Ah, Thing # 5. . . .

Well, while exploring Flickr, I came across a multitude of photographs of the Folger Shakespeare Library (my future professional home, if all goes well). One of the pictures in particular caught my eye, and I have inserted it's location below. It is a carving in relief of Richard III and his two nephews. Richard has long been lambasted as an evil, power-hungry character who seized control of the throne of England and had his nephews (the legitimate heirs to the monarchy) locked away in a tower, where they were supposedly subsequently murdered.

Here the artist has portrayed Richard much as Shakespeare had envisioned, with a slight hunchback a cunning countenance. As appreciative a fan as I am of Shakespeare's plays, I cannot help but mention an interesting (if more or less fictitious) alternative perspective, outlined by Josephine Tey in her mystery The Daughter of Time. I recommend this read for an fuller understanding of the complexity of Richard's character across fact an fiction.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/melliemonty/889240097/

Numa Numa Friday....

I present the Numa Numa dance to all those not familiar with it, and to those whose spirits are continually refreshed through successive viewings. On an educational note, the Numa Numa dance is the number 1 (or number 2; there's been some debate on this subject) most watched viral video on YouTube.
Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60og9gwKh1o

Habitual Thoughts

I'd have to say that the easiest of the 7.5 habits in practice is number 3 (viewing problems as challenges). This is perhaps due to my overall enjoyment of puzzles. When viewed as a kind of game, the most mundane of tasks can take on a new and interesting flavor. Of course, this is not a universal rule, but overall, I'd consider this habit the easiest to cultivate.

The most difficult of the habits must for me be either habit number 2 (accepting responsibility for one's own learning), or habit number 6 (using technology to one's advantage). I suppose if I had to choose, the use of technology presents is the more challenging, as I'm not what I would consider a computer-savy individual, and would really rather not take the time and effort to overcome my slight technophobia (hence the tie-in with habit number 2). But then, I suppose habit number 3 will be useful in addressing the development of habit 6.

Now, addressing the 1/2 habit of play, I would encourage others to follow this link:

http://www.muffinfilms.com/
Outside of work, of course. Ahem.

Well, here it is after ever so long. The first post. I hope to catch up with everyone soon. Any fans of Jeeves and Wooster out there?