Author: clfuu

One of the unexpected’s most delightful forms is the plot twist, the moment in a story that you never saw coming, but which seems inevitable in hindsight.

What is your favorite literary plot twist?

“What is essential is to suddenly make a move totally unexpected by the opponent, pick up on the advantage of fright, and seize the victory right then and there.”
― Miyamoto Musashi

When have you used the element of surprise to your advantage in a competitive or contentious situation?

Like an airplane with its contrail, as we move through life we leave behind us a trail of actions and interactions, all the effects we have had on others. That trail is far more visible than the speck of our life at any given moment.

What do you hope will remain visible of the trail created by your life to this point?

“A person never knows what is next–I don’t anyway. The surface of everything is thinner than we know. A person can fall right through, without any warning at all.”
― Leif Enger

What have you fallen through that landed you in an unexpected place?

During the short, grey days of winter, any bit of color can come as an unexpected delight. Is it any wonder that evergreens, which keep their color all year long, are celebrated in this season?

What color has recently brought you unexpected joy?