An Undisclosed Theory -- of Import to Many (maybe)

Was messing around late Monday evening when a flash of genius (or, perhaps it was insanity -- I'll tell you if I figure it out) hit me like a lightning bolt.

I use that analogy because I have been struck by lightning: twice in one day. The brief period between the two strikes was somewhere between 2 and 5 minutes (I was working, and watch-less at the time).

On a "scariness scale" of 1 to 10 (1 being newborn "puppies" or "kittens" and 10 being "most-scary-thing-imaginable") the very first time I was "lightning struck" varied between a 5 (at the first instant) and a 3 (when I realized everything was "hunky dory"). The second time, on the other hand -- whew! I'd say the second time was a solid 13 from start to finish. It's been more than twelve years since the day of those 2 strikes, and I still get cold chills, duck, and run during lightning storms.

"Catching" lightning is definitely not fun (you can read some stories here). Not fun while it happens, and not while recovering. I know of many people that have died from lightning strikes (thankfully, that has never been part of the equation here), some have immediate consequences from which they never recover (consequences that can be physical, mental, or both -- and much more drastic than my fear), other people have consequences that partially heal, and still others recover with no visible or long-term consequences of any kind. As for my current Theory, I'm hoping for no consequences.

The problem is, I cannot publicly disclose said Theory for a few days -- perhaps even weeks -- without negating the entire possibility of it actually working. Before I can do so, a few things must be attempted (most things will have to be accomplished by others), perhaps some even in far-flung corners of the globe (although I doubt it). Afterward, I may end up looking like a whacked-out kook (no surprise), a hero, an angel, a target, or perhaps even plain-old me. I'm hoping plain vanilla continues to fit. ("Hero" would probably be kinda cool for about 10 minutes, then the intense media scrutiny [a-lá Joe the Plumber = no privacy] will ruin all the "coolness" permanently.)

I actually have already disclosed my Theory to 2 people (of necessity). Both individuals value my opinion (I think), and neither one (I hope) thinks I'm crazy (yet). As I'm forced to reveal portions of my idea to other people here and there (in order to implement it fully) I will. Then, as soon as it's all resolved, I'll write out the full-thing right here. (I'd sure like to pop a Palin-style surprise on the media: scoop them all with a major blind-siding -- all from an obscure blog about an almost "normal" American.) For now, all I'll say is: stay-tuned for the results of my idea. At worst, you should at least get a good laugh at my expense.

In re-reading my post, I'm hoping this doesn't fall in the "lame" category for you the reader. I'm dying to release the full extent of my thoughts on this matter to more than just a few friends. (Thoughts which don't seem lame to me -- but at this point, I know I'm not objective.) Decided if I gave the idea (and all the work that will result from it) a catchy name it would at least make me feel better. So it's now dubbed: Project Lightning -- that way, if everything is all good, all bad, or anywhere in the middle, the moniker will be fitting.

Here's hoping I'm not really crazy -- and that I'm not "struck by Lightning" -- again.