Have Lunch On Us!

My favorite book for April

So, I'm not up on current events.  I happened on this book by chance and started reading it in the store.  I guess lots of people knew about it, just not me.  Anyway, read this book:  The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch.  He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006, and in September 2007 he gave a lecture at his University that became this book.  No, its not depressing.  Yes, its entertaining and talks about really achieving your childhood dreams.  I picture it as a Jonathan Livingston Seagull for this decade.  (Yes, I know that dates me.)  Check it out at your local book purveyor.

You can get more information at thelastlecture.com.  There's an excerpt from the book on the site.

April picks

I've got two great sites for you to check out on the web.

1.   freerice.com

What a concept!  Improve your vocabulary while "earning" grains of rice for distribution to needy people.  There are levels of vocabulary to achieve.  I occasionally get to level 48 then my memory goes!  Try it, its fun.

2.   galaxyzoo.com

Here's your chance to be a citizen scientist.  Take the mini tutorial, learn how to classify galaxies, and pass the test.  Next thing you know you're viewing pictures of galaxies that will amaze you.  Worth the effort to get yourself enrolled.

Childhood (and adult) dreams and inspirations

By now you've probably heard about - or better yet - read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch.  I've been thinking a lot about what he said about achieving your childhood dreams. 

Most of my childhood dreams were minor key, not something that I carried forward into adulthood.  I really don't want to go exploring in Africa or Alaska for that matter.  One of these days I will write at least one book.  And I will learn woodworking.  But not just yet.  My biggest goal is to create a business which makes my customers smile.  Have lunch on us! is it.

My life is so hectic with work and the farm that relaxing is a major goal.  On my days off I usually work on the farm since there's always more to do.  At present, my favorite plates are still "Flying" (Daphne in mid leap) and a walk in the woods at Nay Aug Park.  Joy and peace.

I did not intend my plates to be used to hang on a wall or sit in a stand on a table.  I actually want people to eat from them.  What easier way to keep your dream in front of you than at meals.  I want people to photograph their dream goal - like a cruise, hot air balooning, fishing, or swimming with dolphins - to give them the incentive to achieve it.  Or after they achieve their dream, photograph it to remind them that they have accomplished it.

Enjoy your dreams.