your facepod.

(ps- picture was first to pop into google image search when typing in "grease brain fire" apparently it is some kid named "Nate", he might read this blog, but probably not... idiot)