Eddie's Fancy

Today’s the 100th anniversary Robert Heinlein’s birth. Sadly, he passed too soon at the early age of 80. He was a huge influence on my during my teenage years and is probably one reason I’m an engineer today.

I developed the ability to not fear failure from his work and to take joy from human foibles.

“Am I handicapped? Yes, but my handicaps do not interfere with my work — or my joy in life. Over forty years ago the Navy handed me a piece of paper that pronounced me totally and permanentally disabled. I never believed it. That piece of paper wore out; I did not.”

I’m been out of going to the session for weeks and haven’t been playing much, so my fingers are mush. Here’s a quick jig to get back into shape.

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