Mr. Besilly's Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-6009712010-01-09T14:48:16-08:00One Man's Highway is creative, fun, and inspiring. At least that's what people tell me. It's your roadmap for living life on planet earth. TypePadI Used To Be A Modern Digital Paintertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a7bbd28f970b2010-01-09T14:48:16-08:002010-01-09T20:05:34-08:00In 1999 when I first moved to Seattle, I started experimenting with creating computer art. I called myself a modern digital painter back then. The job I came to Seattle for was bogging me down with administrative duties I never planned on. After I arrived home at night, I would start creating computer art. I had absolutely no clue what...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/i-used-to-be-a-modern-digital-painter.htmlScott Is Not Only A Good Friend, He's A Great One!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef012876a6b535970c2010-01-05T00:47:21-08:002010-01-05T00:47:21-08:00I wanted to call my friend Scott this morning and tell him what an amazing time I had last night with his family at dinner. I met Scott, his wife Liz, and two daughters Emily and Hilary when they lived across the street as our neighbors for way too short a time. They've since moved a few blocks away which...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/scott-is-not-only-a-good-friend-hes-a-great-one.htmlTake A Picture of Your Life...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef012876a65207970c2010-01-04T11:50:07-08:002010-01-09T14:11:43-08:00I came across this photo on Post Secret today and it immediately captured my heart. It left a small dent in my soul when I realized how true it is. I shoot photos often, but rarely do I point the lens at my own life, at the things that are meaningful to me. I shoot mostly striking sunsets, lake reflections...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/take-a-picture-of-your-life.htmlThe Problem With Seeking Approvaltag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef012876a5e1b6970c2010-01-04T10:39:32-08:002010-01-04T16:29:49-08:00I love to write. For me it's become a wild eyed passion these days. But as much as I appreciate having my work read and commented on, that's not the reason I write. Sometimes I pour over my keyboard just to air out the thoughts bouncing around in my head. Other times it's because I experience something or read something...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2010/01/the-problem-with-seeking-approval.htmlCreativity: The Lure of Self-Destructiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a6710673970c2009-10-23T18:02:12-07:002009-10-23T18:19:34-07:00Every artist, every creative being at one time or another has to stare down the enormous giant of self-doubt. If you expect to produce a body of work worth the journey, in any discipline of the creative arts, you must learn to survive that overwhelming desire to self-destruct. Wrestling with that critical voice inside that convinces you that it's better...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/10/creativity-the-lure-of-self-destruction.htmlAn Instant Version of The Real Youtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a5050a38970b2009-08-19T10:46:45-07:002009-08-19T10:47:33-07:00Instant mashed potatoes taste great if you don't know any better, but for those of us who do, there's nothing that could ever replace homemade mashed potatoes. In a similar way our modern methods of communication are incredible, but they're called instant for a reason. Mostly because they contain less of the good stuff, leaving us hungry for something more...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/08/an-instant-version-of-the-real-you.htmlSometimes A Do Over Is The Best Place To Begintag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a5577865970c2009-08-18T00:31:11-07:002009-10-23T18:11:29-07:00Like an unexpected car accident, there are some life altering events that don't allow for a do-over. Our personal relationships are bit different, though sometimes they may feel like a total car wreck, a do-over can be the best place to begin when attempting to unravel an offense. The kind of offense I like to call a flesh wound. A...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/08/sometimes-a-do-over-is-the-best-place-to-begin.htmlWhen Life Begins To Imitate Lovetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfa6953ef0120a54197cb970c2009-08-12T08:48:24-07:002009-08-18T00:58:19-07:00"When you are so gracious and generous and aware that you think of other people before yourself, you matter." Seth Godin It's been sometime since I've posted anything meaningful here on One Man's Highway. This life affirming story "Just Keep Going", written by my close friend David Goad, is one that should not go unnoticed. It's a moving tale that...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2009/08/when-life-begins-to-imitate-love.htmlWhen The Giving Gets Toughtag:typepad.com,2003:post-594313642008-12-03T06:22:07-08:002008-12-03T06:22:07-08:00“The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth, you have given away.” Marcus Aurelius Regardless of how much personal wealth we individually possess we have each been granted great power for change. While it makes sense right now to take a position of caution managing our personal finances, we must resist the temptation to stop giving. The...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/12/when-the-giving-gets-tough.htmlYou Might Be Saying Way Too Muchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-542811602008-08-16T08:16:49-07:002009-02-13T13:10:27-08:00I love text messaging on my iPhone. Having to type every word letter by tedious letter makes me cut to the essentials only. No fluff or filler words, it's all about economy. "You wannt to eaf ouf toniife?" does not require a financial review. "Runnimg late" needs no long explanation. "Can I burrow somme money?" is easier to ask when...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/08/youre-might-be.htmlThe Footprints We Leave Behindtag:typepad.com,2003:post-542682682008-08-15T21:31:07-07:002008-08-15T21:31:07-07:00It's difficult to truly measure how much of a difference I'm making in the lives of those around me. At home, at work, with close friends or extended family. I'm a famous self doubter. We all want to know that we'll be missed if for some reason we should fly away. The only way to find out is to simply...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/08/the-footprints.htmlCarried In The Arms of A Gianttag:typepad.com,2003:post-521652122008-07-02T08:52:46-07:002008-07-02T08:52:46-07:00My Aunt Josephine was a giant. She was a tall woman. That's not what made her a giant. Aunt Jo was my Dad's favorite sister and from my earliest memories she called me and my two brothers her boys. Aunt Jo had two beautiful girls of her own but never any boys, so fortunately we were it. My Aunt was...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/07/carried-in-the.htmlTo Be Or Not To Betag:typepad.com,2003:post-497804202008-06-11T22:41:27-07:002008-06-11T22:41:27-07:00A woman heard an inspiring message from a life coach that asked the question, "Are you a human being or a human doing?" The speaker encouraged the audience to rethink their frantic pace of 'doing' in life and choose to live healthier by 'being' in the moment. He laid out a compelling argument for everyone to just 'be' and learn...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/06/to-be-or-not-to.htmlOnce Upon A Time In My American Dreamtag:typepad.com,2003:post-510402142008-06-08T11:37:58-07:002008-06-08T11:37:58-07:001 Once upon a time, computers were really large, had very little memory and were extremely expensive. Now computers are really cheap, compact and have tons of memory. They've become an addictive obsession, stealing the time we used to spend together just hanging out. 2 Once upon time, there was no way to call or text someone from a crowded...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/06/once-upon-a-tim.htmlThe Thing About Dadtag:typepad.com,2003:post-507954902008-06-06T00:34:09-07:002008-06-06T00:34:09-07:00After visiting my Father in the hospital on July 18, 2004 it was less than a month before he passed away. I wasn't present when he passed but I heard his family was right there by his side. I'll never forget that last visit we had together. When Dad heard that my older brother Carl and I had arrived he...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/06/the-thing-about.htmlThe Price of Free At Starbuckstag:typepad.com,2003:post-504355262008-05-26T15:05:14-07:002008-05-26T15:05:14-07:00Starbucks gave me a free grande latte today for the right reason. It was free but it still cost me. Since Howard Schultz has recaptured the helm at Starbucks a lot of sweeping changes have been put into effect. Here's the deal. If you use a registered Starbucks card like I do, you gain a few extra privileges. One privilege...Ray Basilehttp://www.mrbesilly.com/2008/05/the-price-of-fr.html