COLOR

I have been asking many different people about color. What is the color of hope? Fear? Sorrow? Joy? Determination? And many others.
It started as a research project for a book I am writing. As I asked different peaple I noticed some interesting patterns.
Hope: Most chose light colors.
Fear: Mostly dark colors but there were also some light ones.
Sorrow: Most said blue some said black.
Joy: Mostly yellows and greens.
Determination: Mostly blue some green some yellow.
There were other patterns too. People who feel stronger emotions chose more vibrant colors. Those who do not chose quieter colors.
I have noticed another pattern with the emotions that have the same colors for a certain person.
For example Kayti chose red for love, anger, hate, excited and energetic.
Savannah chose black for anger and sorrow.
Lauren chose pink for love, excited and energetic.
Andrew chose grey for tired, worry and confused.
There have been others that I have asked and they have their own patterns too.
Do you see how the the emotions are related to each other in the color they chose? It tells something of their characters. Their strong emotions and their not so strong ones. The emotions that use the same part of them.
It has been a very interesting study. And i have learned much from it, although I did not do it for character study of my friends.

MUSIC

"If music be the food of love play on. Give me excess of it." --Orsino, Twelfth Night
Music is a very influentioal part of our lives. It can make us crazy. Happy. Calm. Excited. Peaceful. Tired. Energetic. Thoughtful. Sad. And a variety of other things. Music defines us. Different people listen to different kinds of music. Certain types of people listen to classical. Others listen to hard rock. And yet others listen to both.
One can tell a lot about a person by the types of music they listen to. I listen to Enya. The Corrs. Classical. Billy Joel. Sophie B. Hawkins. C+C Music Factory. They Might be Giants. R.E.M. Tears for Fears. And other similer stuff. This says that I like upbeat music. Funny music. Calming music. Thoughtful Music. Wild music.
I am happy. Wild. Crazy. I am quiet. Thoughtful.
The music defines me.
The music tells who I am.

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is coming!
"That's the day when we try to eat every turkey, cranberry and pumpkin on the face of the planet." --Garfield
I love all the good food. Turkey. Stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Salad. Banana bread. Dinner rolls. Biscuits. Homemade applesauce. Cottage cheese. Pickles. Black olives. Cheese covered veggies. Apple pie. Cherry pie. Pumpkin pie.
I love pie!
Not only is it a day of good food it is a day of gratitude.
Gratitude is often talked of in Church. They always say that we need to have an "Attitude of Gratitude." How does the Lord know to give me more blessings if I never express to Him that I appreciate what He has already given to me? In an old movie called "White Christmas" Bing Crosby sings a song about counting our blessings. I know that when I count my blessings every day I am happier person.
Life is good. I should not blow it on negatism.
I need to enhance it with Thanksgiving!
And good food too.
Hooray! for Happy Holidays!!!!!

DWARF TWINS

Jane and John are Dwarf twins. They are the daughter and son of King Fredrik and Queen Kelli. They spent a few years in the USA where they did double duty. John was keeping an eye on a Gnome and Jane was keeping an eye on an Elf. They also studied Human politics and issues. After receiving Master's Degrees and serving in a few political offices they returned to Nocaj (Dwarf capital) in Orean at the age of 75 (Humans all thought they were 25). They worked hard to learn everything there is to know about Dwarf politics and compared it to Human politics. They worked together with other Dwarves and made executive decisions (with parental permission of course) using the best policies of both people to make the Dwarf lands a better place to live. With these new innovations working well and Dwarf society on the incline Jane and John wanted to include the Elf and Gnome peoples in their learning and progress. The problem was the Elves and Gnomes were at war with each other. They decide to split up. John goes to Mabid to enlist the help of Enelia the Elf Princess. Jane goes to Eisoj to enlist the help of Ydoc the Gnome Prince. Why the Princess and Prince instead of their parents? Because they were raised among the Humans. Enelia in Ohio. Ydoc in New York. They did not have the predjudices that the other Elves and Gnomes had. They would also soon be Queen and King. They would be able to convince their peoples that war was not the answer to their problems and that there were greater things to do with their time and resources. John and Jane were successful in bringing Enelia and Ydoc to Nacaj and convincing them that they could make a difference to their peoples. But something happened that they did not expect. Something wonderful yet really bad at the same time. John and Jane are at a loss as to what to do.

DELEMETRE

Delemetre is really two different people.
Delemetre number one is my Lady-In-Waiting. She is an amazing Elf. She is always cheerful and has saved my tail more times than I can count. Delemetre has spent most of her life in the Royal Palace at Mabid (the Elf capital) She knows everyone who is anyone and where their loyalties lie. She also knows everything worth knowing in the kingdom. She taught me ettiquette, fashion, manners and attitude. Delemetre taught me to appreciate who and what I am. She taught me that the Elves are not just a sea of faces to be seen through windows but individual people with individual personalities. Delemetre is the kind of person everyone needs to have around.
Delemetre number two is a relation of mine. She was named for Delemetre number one. She had an unusual experience at a young age. She was raised on a prosperous farm by two Orean Humans (see previous entry) One night she is kidnapped by two men. One is an Elf the other Human. The three travel to Mabid where the Elves are in an uproar because the Governor had died and noone knew who would take his place. But the rumors are flying about elections, heredity and appointments. Noone knows for sure how the next Governor will be chosen, but apparently Delemetre has something to do with it.

OREAN

OREAN is a world where humans do not exist. There are many creatures there that do not exist here. Dragons for example and winged horses for another. There are three different races that live there. Elves. Gnomes. Dwarves.
The Elves live in the ancient forests of the west. They love style and splendor. They have no belief in a Higher Being. I am working on that. They'll come around eventually.
Gnomes live in the green forests of the east. They are a small people and love large grandiose architecture. I am working on their religious beliefs as well.
Dwarves live in the mountains of the north. They love to mine for precious metals and jewels deep in the earth. They also love technology and many have spent much time in the human world learning more about it.
There are also those of the Mixed Race. They are not of any one race but of two or (in some cases) all three. These are often called Humans. Do not confuse these with the Humans you and I know here in this world. Orean Humans have no human blood. They live just as long as the other races (400-500 years) and have the use of magic.
Now that you have been well educated you know why Orean is where the fun is. Too bad for you Real Humans. You can not go there unless you receive an invitation. And that is not likely to happen.

I'M THE BEST! I'M THE BEST! YOU'RE NOT! YOU'RE NOT!

I HAVE CHOSEN TO ASTOUND YOU ALL WITH MY SUPERIORITY AND GENIUS BY GIVING YOU THE BLESSING OF MY PRESENCE MORE FREQUENTLY BY POSTING A BLOG.
NOW DO NOT GET EXCITED. CALM DOWN. I KNOW THAT YOU ALL ADORE ME. HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO PULVERIZE OTHERS TO KEEP THE JOY OF PARTAKING OF MY RAPIER WIT TO YOURSELF.
REMEMBER THAT MY GREATNESS IS VAST AND THERE IS PLENTY FOR ALL TO APPRECIATE AND ENJOY.
I MUST NOW END THIS ENTRY. DO NOT GO INTO FITS OF DEPRESSION OVER THE SHORTNESS OF THIS ENTRY. THERE WILL BE MORE. PERHAPS SOMEDAY YOU WILL BE ECSTATIC TO FIND A MUCH LARGER ENTRY.