Memoir of SugArHigH’s

Arts and craft class is almost a right of passage in our society, a grueling test of the human spirit in which young initiates strive to force rubber cement, pipe cleaners, modeling clay, and papier-mâché to bend to their will. And few of us can claim to have managed to avoid the experience of creating an object–be it ceramic mask, napkin holder, or the obligatory ashtray–only to be confronted by and empty expanse demanding that you do something, anything, to decorate it.

A plain white coffee mug of your own design sits ready for the kiln and is staring at you in blank anticipation. You have chosen to use blue glaze; now, if only you could decide on the pattern….

Which of the following patterns do you paint in blue on the mug?

1. Stripes.

2. Polka Dots.

3. Checks.

4. Wavy lines.

There’s something magical about a night at the symphony — a sense of expectation and pure pleasure. Imagine being able to take a place on that stage among the other musicians, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at your very best.

If you could join the orchestra, what instrument do you see yourself playing?

1. Violin
2. String bass
3. Trumpet
4. Flute