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Why this blog is called "Pearls on a String" (a list):

• Pearls are precious; So are you, imaginary readers!
• One of the side-projects I'm eager to work on is a point-n-click adventure game. A common design philosophy for such games is to have the player work through sequential episodes that are somewhat self-contained; kind of like pearls on a string.
• You have heard it said, "People never change." I tell you the truth, that's a load of fine, north-Italian bologna! People's interests/personalities/opinions change over time, making each phase of life refreshingly unique! Thus, in an awkward and forced way, I think of "Pearls on a String" as a metaphor for the journey of life itself, and this online journal may end up being a document of my journey.
• If pearls don't have a string, they're basically just really sucky marbles.
• If the string doesn't have pearls, you've bought a really sucky anniversary gift.

What a fine title!