From the book
The Secret Universe of Names: The letter
R resonates with cheeky sexuality, which explains why it's the initial letter of
romance,
rakish,
rebel,
risque,
ruddy,
randy,
racy and
robust. But in combination with the hushed and humble tones of the letter
H, the
R generates the words that describe the more admirable aspects of human endeavors
heroic,
honor,
harmonious,
heart,
hardy, and
humor. These emotive qualities reflect the way
HR people typically wear their hearts on their sleeves. To
really know an
HR is to find it difficult to resist the hearty and down-to-earth personality.
HRs have the rare ability to put other people at ease without appearing smug or condescending.
HRs may be solicitous and gentle with their loved ones, but they're not overburdened with patience. Still, even if they vent with the occasional burst of bad humor, everyone knows that it's more bark that bite. It's a good idea not to push them too far or too often, though, for over time, even these otherwise-harmonious individuals will become cranky and unreasonable.
HRs amble through life with an abiding hatred of routine, which is why you won't find them slugging away at the nine-to-five grind unless forced into it by the prospect of poverty. These are capable people who have a lot to offer and aren't the kind to take a backseat to anyone. Typically, they're attracted to jobs that promise creative freedom (or at least a high degree of autonomy) and the most common complaint about the
HRs is that they'll sometimes take their independent philosophies to the extreme and make far too many reckless decisions.
HRs are introspective people who are dedicated to their ideals and convictions. And as friends,
HRs are almost without peer. Trustworthy, reliable and dependable, they understand that the responsibilities of friendship extend beyond the casual familiarity and the occasional drink. To them, a friend in need is a call to arms, and they'll reflexively volunteer their services without having to be asked.
HRs tend to choose mates who can balance their adventurous aspects with responsible and grounded outlooks. But in their zeal to find mates who can offer them the stability they need, they run the risk of settling for women who don't appreciate their unconventional perspectives. Still, because
HRs are quick learners and masters in the art of compromise, their marriages are more stable and permanent than most. — Sean, Cathy, Abby and Harper
Labels: Baby portraits, Harper, Our Family
We've had a busy week with the arrival of our third child Jacob Fisher Cayton. Jacob was born on 3/3/10 at 8:43 p.m. Mom and baby are both doing great. I photographed Jacob in the same bassonet as I did with Harper. Click here to see Harper's photograph to compare. At nine pounds, Jacob's a big baby:) Jacob is a family name on both sides. Here's a biographical passage I found about my Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Jacob Ungeheuer, a German immigrant, Civil War veteran and successful farmer from Linn County, Kansas: "The life of Mr. Ungeheuer affords a striking example of what is in the power of every energetic ambitious man to accomplish for himself. Beginning with no moneyed capital, in a country whose language and people were strange to him, he continued steadfastly and patiently at his work, and in due time was rewarded with prosperity..." Fisher is also a family name. Here's a picture of his namesake Lee Fisher, my Godfather, during a visit with Abby when she was small.
