I'm sorry, I couldn't find the prompts, but this is what the idea that gives delight sparked in me.
The idea arrives with a plop, demanding attention.
Where did that come from, she says in surprise. I know I can be impulsive, grabbing hold of big problems, but this is huge!
I can't do this by myself. I will need collaborators. A mathematician and a programmer at least!
The idea stares at her placidly, sure of her excitement.
I will need to ask around if anyone knows anyone suitable...
She lays out the bare bones of the idea, adds flesh to them, pulls and tugs at it. It's time to share the idea.
They meet in the lobby of a hotel to discuss the esoterica associated with the idea. She reels off variables and qualifications in rapid-fire fashion, feeling sure the idea is impossible.
When asked, the man across from her says, Oh yes, I can write those equations. If you can express the idea in words, I can write it in mathematics. Math is just another language.
She seeks for a skilled programmer and finds one, she hopes.
Here is the math, can you write this in code?
Of course, he says. Code is just another language.
The idea takes shape in a series of elegant graphs, expressing the idea's reality in yet another form. This time the thought takes flight on wings of math and code. What she had suspected was true, ...is...true! She laughs in delight, spreads her arms wide, and spins in dizzy circles until she must sit down.
The idea, now clothed in plumage of gold and red reality, comes to rest on her shoulder and preens its gorgeous wings.
Thank you so much for your contribution Ann. What a fascinating take on ideas. I love that view that the different languages help to make the idea come alive, come together, and it is realised as a gorgeous bird of graphs.
I'm sorry I have confused you - the prompts are the other 'Everyday Delights' on here, which are taken from Priestley's book. I'll re-jig the intro to make it clearer - thank you.
Thank you Amy, that's so lovely and much needed! I've taken so long to get this up and running, so your kind words are just the ticket! Many, many thanks
What a wonderful concept/theme for your Substack, Sally!
I hadn’t heard of this book by Priestley and will enjoy seeing how you work with it. My delight this year is to read every fine Saturday on a bench in the flower gardens here in my town. No earbuds in, phone on silent at the very bottom of my rucksack which I use as a backrest. A whole book read in one sitting with a surround-sound of young children playing near by, and birds coming close to share my packed lunch...
Your delight sound completely delightful Tanya. I envy your being able to read a book in one setting, rarely manage that myself. The birds are too much of a distraction!
I'm sorry, I couldn't find the prompts, but this is what the idea that gives delight sparked in me.
The idea arrives with a plop, demanding attention.
Where did that come from, she says in surprise. I know I can be impulsive, grabbing hold of big problems, but this is huge!
I can't do this by myself. I will need collaborators. A mathematician and a programmer at least!
The idea stares at her placidly, sure of her excitement.
I will need to ask around if anyone knows anyone suitable...
She lays out the bare bones of the idea, adds flesh to them, pulls and tugs at it. It's time to share the idea.
They meet in the lobby of a hotel to discuss the esoterica associated with the idea. She reels off variables and qualifications in rapid-fire fashion, feeling sure the idea is impossible.
When asked, the man across from her says, Oh yes, I can write those equations. If you can express the idea in words, I can write it in mathematics. Math is just another language.
She seeks for a skilled programmer and finds one, she hopes.
Here is the math, can you write this in code?
Of course, he says. Code is just another language.
The idea takes shape in a series of elegant graphs, expressing the idea's reality in yet another form. This time the thought takes flight on wings of math and code. What she had suspected was true, ...is...true! She laughs in delight, spreads her arms wide, and spins in dizzy circles until she must sit down.
The idea, now clothed in plumage of gold and red reality, comes to rest on her shoulder and preens its gorgeous wings.
Thank you so much for your contribution Ann. What a fascinating take on ideas. I love that view that the different languages help to make the idea come alive, come together, and it is realised as a gorgeous bird of graphs.
I'm sorry I have confused you - the prompts are the other 'Everyday Delights' on here, which are taken from Priestley's book. I'll re-jig the intro to make it clearer - thank you.
I love, love, love the concept for your Substack - everyday delights is such a life enhancing and fun idea.
Thank you so much Phoebe, can't tell you how much that means. it's a great spur on too! x
I love the Priestley book and the Modern Delights one that you mentioned too, so am delighted that you’re doing this! It’s such a great idea.
Thank you Amy, that's so lovely and much needed! I've taken so long to get this up and running, so your kind words are just the ticket! Many, many thanks
What a wonderful concept/theme for your Substack, Sally!
I hadn’t heard of this book by Priestley and will enjoy seeing how you work with it. My delight this year is to read every fine Saturday on a bench in the flower gardens here in my town. No earbuds in, phone on silent at the very bottom of my rucksack which I use as a backrest. A whole book read in one sitting with a surround-sound of young children playing near by, and birds coming close to share my packed lunch...
Your delight sound completely delightful Tanya. I envy your being able to read a book in one setting, rarely manage that myself. The birds are too much of a distraction!