G = Games

G is for Games
(Theme: Changes through history)

Game (n): 1.an amusement or pastime: children's games.

As a kid, these were the games I played (dodgeball).

When we didn't have a ball we used mud and...

...sticks - Fun times!

As I grew up and my parents immigrated to Canada, we found out there was a thing called Board Games.

This was the first computer game I played :)













And now, kids have so many choices (and adults):

Perhaps too many choices? Are we limiting our children's imagination?

Do you have a favorite childhood game? When was the last time you played it?

F = Flying

F is for Flying
(Theme: changes through history)

Flying (adj): 1. making flight  or passing through the air; that flies: a flying insect; an unidentified flying object.

Those of you who know me, know how much I hate flying. To the point that I need to be "tipsy" before I get to the airport, but not too much so I can pass through security. So it's natural I would pick this topic for F for the A-Z Challenge.

  
I would never get on one of these.
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Or these
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Hate getting on these
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Or these - there's a pattern here:)
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 Would be cool to fly in this one - not that I would! (source)

But I'm really hoping someone will invent teleportation, just like in Star Trek :)




Do you have a secret to get rid of the fear of flying?

E = Electricity

E is for Electricity

Electricity (n): 1. electric charge 2. electric current. 3.the science dealing with electric charges  and currents. 4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc.

Remember how we used to cook our food, heat and light our homes and make hand shadows with one simple natural element? Fire

No, me neither. But, some people in this world still do rely on it the same way we rely on electricity

This simple light bulb developed in the 1970's was the first publicly available application of electrical power (Wikipedia) Think how many of these you go through in a lifetime, yet some don't even know it exists.

It seems unnatural to harness such power, but humans weren't the first to discover electricity.
The electric eel uses it as self-defense from predators.

These terrify me. As a child in Eastern Europe I had to drink Iodine when the plant in Chernobyl exploded. I will never forget that day. I know the consequences of radiation exposure too well.
IMO, our nations rely on this energy too much.

My next fictional WIP has a lot to do with nuclear power plants.

I wish we could harness and store the electricity which nature provides us with every second, of every day.






What's the first thing you'd do if the power went out right now?

D = Danger at IWSG

D is for Danger (tying A-Z Challenge with IWSG)

Danger (n): liability or exposure to harm or injury; risk; peril

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.

Is it dangerous to dream big? I do all the time and find myself facing dangerous disappointment.
As a writer, I face these dangers which lead to insecurities:

* comparing myself to others
* having high expectations
* letting distractions rule my writing time (ie: internet)


But I am a dreamer. This is one of my favorite songs ever by Ozzy Osbourne. When I feel danger as a writer I listen to this song to remind myself it's all right to dream. I understand the song is not about danger (well, to a degree I can argue it is), but for me Ozzy's music puts everything in perspective.

Do you have a song which keeps you grounded, away from danger? Does the song wash away your insecurities?

This is a blog hop. Click here for the linky list:) Happy Hopping!

C = Cell Phones

C is for Cell Phones
(Theme: changes through history)

Cell Phone: 1.a mobile telephone system using low-powered radio transmitters, with each transmitter covering a distinct geographical area (cell),  and computer equipment to switch a call from one area to another, thus enabling large-scale car or portable phone service.

Here's a quick evolutionary chart of the cell phone. And, though recent, it's already outdated!
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What many use now:
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What does the future hold?
Watch this concept video for iphone5 (this post is being written early so if the phone is out by the time you read this, it only speaks to the technology we have at hand).

 

What do you think will be the next break through in cellular technology?

B = Books

B is for Book (wouldn't have it any other way)
(Theme: changes through history)

Book:  1. a written or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers.

 Even before Egyptian Papyrus, clay tablets were used to record writings.
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 Scrolls were the first form of editable record keeping texts.
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Books were copied, decorated, rebound and conserved in a scriptorium.
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 Not too long ago:
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:most recent

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This is the now! (source)

I wonder what the future holds for our books. Any ideas? What is your favorite book?

A = Automobiles

Welcome to the first post of the A-Z Challenge. If you visit everyday (except some Sundays) you'll notice a theme on this blog for the month of April. 

Changes through history... (not the boring kind)

A is for Automobiles

Just think about where our society was 100 years ago and where it is right now. It boggles my mind!
To keep in the spirit of my blog, a definition will be provided for each word as well :) Enjoy!

Automobile (n):  a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine;

  

We've gone from this (kidding).
(but it was something close to this I'm sure)

To this:

:then these













Not too long ago:

: now, for those lucky enough

Perhaps in the near future:






This is what humans are capable of. Now if we could only figure out a way to stop pollution along with the technological evolution.

If you could buy any automobile (yes I'm getting fancy because it's an "A") which would you buy? 

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