Friday, June 26, 2009

Friday Fill-Ins

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1. She had a great force of personality.

2.
God is by my side, always.

3. I know this:
I'm not doing ANY memes that mention Michael Jackson today!

4. Be still (and know that I am God).

5. These words apply to me:
indecisive, boring, emotional.

6.
In almost all the memories of my childhood summers, the sun was shining.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to
hanging out alone for a few more hours and then buying tickets, tomorrow my plans include seeing Jenny (I hope...), and Sunday, I want to stay in bed, asleep, with the covers over my head--but I will probably be on an airplane!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

7s

(From Allison's)

7 Things That Scare Me
1. Sudden loud noises
2. The prospect of failure
3. Pain
4. Fear
5. Large crowds
6. Growling dogs
7. Old age isn't looking so wonderful right now

7 Things I Like
1. Carbs
2. Hugs
3. Babies (well, children, really)
4. Books
5. Mountains
6. Sun
7. Seeing new places

7 Things I hate
1. Crabby people
2. Over-perfumed places and people
3. Earwigs
4. Meanness
5. The smell of liver cooking
6. Cleaning the bathtub drain
7. Nails on chalkboard

7 Things In My Room
1. Bed
2. Dressers
3. Earplugs
4. Lotion
5. Clothes
6. Crossword book
7. Paintings

7 Things About Me
1. One of the reasons I like my hair long is that I can tickle my back with it.
2. I prefer simple jewelry: basic silver, small jewels, etc.
3. I have perfectionistic tendencies.
4. Nothing in my life has turned out as I thought it would when I was a kid.
5. I have very mixed emotions about Frank Lloyd Wright.
6. Reading gory books doesn't gross me out, but watching scary movies is impossible.
7. Sometimes I hate being the youngest, but sometimes I'm aware of how lucky I am.

7 Things To Do Before I Die
1. Hold my grandchild(ren).
2. Visit Autralia & New Zealand.
3. Get over my weight: either lose what I need to, or stop worrying about it.
4. Complete a knitting project.
5. Learn to control my temper.
6. Ride around the country in an RV for several months--I want to visit all 49 continental states.
7. Survive.

7 Things I Can Do
1. Catalog a book from scratch in OCLC in less than 10 minutes.
2. See humor in most situations.
3. Organize a septic field. I used to say I could actually do the whole thing, but I don't think I can anymore.
4. Keep up with a roomful of teenagers.
5. Make super-de-duper Mac n Cheese from scratch with no recipe.
6. Play Sheepshead.
7. Alphabetize. Quickly.

7 Things I Can't Do
1. Forgive and forget (easily).
2. Tat.
3. Control my food impulses.
4. Stop crying!
5. Pushups.
6. Not compete.
7. Safely own a cat or a dog.

7 Favorite Movies
1. Heathers
2. RHPS
3. Fiddler on the Roof
4. Matrix (all three, but especially the first one)
5. Groundhog Day
6. Monty Python & the Holy Grail
7. The Piano

7 Things You Say The Most
1. Really?? (or "really")
2. Shit!
3. Ouch!
4. I'm tired.
5. My eyes hurt.
6. Love you.
7. What?

7 Favorite Songs
1. The Sweetest Thing (U2)
2. The Star-Spangled Banner, overseas
3. Born to Run (Springsteen)
4. Amazing Grace, on bagpipes
5. Seek Ye First, while holding hands with the rest of the congregation
6. A Mighty Fortress is Our God, in an church with good acoustics
7. One (U2)

Monday, June 22, 2009

Featured

(Found hhere)

Complexion
Are you naturally pale/tanned/olive skinned etc? I'm whale white.
Do you use fake tan? No. What, truly, would be the point?
Do you have freckles? That's what happens when I'm in the sun. I don't tan--my freckles just merge.
What about moles? I've a few. Nothing big.
Do you check your moles regularly? The ones that are likely to have ever seen sunlight. ;-)
Do you get many spots/acne? I used to. Now I have rosacea, so the party continues.
Is your skin oily, dry etc? Finally--at 45!--starting to be a little drier.
Do you exfoliate often? Here's a hint: BAD idea for rosacea!
Do you have naturally rosy cheeks? See that "ros-" prefix in "rosacea"? Whaddaya think it comes from?
What do you do to care for your skin [Moisturiser, Wash etc.]? I used Olay products for sensitive skin, followed by topical Rx gel. That's all. Ever.

Hair
What is your natural hair colour? Dark brown with lots of gray.
What colour is it now? Red-ash-brown.
Do you dye your hair often? I have a standing date every 6 weeks with Chantelle.
What about bleaching it? HELL no!
Do you curl, crimp or straighten your hair? Blow it out and curl, on an exceptionally good day..
Do you use a hairdryer or let it dry naturally? Depends on the day and what I'm doing.
How long is your hair? Long enough for a decent French braid, with a fringe. I guess the long part is a few inches past my shoulders.
Do you get it trimmed often? Every 6 weeks, Chantelle and I argue about how much she should NOT cut off!
What is your natural style [Straight, wavy etc.]? Wavy. In fact, it's almost crimped in the back. Thanks, Dad!
What is its texture? Thick. I'm a bit vain of my hair in this respect. However, to counteract that, it's starting to get that wiry, stick-outy thing going because of the gray. sigh
How often do you wash your hair? Usually every other day. I can go for 4 days without it becoming too skankazoid, but I don't like to.
Did you know that washing it daily strips it of its natural oils? Yes. Yes I do know that.
Do you have to use medicated shampoo? Nope.
Do you suffer from dandruff at all? ONLY if I don't wash it for several days running.
What other products other then dye, shampoo and conditioner do you use? I don't. Allergies.

Eyes
What colour are your eyes? Hazel.
Are you happy with them? In virtually no way am I happy with them, except to the extent that they function fairly well on any given day.
Did you inherit your eyes off a family member? You know, I'm not really sure where I got my eye shape. The color is Dad (Mom has blue eyes). The shape is probably Dad too, but I'm honestly not sure.
Do your eyes get dry often? Oh yeah. Major.
Do they change colour at all? Yes, depending on clothing and general health.
Do you use daily eye drops? I think this is going to be my life forever now: drops 4-6 times a day.
How good is your vision? Lousy. Honestly, they're going to have to invent a new construction for eyeglasses if my vision gets too much worse!
Do you use anything to improve your vision? Glasses.
Do you go to the optician regularly? I see the ophthamologist more often than some people see their therapists! Srsly, it's nuts. Good thing I like him!
What shape eyes do you have? Smally, slitted and squinty.
Do you have long or short eyelashes? Short short short.
What makeup do you use to outline your eyes? I use no makeup. That part of my life is way over.
Have you ever had an eye infection? Currently beating [another] one down right now, actually.

Eyebrows
Do your eyebrows match your hair colour? They match my natural color. They're a little darker than my current shade.
Do they stand out or blend in? They're normal.
Do you ever pencil them? Not really.
Are they shaped? I keep them cared for, since it's the only thing I CAN do for my face!
Are they bushy? Not if I can help it!
Do you pluck or wax them? I pluck moderately.
How often? I check them daily---when I'm putting eyedrops in.
Are you happy with their shape? Pretty much.

Nose
Is your nose big or small? Large.
Do you get black heads on your nose often? There are days.
Are you quite a nasal person? Er, no?
Do you twitch your nose a lot? I don't ever twitch my nose. I wish I could.
Do you have any bumps/lumps on your nose? Nope, it's nice and smooth.
Can you naturally see your nostrils or is the end very flat? My nose, from the side, is totally flat on the bottom, and totally straight on the top. And Gallic.
Do you like your nose? My nose is very fab.

Mouth
Do you naturally sit with your mouth open or closed? I try to keep it closed, but when I'm REALLY relaxed, it's open.
Do you smile with your mouth open or closed? Depends. Usually closed, I guess.
Do you show your gums when you smile? Probably not.
Do you brush your teeth regularly? Twice a day.
Do you ever brush your tongue? Nope.
Are your teeth straight? Two years of braces? Yeah.
Do you have any gaps in your teeth? They are definitely moving and they aren't even on both sides of my mouth.
Are your teeth pearly white or slightly discoloured? They will never be purely white--they have never been. I drink enough (diet) pop that my teeth have a coating. Not nice, but they're not white anyway.
Are any of them rotting? NO! I see the dentist regularly.
Do you have any cavities? Not currently. I have a LOT of fillings, though.
Do you have any fillings? ...oops...
Have you ever had braces or a retainer? See above.
Do you go to the dentist regularly? Every six months.
Do you suffer from bad breath? No. I chew a lot of sugar-free gum.
Do you still have your tonsils? Yup.
Are any of your wisdom teeth through? My wisdom teeth were pulled--not extracted--and are in a box in my dresser.
Are your teeth small or large? Biggish.
Are your lips pale pink or dark pink? Pale.
Do your lips get cracked often? No, I use a lot of Chapstick.
Do you wear lipstick, lipgloss or chapstick? Chapstick and Burts Bees lip color if I'm feeling fancy.
Do you get ulcers often? Nope.

Ears
Are your ears small or large? Average and growing.
Are they hidden by your hair? If I don't pull my hair up.
Or do they stick out? I used to think they did, but they don't.
Have you ever had an operation to pin them back? No.
Do you get a lot of wax build up? No.
Ever had them syringed? Yup.
Do you clean them often? Daily.
How good is your hearing? I'm aging. And my ears are genetically predisposed to failing. Sucks.
Have you ever had tinnitus? Yup. More sucking.
Or any other ear infection? I've had inner ear infections. But, tinnitus isn't an 'ear infection'--it's a symptom of many different problems.
Do you get earaches a lot? Not really.
Are you happy with your ears? Yes, to the extent that I think of them.

Toenails & Fingernails
Are your nails always cut short? No, though they should be.
Do you paint them often? As the previous person answered: "Just the toenails."
What is their current colour? Natural on the fingers, tan on the toes.
Do you file them? When they break.
Do you shape them? Only to keep them from snagging.
Do you ever wear jewels on them? Uh, negatory.
Have you ever had your nails done professionally? Yes. It helped only very briefly with the nailbiting.
Do your nails grow bent or in any odd shapes? One fingernail grows down over my finger oddly. One toenail flares out at the top.
Are your nails strong or weak? Fingers are very brittle. Toes are fine.
Do they grow fast? They seem pretty normal to me.
Do you use a strengtheners on them? No. None of them work. Trust me: I've tried 'em all.
Do you use nail clippers or scissors? Clippers. Mom used to use scissors, but they always sort of freaked me out.
Do they get dirt underneath them a lot? I keep them VERY clean!
Do you get hitchy side bits of skin a lot? WTF??? Hangnails? Yes, sorta.
Do you bite your nails? Yes. Sorta.
Do you get white marks in your nails often? Sometimes. They're just damage that happened in the nailbed, sort of like scars.
Have you ever lost a nail completely? No. Ow.
Have you ever had an ingrowing nail? Yes, a very mild one.

Hands
Are your hands large or small? I'd say they are perfection proportioned to the rest of me.
Are your hands smooth or rough? Smooth.
Do you have any burns or scars on them? Yes, though mostly small ones.
Do you have all 8 fingers and all 2 thumbs? "All 2"--hee. Yes, they're all here and complete.
Do you wear rings? Three, almost all the time.
Do your knuckles ever click? Regularly.
Have you ever had your palm read? Not by a professional. I wouldn't pay for it.
Are your hands hairy? Ah, no.
Are they wrinkly and worked? "Worked"? They are starting to get veiny like my mom's.

Torso
Are you quite muscular? Nope. I have no muscles at all.
Do you have wide hips? My sister calls my family's hips as "good child-bearin' hips."
What about wide shoulders? Nope.
Are you overweight? Yes, yes I am.
Do you have long legs and arms? Legs, yes. Arms are pretty average.
Does your belly button stick in or out? In.
Do you get her on your tummy? What? "Her"? Or "hair"? Or are you trying to talk dirty? I have very little hair, just a little fine down on my abdomen.
What about on your nipples? What about ... plock. Getting annoyed.
Do you shave your armpits? Yes.
Do you shave your legs? Once in awhile. The older I get, the less motivation I have, and the less hair, too.
Anywhere else you shave? No.
How often do you shave? When things start annoying me, or when I need to look appropriate in public.
What deodorant do you wear? Secret. I think.
Do you sweat quite a bit? Not inordinately.
Do you wear perfume and/or body spray? Yes: VS
Do you use moisturizer? I lotion up regularly.

Feet
What size shoe do you wear? 10.
Do you like your feet? I do.
Do you wear toe rings? When I remember to put them on!
Do your feet ever smell? Plastic shoes are not my friends.
Do you use foot deodorant? No.
Do your toes click often? "Click" as in crack? Yes.
Do you have dry and hard heels? Yes.
Are your feet hairy? Nah, not so much.
Does sock fluff stick between your toes? New socks do that.
Do your feet sweat a lot? What's "a lot"? I don't think so.

General
Are you happy with yourself generally? Sure.
Pick three changes you would change about your physical self if you could: No rosacea, no allergies, less gray in my hair.
Do you envy anyone based on looks alone? No. It's a pretty pointless excercise, so I gave it up after I no longer had "-teen" in my age.
Why/Why not? Oops, see above.
Do you have any goals to change? I have got to start exercising and eating better.
Would you ever consider plastic surgery? Only for actual repair, not for superficial stuff.
Do you have any physical deformities? Beast thinks my toes are really weird. Fortunately, he is wrong.
What are you complimented on most? Hah!

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Mathematics
1. Your age + your birth year = 2009 [as the person before me said: "Duh."]
2. Your father's age x letters in your first name = 356 [I used Dad's age if he were around today.]
3. Letters in your full name ÷ letters of your best girl friend's first name = 4.2
4. A pet's age - today’s month = 0.1527777777....
5. All your birthday added together [eg. 25/03/90 = 2 + 5 + 0 + 3 + 9 + 0] = 14

English
1. Are you a grammar Nazi? I have my moments of fascism.
2. How good are you at spelling? Pretty good, as long as typos don't count.
3. Do you read a lot? I'd say constantly.
4. Do you write stories/poetry a lot? I don't write them down; I have loads in my head, though.
5. Have you ever talked LyK dIs? How would you talk in caps/smalls? And therefore, no.

Religious Education
1. Are you religious? I attend church and do a lot of volunteering there.
2. Are you open to other people’s beliefs? Sure, until they impinge on my life.
3. Does it annoy you when others preach? Mostly only when they are close-minded.
4. Do you pray often? Yes.
5. Were you christened, baptised etc? What rites Presbyterians have, I've done.

Geography
1. Where in the world do you live? USA.
2. Can you read maps? Yes.
3. Do you get lost often? Not to the point of panic, no. I frequently end up on roads I'm not familiar with, but I can usually find my way to where I'm headed eventually.
4. Where does your family live? US and UK.
5. Do you wish to travel one day? Why wait till "one day"? I love seeing new places.

Science
1. Do you have any allergic reactions to anything? I have pretty major environmental allergies: grasses, pollens, trees, cats, dogs, rodents, dust, mold....
2. Have you made use of your reproductive system yet? What a weird question. Most adults have "made use of" it! I certain used mine until much of it was removed.
3. Which is your favourite out of biology, chemistry and physics? I never took physics. I like physiology: how the body works together.
4. Are any of your family members scientists? About half of them are. Somehow the science gene failed in my DNA.
5. Do you believe that the scientific reason is correct for everything? I believe that we know a great deal about the world because of science, but not everything, not by a long shot. I think the scientific method is the best way to go about proving how things work, but sometimes it isn't quite as perfect as some people think it is.

Art
1. Do you enjoy visiting art museums? Short visits, yes. I think I just get overwhelmed if I'm there too long.
2. Do you have a passion for drawing, etc.? Er, no.
3. Do you consider photography as a form of art? Well, yeah!
4. Who’s your favourite artist? I'm rather partial to the Renaissance period, so Michaelangelo. He was an ineresting guy.
5. Do you have any body art? Only scars and freckles.

Physical Education
1. Are you fit and healthy? I'm at about 80%, I think.
2. Are you very energetic? Not really.
3. Are you on any sports teams? No.
4. Have you ever won any medals through sport playing? I think you have me confused with someone else.
5. Do you watch sports a lot? Yes. I'm married, and my husband is a little interested in sports (she says dripping with sarcasm).

History
1. Do you know most of your family history? I know back to my grandparents. Mom did some genealogy on her side, but that's just mostly names, not stories.
2. Have you or a family member ever traced your family tree? I jumped ahead again. You'd think, as a librarian, I'd be all over this, but it literally makes my skin crawl to think about doing genealogy.
3. Who is your favourite king or queen? I'm not really partial to royalty, but I would have liked to have met Eleanor of Aquitaine, or Boudicca.
4. Which era would you of liked to live in? NIIIICE grammar! I'm perfectly happy with the current era.
5. Are you interested in other eras/lifestyles? I like history, yes.

Drama
1. Are you a drama queen? Sometimes.
2. Would you ever consider an acting career? I would consider it...and then reject it as ridiculous.
3. Do you watch drama series or movies a lot? I only watch drama shows, but I prefer comedy movies. But not the latest crop of stupid comedy. I'm pretty fussy.
4. Can you change your voice to sound like others? ...mmmm, maybe...? I can do accents, sometimes.
5. Can you cry/laugh on demand? Sure.

Music
1. Music = Life? A life worth living, certainly.
2. Can you play an instrument? Not well, but yeah.
3. Would you ever be in a band? I'm in a bell choir; does that count?
4. What music do you hate? The previous response was "Most modern hip hop is revolting." I tend to agree. I'm also not a fan of most opera or jazz.
5. Can you read music? Uh, yeah.

Language
1. What languages can you speak? English, of course. Spanish, a bit. Dribs and drabs in a couple of others.
2. Do you enjoy learning languages? Yes. I wish I could study a couple of others.
3. Have you ever paid for language lessons? Only in school.
4. Say a sentence in another language: Estoy estudiando las lecciones anoche.
5. What’s the main language of your country? English.

Cookery
1. Do you prefer cooking or baking? Neither, frankly.
2. Who cooks most in your house? I do. It's not always pretty.
3. What is your favourite home cooked meal? Homemade mac'n'cheese. Or Thanksgiving.
4. Does your family have a 'family secret ingredient' that gets passed down via generations? Not.
5. What have you cooked in school/college? I took Home Ec in 8th grade, if that's what you're asking. I remember making fondant (ugly).

Computer Technology
1. Do you use the computer regularly? Uhm, yeah.
2. Do you know how to build a computer from scratch? I'm not a "from scratch" kind of person; it just doesn't interest me. See "cooking" above.
3. Who sorts out the problems with your computer? Beast and I sorta take turns.
4. Have you ever had a virus on your computer? Yup, unfortunately.
5. What do you mostly use the computer for? Entertainment. And work.

Manic Monday

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Do you usually wear perfume/cologne? If so, what's your current favorite?
I do. I usually wear VS, but my favorite is Gossip, which is no longer made, so I dole it out for special occasions.
What's the last book you've read that you thought was really good? If you don't have one, what looks promising on your to-be-read list?
"Blonde Roots" by Bernardine Evaristo. The premise is an alternative history based on what would happen if Europeans had been enslaved by Africans instead of the other way around. Interesting.
Fill in the blank: I wouldn't be caught dead uncremated.[hey, it's all I could think of!]

Gifted

Your Gift is Imagination
You are constantly dreaming. You are always thinking about what could be.

You love to express yourself in many ways. You have a way with words and tell vivid stories.

You love to be amused. You are good entertaining yourself, and other people find you hilarious.

You're the type of person who finds staying happy easy. There's always fun to be had!
This describes about half of my personality pretty well.

QOTW

Question of the Week

What is the funniest situation you’ve witnessed in a religious setting?
The best memory I have of my mom is both of us cracking up in the middle of the Lord's Prayer at the "high church" we occasionally attended when I was a kid. Nothing like suppressed giggles during quiet solemnity.

The weirdest was the Catholic wedding we attended during which Beast was an usher. Actually, he was one of the designated bouncers in case the bride's parents showed up to call off the wedding. They didn't, but we were all on tenterhooks at one point because the "next wedding" people showed up in the middle of the ceremony and started changing in the rooms just behind where we (bouncers and wives/girlfriends) were all sitting. And we screwed up the Lord's Prayer and got the giggles again.

Really, I do usually manage the Prayer giggle-free 99% of the time, though it doesn't seem like it here.

Curious as a Cat

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1) If you could have any view in the world visible from your bed, what would it be?
Easy-peasy: the San Juan mountains in southwestern Colorado.
2) What's the first movie you remember ever seeing in a theater?
Tora! Tora! Tora! I was about 6. WHAT were my parents thinking??
3) What's the most difficult confession you've ever had to make?
To myself? There are several contenders.
Out loud, to others? Probably that I am too selfish to want to go through childbirth again. It's not a biggie now, but at the time it was pretty trying. It's either that, or the first time I admitted that I needed to see a counselor; it goes against my grain to think I can't fix everything.
4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
Public Domain Photo
So, a guy playing trombone in a park. Hmmm, don't think I've ever personally seen this, not just one guy by himself. I bet it would be lovely though; I do love the sound of a well-played trombone. Now I want to go sit in the park--it's a beautiful day for it but I doubt there'll be any musicians. Not around here: random music in the park really only happens in urban settngs I think.

Patrick's Place

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Monday's Morals

You are visiting a relative in a nursing home, when you are approached by an old man you’ve never seen before, who approaches you and immediately embraces you. With tears welling up in his eyes, he refers to you as an old friend he was certain had died during "the war." You realize that this person is an Alzheimer's patient, and a nurse comes along and begins to help him back to his room. In the meantime, how do you respond to him: would you tell him who you really are, or would you play along with his delusion? Why or why not?
OK, I will stipulate that in this situation I'm a man because otherwise the situation doesn't make sense. ;-)

Honestly, I'd play along, assuming I realized that there was a nurse or aide on the way to intervene. The chances of this guy remembering me this time are pretty slim, and it wouldn't be worth upsetting him in the short term to let him know that he's confused about who I am. Besides, who wouldn't want to be mistaken for a hero?

There are other situations that I would NOT play along: I would NOT impersonate this man's wife for instance. I would clarify who I was if the patient was upset or angry about thinking I was someone else: someone he considered an enemy, a parent, etc. I don't want to take abuse in someone else's place, but at the end of the day, if there is staff around to step in, I don't think I'd make a big deal out of it. If I were alone with him...wow, that could be problematic. I'd probably just leave as soon as I oculd do so.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Sunday Stealing

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The Finish The Sentence Meme

1. I've come to realize that my last kiss... was nice and private. This week hasn't had much privacy, so that's a bonus.

2. I am listening to...The Dark Night (and watching it).

3. I talk...too much.

4. I love...teenagers.

5. My best friend/s...ROCK!

6. My first real kiss...was mostly embarrassing.

7. Love is...almost always complicated, except when it's perfectly simple.

8. Marriage is...way more complicated than love.

9. Somewhere, someone is thinking...about something besides the internet.

10. I'll always...worry about inconsequential things.

11. The last time I really cried was because...I was very proud of some young people.

12. My cell phone...still confuses me.

13. When I wake up in the morning...I do foot exercises so I can stand up.

14. Before I go to bed...I have to brush my teeth.

15. Right now I am thinking about...going and giving Beast a break with folding the laundry.

16. Babies are...bundles of noisy optimism.

17. I get on Myspace...ONLY at gunpoint!

18. Today I...am finally feeling rested for the first time in a week.

19. Tomorrow I will be...getting a massage.

20. I really want to be...more productive.

Patrick's Place

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Sunday 7

Name up to seven weekly memes on other people's blogs or websites that you’re most likely to play, whether you play mine or not.
  1. Unconscious Mutterings
  2. Manic Monday
  3. Friday Fill-Ins
  4. Curious as a Cat
  5. Friday 5
  6. Sunday Stealing
  7. ...and Patrick's Saturday Six!

Unconscious Mutterings

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  1. Divorce :: Permanent Separation
  2. Napkin :: Serviette
  3. Camera :: Photos
  4. Leather :: Harley
  5. Fractures :: Break
  6. Flip out :: Freak
  7. Coroner :: Medical Examiner
  8. Atomic :: Nuclear
  9. Liz :: Taylor (but only because of the first word)
  10. Leave :: Depart

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Sunday Stealing

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The Hate Meme

1. Most hated food: Liver.

2. Most hated person: ...variable...

3. Most hated job: Anything related to cleaning floors.

4. Most hated city: I was not thrilled with Frankfort (Germany), or Quebec City.

5. Most hated band: ...variable...

6. Most hated (non-blog) website: Anything related to FOX"News".

7. Most hated TV program: Teletubbies makes me nauseous.

8. Most hated politician: ...variable... (All adult members of the Bush and Blagojevich families are involved.)

9. Most hated artist: I don't get Jackson Pollock at all.

10. Most hated book: Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

11. Most hated shop or store: Abercrombie?

12. Most hated organization: NRLC

13. Most hated historical event: ...what? Well, crucifixion was a pretty horrible idea.

14. Most hated sport: UFC, but "Real" sport: Boxing.

15. Most hated technology: Do NOT like Nextel's infernal beeping.

16. Most hated annual event: Pap smear.

17. Most hated daily task: ...waking up?

18. Most hated comedian: I do not understand the popularity of Dane Cook at all.

19. Most hated blog: Any that spew hate.

20. Most hated song: ...variable... (though this week I'm getting really tired of whistling "So Long Farewell" without realizing it)

Patrick's Place

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Sunday 7

Name up to seven topics you most enjoy reading about on someone else’s blog.
  1. Links to the joyful weirdness of online life.
  2. Stories/updates about their daily life.
  3. Well-thought-out prose, spelled at least 90% right and with coherent grammar.
  4. Pictures. Preferably pictures with some personal content.
  5. Memes. [duh]
  6. Poetry. Good poetry. Not mawkish, self-delusional, crap doggerel, unless it's posted as a joke, with an explanation.
  7. (this isn't a "topic" exactly, but...) Humor. If there's never any sense of the absurdities of the world, if it's all earnestness and/or repetition, if there's no silliness...it's not my thing.

Unconscious Mutterings

(Link in blogroll)

  1. Hockey :: ...Stick
  2. Twirling :: Baton... [oh, I do not like where this is heading!]
  3. Montreal :: Canada [:: Bowling]
  4. Better :: Batter [hey, that's what I thought it said at first!]
  5. New :: Used
  6. Rally :: Bike...
  7. Stanley :: Flat...
  8. USB :: Bus
  9. Scouted :: Reconnoitered
  10. Cough :: ...Drop

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Blogsplosion

Your Life is Sometimes Satisfying
You enjoy life most of the time, but you could be getting more out of it.

You have your ups and downs, but probably more of them than is ideal.

Try to life a more balanced, simple life. It's possible that stress is getting you down.

Or you may not be doing what you truly love. Seize the day, and follow your own path!
Yeah, well....

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You Feel Like Spring
You have reached a point in your life where new opportunities are coming your way.

The future is exciting and bright. You are excited to start making plans.

It's likely that you have been stuck in bit of a rut, but that's all about to change.

You're ready to explore, learn, challenge yourself, and grow. All of a sudden, the world is much more colorful.
All correct.

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You Are Dramatic
You are colorful and charismatic. You get and hold people's attention.

Right now, you are seeking peace and tranquility in your life. [that would be futile in the extreme!]

You are drawn to people who are passionate and deep.

You feel like there are many major things in your life that need to be changed.

You find that any decision you have to make needs to be slept on...
often for multiple nights.
Not much here that's very close to reality.

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You Are Not a Snob
In general, you're a very open minded and kind person.

There really isn't a snobby bone in your body. You are very accepting.

You're not afraid to be who you are... you're proud of your individuality.

In truth, you think that snobby people aren't good enough for you!
I'm glad that last line is there, because that is more or less the way I do feel; I'm sort of a reverse snob, if anything.

Friday, June 5, 2009

Friday Fill-Ins

(Link in blogroll)

1. I'm - goin' - home. ["Reality check" "It bounced" "Reality money order"]

2. My favorite thing for dinner lately has been not having to cook it.

3.
Dogs are great. Except for: bark! bark! bark!

4. A nice long walk
sounds like a great idea.

5.
It's always nice to get some good news.

6. When all is said and done,
a lot more is said that done. [One of my favorite quotes.]

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to
getting this stupid performance over with, tomorrow my plans include working and Sunday, I want to get through commissioning and the meeting!
 
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