Splinter of the Mind's Eye

Never thought that I would use an old Star Wars book title from the late 1970's as a title of a post. Then again, I'm new at this, so there are no rules - only vivid sines and cosines interweaving in my head, occasionally meeting at some eureka point where I spit useless, random crap on toast. Sometimes funny, sometimes not. My roux is a mix of geekdom, music, a few pints, a whole lot of friends and family, laughter, tears and for those of you playing at home...a bucket of shrimp with my pants off. I've traversed this lifetime like I play cards...forcing my hand to win the game instead of being patient to pick and choose my spots. I'm using this medium to learn about my opponent (me) which may help me get to the winner's table. The goal is not to win, but to enjoy every nook and cranny along the way....