Creativity

“I put my heart and soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.”
– Vincent Van Gogh –
How much of van Gogh’s artistic ability and creativity was a direct result of his mental condition?   Hundreds of physicians and psychiatrists have tried to define van Gogh’s medical conditions over the years.  One of [...]

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Grandma Switzer

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Bipolar Bears

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A Touch of the Supernatural?

I love watching movies and reading books with a twist of the supernatural. 
This morning I had an unusual experience.
Alex, my gunsmith and best friend, had asked me to take his dog, Mischa, for a walk in the park.  I gladly accepted. 
Alex has been really busy in the shop this week with repair projects, and he’s been [...]

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Why Can’t This Be My Profession?

I had a conversation today at the gun show that gave me something to think about.  Actually, this was something that I’ve been pondering for a while now. 
How do you describe yourself?  What is your identity? 
If someone asks you, “Who are you?” — What do you say?  How do you finish the statement, “I am [...]

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Someone Please Shoot Me Now

To continue:
I had a gun show today.  The day began with a less-than-auspicious start.
I was up late last night.  I worked at my “real” job until 19:00.  I arrived at the shop at about 19:30.  I had to unload the organized chaos that resides in the trunk of my car, load up the guns I was [...]

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Self Censorship?

I originally considered titling this entry: “Someone Please Shoot Me Now.”
However, I realized that, given my vocation — that the above headline is not entirely appropriate. However, I have long contemplated beginning to publish a blog. Among my self-imposed obstacles was a fear.
I think I can best summarize this fear as a fear of offense, [...]

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