This, That, and the Other

Rory, the king of questions, also known as the Autistic Composter, has come up with a new series of questions that he calls “The Dawdler.” He poses three questions twice a week, questions he says are “inspired by life, humor, conversations and observations, town life, blog posts, writers, gardening, news stories, television, entertainment, and human curiosity, and so on.”

Here are Rory’s three Dawdler questions today.

Do you think being outside is good for a person’s wellbeing?

I enjoy being outside and, weather permitting, try to spend as much outside time as I can. Fortunately, we have a scenic and a serene backyard, so spending outdoor time is as simple as opening the sliding glass doors from my family room to my back deck and patio.

How much of a sensation seeker are you?

If by “sensation seeker” you mean someone who goes sky diving, hang gliding, bungee jumping, or mountain climbing, the answer is no. In my younger days I used to enjoy white water rafting, taking cross-country motorcycle trips, camping, and car rallying, but nowadays sitting on my back deck, listening to the sounds of my waterfall, and taking in the views is all the sensation seeking I need.

Do you believe in blind luck?

Blind luck occurs when something good happens by chance, usually with no intention or skill involved in the outcome. Like, for example, buying a pick-six Powerball ticket and winning the big jackpot. It happens, sure, so I guess I believe in the possibility of blind luck, but not enough to build or stake my life on it.