Thank you, @riverflows. Blogging for me is an adventure. I almost never blog about something I know well. That would be tedious. It's always a learning experience, as it was here. Even the comments (such as yours) continue the 'lesson'.

One principle I believe: nothing is fixed. We are constantly learning more about ourselves, the world around us, words, history...everything. How can anyone ever claim to be bored?

If I was to have my time again I'd ditch the study of literature and transfer my degree to natural sciences

When I went to college I chose history, because literature was something I would consume anyway--that would have been an obvious choice. But looking back, I probably showed the most natural talent in geometry. Another time, another school...who knows what might have happened?

Of course I'm going to look up Banks. The adventure continues, until the road comes to an end....

Thanks again for the comment.