Tuesday, June 17, 2003

Obituary Every once in a while it's a good idea to write one's own obituary, just to get a sense of what's important. This is the shortest one I've ever written for myself. I like it a lot. I notice that I've given myself a longer life than usual too. Obituary: Catherine Jo Morgan died peacefully in her sleep last night at the age of 105. Still an active artist, Catherine was known for her vivid paintings and collages, iron and mixed media bowls, and New Yorker cartoons. Friends and art associates have long enjoyed her sense of humor, adventure, and vitality. “No one was more alive than Cathy,” said one, “and she enjoyed every moment. I’ve never known anyone happier. The older she got, the more radiant she became.” (Note: Since the internet can be a strange place, let me make it clear that I'm not in fact dead. This obituary is just a free-writing exercise to clarify my values and direction in life. There must be a cartoon idea here somewhere though....)   7:55:24 PM    comment []

A small step toward preserving space Over the weekend I did some internet research on dehumidifiers. Yesterday I called the company that offered the most information. Saving myself a few days or weeks of agonizing over a decision, I ordered the same day! Great. I learned something from the way letting orders drag on, has sapped my creative energy in the past. This morning I saw the folder of information I'd gathered on different brands and models. It was pretty thick. And - guess what? I threw out all but the one piece of paper that described the model I bought, with the phone number, price, etc. Wow! That's progress! I didn't wait a year or two to notice that I no longer needed any of that other information. Hurray! 12:24:59 PM    comment []