To delve:

My husband calls me a "delver".

Dictionary.com defines "delve" as: to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate.

I am pretty sure the name fits. I love to know people and things. I like to ask questions, usually rapid fire and in mass quantities. I like to know what people are thinking and why, how things work and how to make them work better.

Evidently not everyone likes to have the inner recesses of their minds probed by an eager and enthusiastic "delver". My sons (and husband, admit it Mister!) continue to try new techniques to shut down my questioning. Some techniques work better than others. One went so far as to make up a story about being sent to the principal's office for an unknown infraction so we could talk about that instead of "how his day was". The other son anticipates the questions and tries to answer them as quickly and briefly as possible and then darts away.

I have come a very long way and realize now that timing is everything. They periodically commend me for my restraint these days, especially when they can see I am holding back a rushing river of inquiry.

It appears I need to expand my avenues for conversation and investigation. I think I will unleash that rushing river here. I am not sure what that means and I guarantee there will be totally random topics. I don't consider myself a writer. I think in colors, textures, shapes and fabrics not words. Maybe my questions have a colorful texture? I like the idea of combining my creative pursuits.

I welcome you to delve with me if you will. When you get overwhelmed by my barrage, you can politely power off and be no more offensive than my squirrelly children.

~T