My trip to Seattle has given me a lot to think about, lots to chew on. Mostly I am thinking a lot about human nature and behavior. I don't have any conclusions as of yet, but I suspect if I develop any they'll show up here. That occasionally happens. Not frequently, but occasionally.

But to begin...

I am a snob. I know this. I acknowledge it. I am particular about what I consume: what I read, listen to, watch, eat. To a certain extent I am particular about who I spend time with. I like nice people. I like thoughtful people, both intellectually and considerate. Mostly I like people. At the same time I don't really like people. I think this primarily has to do with being disappointed by people's behavior and choices.

Funny, isn't it? Evidently it's a strange trait many anthropologists share.

I spent a lot of time watching people and thinking about their motivations, or lack thereof. I was amazed by some people, in a positive way, and not so amazed. I spent a lot of time thinking about Douglas Adams and how if he hadn't written the,
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy I may have after visiting Seattle this most recent time.

Anyway, lots to think about. And it will only help my writing.


And maybe it will help me be a better person, too.