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We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.

~Oliver Wendell Holmes~

Who is Serendipity?

Unknown

She mused, her chin resting on one strong hand.
~ R. Macaulay ~

What is Serendipity?

1. the faculty or phenomenon of discovering something fortunate: the accidental discovery of pleasant, valuable, useful or agreeable things not sought for

2. gift for discovery: a natural gift for making pleasant, valuable, useful or agreeable discoveries by accident

Etymology: from its possession by the heroes of the Persian fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip

What is a Muse?

The inspiring goddess or adored woman of a paricular poet; a poet's particular genius, the character of a particular poet's style.
A person inspired by a muse, a poet.
A type of poetry or music.
Ponder over, reflect on; contemplate, meditate; think to oneself, ask oneself meditatively; say or murmur meditatively.

How Does One Inspire?

Of a divine or supernatural agency: impart truth, impulse, idea, etc.; suggest a revelation
Animate with an exalted feeling, to do something exalted.
Provide inspiration; elevate or exalt the mind.
Arouse in the mind, instill a feeling or impulse.

Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.

~Michelanglo~

What's That Mean?

Courage: *The heart as the seat of feeling, etc; disposition, nature. * What is in one's mind; purpose; desire, inclination. *The quality of character which shows itself in acting despite fear or lack of confidence.
Zaftig: Of a woman having a full rounded shape.
Watershed: *The line separating waters flowing into different rivers, basins, or seas. *A turning-point in affairs, a crucial time or occurrence.
Serenity: Contented tranquillity of mind, temper, countenance, etc.; inner calm; tranquillity or peacefullness of conditions etc.
Passion: *The sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death. *SUFFERING (obsolete). *The state or capacity of being acted on by external agents or forces. *EMOTION, emotions as distinguished from reason; intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction. *Ardent affection; LOVE; a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept; sexual desire; an object of desire or deep interest.
Hedonism: The doctrine or the theory of ethics in which pleasure is regarded as the chief good or the proper aim. Frequently now also, devotion to or pursuit of pleasure.
Labyrinth: *A structure consisting of a complex network of tunnels, paths, etc., thru which it is difficult to find one's way, a maze. *A complex or confusing situation; an intricate system; a complicated arrangement.
Mesmeric: Pertaining to, characteristic of, producing, or produced by mesmerism; hypnotic, fascinating.
Quagmire: An awkward, complex or hazardous situation.
Metal: *Material, matter, substance; especially earthy matter. *Molten glass before it is blown or cast. *Hardened clay, shale; rock met with in the course of mining.
Wisdom: Knowledge, especially of an abstruse kind; learning, branches of knowledge.
Antinomian: *One who holds that under the gospel dispensation of grace the moral law is of no use or obligation because faith alone is necessary to salvation. *One who rejects a socially established morality.

As Ever - A Work In Progress

It would seem that the introduction of the iPhone has eliminated the technical issues. Once again an Apple product has saved my sanity.

Thank you, Steve Jobs!

Still a work in progress, however... because that is what LIFE is.

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