Why Am I Doing This?

Because I'm curious about how it's done and I need to experience things in order to see how they might be useful in my work/teaching/reaching students. Maybe it has application for my advisees? Maybe blogging will end up as a tool just for my appreciation: I tried playing the piano and clarinet, too, and while I no longer touch either one, I still appreciate how it's done, marvel at the speed with which artist's fingers move, and the bringing together of skill and art.