The definition of MUSE

Muse

Definition of "Muse" in Language:

as a noun:

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
the source of an artist's inspiration; "Euterpe was his muse"

as a verb:

reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" [synonyms: chew over, think over, meditate, ponder,excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate]

I was a little embarrassed to note this week's theme for MCP Project 52 and realize that I didn't really have a clue as to what I could add to it (with a photograph).

Not sure if it is noticeable, but I just love the photo that is on my iPad. It is actually a terrible quality picture that I played around with in Photoshop. It's grainy (due to lighting issues in the natatorium) and I completely snapped the photo in a rushed moment. However, the moment was perfect; or at least a perfect example of what my 13 year old daughter does each and every time before a swim race. She touches her head in that manner moments before she gets on the block. I'd like to imagine that she gazes across the pool visualizing the entire race that is about to take place. Her focus is FIERCE!

So, this week I knew I needed to use this picture (one I took back in December) for this week's theme of MUSE. It's a picture of my iPad with the picture that I love. Really it's like a double MUSE ... LOL!!!!

Comments

Emily said…

I love that picture, too! And a fun way to play with "muse."

7:03 PM

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"A Wink and a Smile"

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