[MD] Romantic/Classic knowledge vs quality

[ml]

David,

Thanks for setting me straight on the attribution

Arlo,   Sorry I wasn't paying better attention to the
weave of the thread.

thanks--mel

----- Original Message -----
From: "david buchanan" <dmbuchanan at hotmail.com>
To: <moq_discuss at moqtalk.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [MD] Romantic/Classic knowledge vs quality



mel:
Actually, Arlo wrote that, not me. But thanks for thinking it was me. Arlo
was right on and your own boat-building story is a fine example of his
point, I think. I'd add that when you take up the artful approach everything
is more enjoyable too, even stupid stuff like doing dishes or pitching a
tent. Each time you get this little sense of accomplishment and even a sense
of pride. (Not that I could build a boat and, of course, this attitude
doesn't automatically make one competent at everything attempted.) I can
honestly say it has improved my experience at the university, especially
when compared to my undergraduate experience, when I majored in girls and
beer. Speaking of which, I've got some Plato to read.
Later,dmb
Arlo said:
 I've always thought the most important part of ZMM was in reuniting "art"
with everyday activity. ...aesthetic/Quality that could be (and should be)
(and IS) an integral part of everything from building rotisseries to
repairing a motorcycle to welding a chain guard.


> mel:
> A boat builder <snip>