Author Archives: Octo-woman

I was going to skip writing a blob this week because I have been concentrating my spare time instead on trying to improve my sight-reading at the piano. Here’s the problem: sight-reading piano music is like being at a public … Continue reading →

Just checking in to see if you’re applying yourself to the 10,000x principle Octo-woman challenged you to in blob https://goingon80.com/2023/06/01/513-taking-on-the-10000x-challenge/ To remind you, in Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers: the Story of Success”, the author’s principle states that in order to … Continue reading →

I only own two pairs of shoes. Both are the same brand, style, size, and color: namely, Reebok Princess style, black, size 8. They’re made of “synthetic leather”, also known more familiarly as some kind of plastic. I wear the … Continue reading →

I still believe in magic. I just can’t help it. I’m surrounded by it. In his writings, the intrepid British science fiction writer, inventor and futurist, Arthur C. Clarke, proposed his “Three Laws of Science”, the third of which is … Continue reading →

. . . But it wasn’t. It was at Green Apple Alpacas Farm in Auburn, Washington. I finally got to meet them, up close and personal. A whole herd of Dr. Suess characters known as alpacas. Meeting these gentle, friendly … Continue reading →

Well, the botany books say that flowers are bisexual, but I don’t believe it. Nobody could ever convince me that any of our ladylike dahlias aren’t the epitome of femininity. They remind me of ballerinas! And they make a garden … Continue reading →

Am taking a week off because it’s too hot for writing (or reading) my blobs. But, I shouldn’t complain. Seven months ago, I was posting photos like this one from the Seattle Times. Anybody remember what shivering feels like? It … Continue reading →

Did you know that “stress” spelled backwards is “desserts”? Me either. I’m not sure how much it would alleviate our current predicament but if it helps, I’m voting for Macadamia Nut Clusters. Or pie. As David Mamet said, “We must … Continue reading →

There are birds that can fly. And birds that can’t. Peacocks, for instance, put on an unbelievable show, but it’s all on the ground. They can’t fly very well. If they’re trying to get away from a predator, they can … Continue reading →

Forget tranquilizers, booze, pot, illegal drugs, and shopping therapy. If you want to add some tranquility to your stress-full schedule, just go outside and listen. Especially if you’re near a tree-filled walkway, or a park, or a lake, or – … Continue reading →