My Mind Burns With Ideasnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:24:41 -0800Blogger http://www.blogger.com1229125http://firemind2.blogspot.com/en-usnoby FiremindFiremind's AudioblogFiremind's AudioblogLeonfiremind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fmLeonhttp://firemind2.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-blog.htmlbloggingmy lifeThu, 19 Jun 2008 21:37:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-5034166214279463612I have a new blog at Tumblr. What is a Tumblr?To make a simple analogy: If blogs are journals, tumblelogs are scrapbooks.#It's new and fun and I am blogging so I am happy.0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2008/06/june-update.htmlmy lifeTue, 3 Jun 2008 20:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-3399469243812265354I haven't blogged much in any of my blogs. I just haven't felt like it.In April my Mom came for a short visit. I cleaned house beforehand and when she saw my place she said it looked good... then did some cleaning. *rolls eyes and smiles* mothers.Last Friday I wasn't feeling well and went to the clinic and then the hospital. I had my gall bladder removed Saturday and came home yesterday.Today a 0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2008/03/update.htmlmy lifeTue, 25 Mar 2008 21:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-5381582971866472011I don't have much to say but hated having the previous post the first thing people saw when they came here. I have been playing online games and reading a lot. It's been nice to "just" observe rather than trying to record everything.I have some ideas for more "Firemind Cinemas" - two with Dutch and International music videos. I'll post them when I feel like it or sooner if people are interested.I0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2008/01/google-gets-drunk.htmlgooglenew yearsscreenshotTue, 1 Jan 2008 04:11:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-6287923169144378930Dateline Canada: Google News Canada headlines suffered during the New Years Eve celebrations. Headlines became inebriated and misspelled themselves. Hopefully they will be able to function in the morning and not be too hungover.Happy New Year!0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/11/funny-video.htmlfunnyvideosSun, 25 Nov 2007 08:24:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-2658126462721299991I laughed when I saw this video of a conversation between a three year old and her mother.Thanks to Andy for pointing me to it.1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/11/friday-was-my-day.htmlmy dayvolunteeringSat, 24 Nov 2007 17:15:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-8494971551759266272I volunteered yesterday and it was great. I saw some people I hadn't seen in a while, got complimented on my haircut, and was able to give the right information to someone who needed it.One nice thing about volunteering is the flexibility. If I am sick or busy I can phone in and say I can't make it. My position isn't essential but it makes things easier for my coworkers. I think a number of 0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/11/update.htmlmy lifeWed, 21 Nov 2007 18:27:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-2227567135014912900The last week and a half has been a mix of good and bad days. I volunteered on the 9th for the first time in ages and it felt great. I wasn't feeling ill or tired. Afterwards some friends and I went to Szechuan City for supper. The buffet cost $13.95 and was excellent.On Saturday the 10th I went to Dim Sum at Don Mee's with my friend from up-island and another old university friend. It was great.1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/11/hair-clutz.htmlfunnyhairmy lifeTue, 6 Nov 2007 19:23:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-6268089560233848478I cut my hair on Sunday.Mwahahaha!I went from looking wild and woolly to just wild. Either people don't notice the change or are too polite to mention it.2firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/10/tricks-and-treats.htmlcityofheroeshalloweenThu, 25 Oct 2007 17:07:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-4017492677215594274The Halloween Event is going on in City Of Heroes. Players go door to door and can end up with a treat or have a trick played on them. Treats are costumes or other goodies. Tricks release monsters to attack your character. It's a blast.After all this excitement I won't need more. I can stay home and relax on Halloween.Cheers.1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/10/blogs.htmlbloggingmy blogsSat, 20 Oct 2007 23:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-6142487550678788384I just added another post to Hero Blog. I post there fairly often. My other projects are pretty quiet.1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/10/bobo-von-einstein.htmlmy lifeTue, 9 Oct 2007 16:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-2801324884283654431If I haven't gotten my hair cut by Halloween I'll dye it blue and paint my nose red. A Bobo or Ronald McDonald look may keep people from calling me Einstein. :)Cheers.0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/09/brain-strain.htmlmy lifequoteSun, 30 Sep 2007 17:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-5898178794903065135I need to defrag my brain! - JI laughed when I heard this. I seem to do that when I work things out in my head.0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/09/marcel-marceau.htmlmarcelmarceaumoviesThu, 27 Sep 2007 00:44:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-2804793089521400060When I heard Marcel Marceau had died I immediately thought of his role in Silent Movie. He was the only one that spoke in the whole movie - and this made me laugh. He made lots of people laugh.Cheers0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/09/what-happened-to-summer.htmlmy lifeSat, 1 Sep 2007 02:12:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-5361039672643367536Is it September already? Sheesh. It feels like half-past-July. I haven't been living in a vacuum because I sense neglected blogs and react to phone calls or emails asking how I am doing. Maybe I'm living in a bubble.1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/08/so-silent.htmlcityofheroesmy lifeTue, 21 Aug 2007 12:08:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-7383545847994704184I am alive.I have been playing a lot of City Of Heroes. I can see how having another engrossing hobby can pull one away from blogging. Part of me wants to blog about COH but part of me doesn't. This reminds me of reviewing books. Sometimes I want to review a book after I read it - or at least discuss it - and sometimes I don't. It depends on whether I feel the discussion will interest a reader 0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/08/week-daze.htmlmy lifeMon, 6 Aug 2007 00:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-2485192555649601543I can't believe I have the energy to blog. In the last few days I went from getting up early and feeling great to being tired all of the time. City of Heroes has helped me pass the time. Thursday I couldn't sleep and my mind kept racing about. I played COH until I was tired out and then slept for many hours. I have been sleeping a lot and slowly getting back to "normal".Part of the problem with 2firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/todays-dumb-joke.htmlfunnyjokeTue, 31 Jul 2007 21:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-6296304557459545311What type of car do dogs drive?Mercedes Bones. :)0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/shakespearean.htmlfunnyvictoriaMon, 23 Jul 2007 17:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-7172167951276311651I had to laugh when I passed the old Romeo's Pizza site on Johnson Street. A condominium is being built there. It's called the Juliette.2firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/funny-photo.htmlbofunnymen-a-menFri, 13 Jul 2007 11:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-4958847446719866646What do you do when you have to shop and your dog isn't allowed to walk in the store? Give him a ride of course!3firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/my-jogging-nose.htmlmy lifeFri, 13 Jul 2007 01:28:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-5996758783692380483A nose runs to get away from the cold.I just wish mine would run faster! I have traded fever for sinus headaches and nasal antics. Ah well, slow progress. Does anyone have a potion of magic chicken soup?2firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/eight-things-meme.htmlmemeWed, 11 Jul 2007 11:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-88002959941317442591. I have many blogs but most of them are dead or dormant.2. I am allergic to cigarette smoke - sort of, it makes me choke.3. I don't drink or do drugs.4. I love dining out - it's my major vice. :)5. I shave every day otherwise I look scruffy and my face gets dry and itchy.6. I am addicted to computer games. 7. I "pause for puppies".8. I hate tagging people so I won't. Steal this meme if you want1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/quick-update.htmlmy lifeTue, 10 Jul 2007 20:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-6892106924992148167I just had a crappy burger and crappy service at a neighbourhood restaurant. The good news is that I ate almost everything and I feel okay.I was worried because after volunteering on Friday I started getting a sore throat and by Sunday I was coughing a bit. On Sunday I went out with friends for supper and a walk along Dallas Road at Clover Point. That was nice. Later on I started coughing so I 1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/07/odd-week.htmlmy lifeWed, 4 Jul 2007 11:39:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-1335465930424153696I am strange. I bragged about my blogging addiction and then didn't blog for a week - at least here. :) There have been too many distractions.Early last week I heard something that sounded like a cat in heat or a mouse giving birth to a brick! It was a long "meowarrrr" sound and I finally saw that it was being made by a squirrel. At first I thought it was hurt but when it climbed to the ground 3firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/06/my-blog-addiction.htmlbloggingquizTue, 26 Jun 2007 15:02:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-336381168317818143384%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?I found this quiz at Blogger Buster. I would have thought I was 99.999999% addicted! :)1firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)http://firemind2.blogspot.com/2007/06/not-quite-dead.htmlmy lifesickSat, 23 Jun 2007 07:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6802486.post-5139187856646691162Meh, I have been in bed for a few days. I blogged at BBD and then played COH for a few hours Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. i tried to sleep but my neck hurt and I couldn't relax. I went back into COH for an hour and then was ready for bed.Every time I woke up I felt tired and sore so I went back to sleep. I think I slept-out/burned-out whatever illness was trying to strike me. I must be0firemind@REMOVETHISfastmail.fm (Leon)