I decided very early in my life to pursue the arts, well before I knew what the word 'pursue' meant or how to use it in a sentence. Some time later I earned a bachelor and master's degree in meteorology, where I spend the part of my day that actually makes money. This apparent departure is actually different expressions of the same inspiration. Things of beauty, power, or mystique naturally flow into artistic endeavors, but they can also invoke curiosity and the desire to know more about them. At one time I worried that knowing more would spoil the magic, but I've found that...more
