Macilent Frame

Across and Down

One of the things I really like to do in my spare time is work crossword puzzles. I find doing the puzzles an entertaining way to help keep my mind active and alert. Also, there are many loose ends in my every day activities. These are things that require incremental progress over extended periods of time. When I finish a crossword puzzle, I experience a satisfying sense of completion that is not available from these other tasks. I am not a crossword fanatic. I do not keep a stack of reference books nearby when I’m doing one, and I’m willing to admit there are some things I do not know and leave a puzzle unfinished. Instead, my approach is to find puzzles that match my skill level and that are fun to do.