Irony of irony, I spent all of this time loading designs on Red Bubble and all of a sudden I start selling t-shirts on Zazzle.
So despite the Orange Menace in D.C. the stars have aligned for some things.
And it is my birthday today.
How awkward is that.
And if course, It is National Pi Day. I posted umpteen posts on Blue Sky and still just hear crickets.
The "Sword of Damocles" is a metaphor originating from an ancient moral parable. The story involves Damocles, a courtier in the court of Dionysius I of Syracuse, a ruler in ancient Greece. Damocles admired the king's wealth and power, believing it brought him happiness. To teach him a lesson, Dionysius offered to switch places for a day.
Damocles enjoyed the luxuries of the throne until he noticed a sharp sword hanging above his head, suspended by a single strand of horsehair. This symbolized the constant danger and anxiety that accompanies great power. Overwhelmed by fear, Damocles begged to return to his ordinary life.
The tale, popularized by the Roman philosopher Cicero, serves as a reminder that with privilege and power often come hidden burdens and risks. Today, the phrase "Sword of Damocles" is used to describe a looming threat or precarious situation.
Ennui is a French word that has been adopted into English, and it refers to a feeling of deep weariness, boredom, or dissatisfaction. It's not just ordinary boredom—it's often tied to a sense of listlessness or lack of purpose, as though nothing feels engaging or worthwhile. Ennui can creep in during moments of stagnation or when life feels repetitive and uninspired.Now that is what I am looking for in a design. So I said give me a design that matches that definition.