http://cygnoir.disqus.com/Fiction, foibles, and fountain pens from a black swan with digital wings. Posts about writing, books, public libraries, community, games, analog delight, and food.enSun, 05 Jul 2009 10:42:29 -0000http://cygnoir.net/2009/07/04/being-three/#comment-23167942<p>I vaguely remember having a little party for my 3rd birthday; the rest of the year is blank. I also don't remember 4th grade, other than the teacher's name. Must have been brutally boring.</p><p>However, trying to impose continuity over a full lifespan sounds like its own brand of neurosis. Finally, walking with wisdom requires thinking about more than one's own "deepest needs, values, and wishes." Take a really hard look at that book, especially before acting on anything you get from it.</p>FreemanSun, 05 Jul 2009 10:42:29 -0000http://cygnoir.net/2009/07/04/being-three/#comment-23167941<p>I know what you mean. I have found similar ghosts of a family in my own albums and can't make sense of mine either. Finally I have decided that they are what they are and this is all part of me, but it still doesn't make sense. I could go on, but this is your show, not mine. :)</p>stephSun, 05 Jul 2009 10:10:35 -0000http://cygnoir.net/2009/07/04/being-three/#comment-201211982<p>I vaguely remember having a little party for my 3rd birthday; the rest of the year is blank. I also don't remember 4th grade, other than the teacher's name. Must have been brutally boring.</p><p>However, trying to impose continuity over a full lifespan sounds like its own brand of neurosis. Finally, walking with wisdom requires thinking about more than one's own "deepest needs, values, and wishes." Take a really hard look at that book, especially before acting on anything you get from it.</p>FreemanSun, 05 Jul 2009 09:42:00 -0000http://cygnoir.net/2009/07/04/being-three/#comment-201211981<p>I know what you mean. I have found similar ghosts of a family in my own albums and can't make sense of mine either. Finally I have decided that they are what they are and this is all part of me, but it still doesn't make sense. I could go on, but this is your show, not mine. :)</p>stephSun, 05 Jul 2009 09:10:00 -0000