In the real world, the fact that Shepard Smith abruptly left his news desk at Fox News intrigued me. But not enough to dwell on it other than wonder where he’ll end up.
“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”
“From the Latin Stephanus, which is from the Greek Stephanos, a name derived from stephanos (a crown, a garland). The name is borne in the Bible by St Stephen, one of the seven chosen to assist the apostles, and the first Christian martyr. Var: Stefan, Stefen, Stefon, Stephan, Stephon, Stevan, Steven, Stevon. Short: Steve”
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Hi and welcome to Saturday’s Episode 101 in the first season of ” My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 12th day of October in the fall of 2019.
In early afternoon I returned to my “Tau of Steves” passion project, by searching in my Knowledge Bank on Pinboard.
There I rediscovered the websites I had investigated after returning from our Norwegian vacation, where while a Norwegian slept in my bed I dreamed of Marc Maron interviewing me on his podcast.
I progressed though first name statistics, Boys Named Steve, List of Famous People Named Steve (“What’s in a Name? Lists about and ranking the best, worst, most interesting, and most surprising names of real people, normal and famous.”), famous Steves quiz, famous Steve characters and Famous People Named Stephen or Steven (“Including all the variants such as Steve, Stevie etc. Again here’s plenty from the entertainment world, as well as sports and fictional characters”).
What intrigued me, thinking ahead to a Thanksgiving family reunion with expectant mothers in attendance, was stumbling across a website called Baby Name Wizard.
Being an advocate for Steves everywhere, I did a little homework:
“From the Latin Stephanus, which is from the Greek Stephanos, a name derived from stephanos (a crown, a garland). The name is borne in the Bible by St Stephen, one of the seven chosen to assist the apostles, and the first Christian martyr. Var: Stefan, Stefen, Stefon, Stephan, Stephon, Stevan, Steven, Stevon. Short: Steve”
And finally it prepared me with more information to influence our expectant mother’s choices about why she’s attracted to a name.
In her mind’s eye she projects out into the future imagining him with his name on his door leading into a very prestigious office, while on the downside she’s ever mindful of nicknames and how he’ll be teased in school.
Here’s a major reason for why she should choose “Steve” quoted from Urban Dictionary for Steve:
“A wonderful loving man who makes you smile. A best friend and lover in one. Sometimes harsh but always knows what to say and how to say it. He inspires loyalty and devotion from those around him. The man who others rely on but at times he will need someone to rely on and when he does he always turns to the same person. A man of honor, strength and dignity. A soul mate and trusted friend. Once he claims your heart, you will never stop loving him.”
Okay, enough about me. Other, than to say Emma the Baroness heartily endorses the testimonial citing it as just one of the thousands of reasons she fell in love with me. (She’s looking over my shoulder again, isn’t she?)
Turning now to today’s Holiday Tau. Is this a new twist of the classic old Seinfield episode in which randy George announces like all of us, we are masters of our domain?
“3” Steve Zahn, 51: “You are the owner of all that is yours. You’ll know a line has been crossed because you’ll feel it in your gut.” Scorpio
Random ones that make me want change my sign.
You know McQueen’s Holiday Tau has that “Art of War” flavor to it, don’t you think?
“4” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “Fighting against a thing is a form of attention; you may as well be feeding the thing. Continue to fight and it will get bigger for sure.” Aries
You could say that. Having spent yesterday steeped in Fantasyland you could also say there’s an element of synchrony to it as well.
“5” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69; Stephen Colbert, 56: “The highlight of the day involves a dynamic journey between knowledge and understanding.” Taurus
What’s at play here, Steve? Your Holiday Tau feels right, but I don’t know why.
“4” Steve Smith, 30: “There are things that should logically take lots of concentration to complete but that somehow wind up putting you in an energy overflow instead of draining you.” Gemini
I’m loving your Holiday Tau Steve, another energy flow and creativity instead of energy drainage. Thanks for letting me lift it.
“4” Steve Howey, 42: “The truth unlocks something in you. The energy flows freely and the creativity is there to use however you wish.” Cancer
“Sorry … Sorry.” (It’s an inside joke that only Emma the Baroness and I share) Sorry.
“5” Steve Harvey, 62: “Apologies can be a form of intimacy. Some people find them difficult to give, and others give them so often that the apology has little value.” Capricorn
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Inspired by Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate