Mwaaahhhh

You Should Wear Light Red Lipstick

Subtly sexy and secretly naughty. Your look: Hot Girl Next Door Your signature lip gloss flavor: Strawberry

What Shade of Lipstick Should You Wear?

Well, now THERE's an image to take to work today! hah

Tuesday Twosome

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When It's Hot Outside...

1. Two refreshing drinks:

Sun tea, and water.

2. Two places that are always cool (home, mall, work, etc.):

Work (I actually go out to my car when I go home and sit with the windows rolled up for a couple of minutes warming up in the heat), and home (since we always have a/c on now because of the pollen).

3. Two ways you keep cool:

Physically, not an issue. Emotionally: listen to music, and vent to friend or on my blog.

4. Two items of clothing/shoes that are a must (tank tops, shorts, etc.)

Shorts & tanks around the house. If I'm in public, I tend toward T-shirts instead of tanks.

5. Two places you’d go on vacation to to get away from the heat:

I would never go on vacation to get away from heat! I love heat! However, for Beast's sake, Moosehead Lake and Ouray.

Ten on Tuesday

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10 Countries You'd Like to Visit
(I'm going with ones I haven't already visited)

1. The Netherlands
2. Australia
3. New Zealand
4. Peru
5. Egypt
6. Zimbabwe
7. South Africa
8. Turkey
9. Israel
10. Kenya

Tina's Tuesdays

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Music for the Soul

1. Who is your all-time favourite artist?

All-time? Depending on the day, that could be Beethoven, Nina Simone, or U2.

2. What is your all-time favourite song?

"Amazing Grace." "Circle of Life." "Barnum & Bailey's Favorite." [yes, I'm aware of my weirdness]

3. Who have you seen in concert or have met personally?

I met The BoDeans (sans drummer) before they were 'anybody.' I've seen Styx, U2, Billy Joel, Elton John, Boston, The Beach Boys and Paul Young in concert. And I've been to a lot of symphony concerts over the years.

The Survey Place

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1) What side of the heart do you draw first? The left side. But I had to "air-draw" it to be sure!

2) Can you dive without plugging your nose? Having never dived, I wouldn't know, but I'd guess I'd be holding my nose.

3) What color is your razor? Orange. I think... I know it isn't silver or pink!

4) What is your blood-type? O+

5) Who would you want to be tied to for 24 hours? Someone I liked. Someone my height, too.

6) What is a rumor someone has spread about you? God only knows--I neither know nor care. Amy, what have you heard??

7) How do you feel about carrots? I feel that they are extremely orange. When I was a kid, I hated them raw, liked them cooked. That has reversed.

8) How many chairs at the dining room table? There are four at mine.

9) Which is the best Spice Girl? Sporty.

10) Do you know what time it is? Yes, I do. What? Oh. It's 8:56 p.m.

11) Do you know all the words to the Fresh Prince? The theme song for the TV show? Nope.

12) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator? Well, first I'd use my cell to call for help. Then, I hope I'd have a book to read. I'd sit down and read it. If I didn't, I'd still sit down, and maybe take a nap.

13) What's your favorite kind of gum? Peppermint, sugarless. Actually, that's backwards: it first has to be sugar-free, then I prefer peppermint.

14) All's fair in love and war? Nope.

15) Do you have a crush on anyone? Not really. Not right now, anyway.

16) Do you know how to use some words correctly, but not know the meaning? Yes. Do you think I'm going to tell you what they are?! Hah.

17) Do you like to sleep? Oh hell YEAH!

18) Do you know which US states don't use Daylight Savings? I think there's only one left, eh?

19) Do you know the words to the song Total Eclipse of the Heart? I know most of 'em. Sad, but true. I can sing virtually any Top40 song from the late 70s through the mid-80s. Even the ones I hated!

20) Do you want a bright yellow '06 mustang? It's not the first thing on my wish list, but if it's a convertible I'll consider it.

21) What's something you've always wanted to do? Learn to ride a motorcycle.

22) Do you have hairy legs? I was told by a good friend, last summer I think, that even under the hairiest circumstances, my legs really aren't hairy and I shouldn't complain. Right now I have a little stubble but not enough to worry about.

23) What does "Semper Fidelis" stand for? Always faithful.

24) Would you rather swim in the ocean or a lake? I would prefer to learn to swim before making this declaration.

25) Do you wear a lot of black? Not in the summer. I have black clothes in the winter, but I don't do the whole Goth black look.

26) Describe your hair. It's naturally brown with lots of gray in it. However, over the top of that, my wonderful stylist adds in more brown, some red, and some blonde highlights to make it look like I'm not quite 50 yet. Once I reach critical mass on the gray (more gray than brown), I'm done with coloring it, though. I just hate this in between "dirty color."

27) Do you have Entomophobia? I'm going to assume that since entomologists study bugs, that this would be the fear of same and say that bugs are NOT my favorite living beings, but I'm not a freaker-outer. Usually. Especially if they are doing their thing far away from wherever my thing is taking place. ;-)

28) Are you an adult? Unfortunately, yes.

30) Do you have a tan? Nope.

32) Do you enjoy spending time with your mother? Not particularly.

33) Are you a sugar freak? Yes to my eternal annoyance.

34) Do you like orange juice? Nope.

35) What sign are you? "Danger of Electrocution." (Scorpio)

36) Where do you wish you were right now? In bed. Asleep.

37) Who did you copy this from? Got it from the source: The Survey Place. Unless they got it somewhere else....

38) How do you know them? Don't. Know them, that is.

39) Have you kissed anyone in the past week? Yup. More than one person, even!

40) What are your plans for the weekend? I work Saturday. I'm not sure what Sunday's schedule is. I may be serving Communion at church, and after that I don't know. It's a long way, and a lot of water has to go under the bridge before we get there.

Manic Monday

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Quick! Off the top of your head list 4 words to describe you today, just as you are right now. (It could be thinking, feeling, looking, etc.- use your imagination.)

Eyesore, cold-footed, tired, itchy.

If you had an extra hour in your day today what would you do?

Probably get something, anything, accomplished!

When is the last time you got lost and what happened?

We weren't really lost in York, PA, earlier this month: our Garmin eventually led us to our hotel. BUT, it took us through some really shady areas of town. And that wasn't much fun.
Honestly, the last time I was really lost was last summer when we went to D'Iberville and couldn't find the campsite where we were staying. That was quite annoying.

Work It!

You Should Stay in Shape With Pilates

For you, it's all about the ab power. Either you have the body of a dancer... or you wish you did. Pilates will give you the long, lean look you desire

How Should You Get Your Curves In Shape?

I'd like to have the body of a dancer. I believe I used to have one, but I seem to have misplaced it. But I do like the concept of Pilates better than yoga. If only I had a personal trainer....

How old?!

Found this age calculator over at Library Tavern. It says I'm 'really' 35.5 and should live to 83.5 which is codswallop (the latter, especially). Oh, well. Go take it; it's fun.

Curious as a Cat

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Who do you think is your alter-ego?

Sarah Silverman. Or, on a different level, Amy.

What is the most surprising thing you've ever heard from a friend about yourself?

That I'm brave. Still don't believe it, and it was years ago.

If you had access, whose personnel file at work would you like to read?

My own, thank you very much!

Personality yet again

found at Library Tavern


This is a cool site with lots of links, but you do have to register to use it all.

High school all over again

Stolen from Kwizgiver (Link at left)

1. Who was your best friend?

Laura M., Teri W., Beth B.--different times, different people at different times.

2. Did you play any sports?

Is marching band a sport? If so, then yes.
No traditional sports, though.

3. What kind of car did you drive?

My parents' cars--Chevy Malibu station wagon and Subaru hatchback. When Mom got the Subaru, I was allowed to be in charge of the 71 Toyota Corolla it replaced (complete with push-button replacement starter).

4. It’s Friday night. Where were you?

During football season, if it was a home-game week, I was at the game (as a band member). Otherwise, I was home, probably watching "Dukes of Hazzard" on TV.

5. Were you a party animal?

Uh, yeah, so totally NOT in any way, shape or form!!

6. Were you considered a flirt?

See previous answer.

7. Were you in the band, orchestra or choir?

Band.

8. Were you a nerd?

I was a member of the band--in our school, that was way cool--but also a braniac, so I'd say half-and-half. At the time, I always thought I was a big nerd.

9. Were you ever suspended or expelled?

Hell, no! I'm still alive, aren't I? My parents would have strung me up for anything along these lines.

10. Can you sing the fight song?

[sung to the tune of "On Wisconsin"]:
Come on [home town], Come on [home town]
Fight right through that line
With your colors flying high
We'll win them every time. (rah rah rah)
Come on [home town], Come on [home town]
Fight for future fame
la la la...
....win this game [I think]
So, yeah. The question is "why?" Because I mostly played it on the flute rather than singing the words....

11. Who was your favorite teacher?

Miss Fitz. I just got photos from a reunion for our band director (all the classes who had him for a teacher), and Fitz was there. She was our psych/soc teacher.
But I also loved Grubie. She was who I wanted to be when I grew up. (I'm not.)

12. What was your school mascot?

We were the Pirates (in Colorado--I snicker, now, at the thought).

13. Did you go to the Prom?

Hell no. Even then I thought it was a huge waste of time.

14. If you could go back, would you?

If I could go back with my 43-year-old emotions and intelligence, yes. But not permanently, just to visit for a week or so.

15. What do you remember most about graduation?

Listening to the guy who sold us our class rings do the speech (WTF? even then...!), and then waiting for everyone to get their diplomas after we in the front row got ours. And then throwing our white graduation gowns in the hopper to be returned to the rental agency and being congratulated in the hall by the principal. Who knew that he actually knew who I was?!
Of course, that was after weeks of rolling my eyes over the drama of "who is valedictorian?" since there were 6 of us all clumped together within .01 of each other's GPA. Ridiculous. The school made us all co-valedictorians (NOT because we asked them to!!) and Teri was P-I-S-S-E-D.

16. Where were you on Senior Skip Day?

I don't remember that there was one. We did Senior Prank instead (but I can't remember what we did, because I was too chicken...did they TP the courtyard of the school or something...?).

17. Did you have a job your senior year?

No. I had left my library job by then, where I learned a very important lesson: it doesn't pay to be too honest at work.

18. Where did you go most often for lunch?

Where did I go? The lunchroom, if Dr. G. gave us time enough to eat! Band was right before lunch, and during marching season, we frequently had less than ten minutes to eat and get to our post-lunch classroom. I think we had a closed campus anyway, and there wasn't anyplace close enough to walk that I can recall.

19. Have you gained weight since then?

I think I weighed about 110 in high school. At 5'8", if I still weighed that, I'd need hospitalization. I've gained a substantial amount. Too much.

20. What did you do after graduation?

Went 1000 miles away to college in the fall. I could not WAIT to get away from my parents!

21. What year did you graduate?

1982.

22. Who was your Senior Prom Date?

Didn't we cover this?

23. Who was your homeroom teacher?

I don't remember, except that it was math during my sophomore year; after that I have no memory of homeroom whatsoever. Weirdly (I found out later), it was third period.

Blogdrive Insanity

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Monday Music Mambo
Today is Kiss Your Car Day. I don't suggest you actually kiss your car, but we can talk about cars and music.

1. Name a song or two about cars or driving.

"Panama" (Van Halen), "Born to Run" (Bruce Springsteen), and "Fast Car" (Tracy Chapman) all popped into my head pretty much simultaneously.

2. Name a song that's good to listen to when driving.

John Mellencamp's entire oeuvre, and Springsteen. And Everclear works too (to listen to, not to drink).

3. Name an album that's good to listen to when driving.

Aside from the above? I've had a Simon & Garfunkel Greatest Hits CD in my car occasionally to sing along to on long trips when I'm alone.

4. If you could drive the car of one musician, whose car would you choose?

As in "drive them around in their own car," or simply snag their car and drive it? If the former, I think I should take over driving for Billy Joel who keeps on running into things. If the latter...uh, I don't pay a lot of attention to what kind of car anyone is driving (ask Amy!), so I'll go with my impressions of what people might be driving and say Mellencamp; I expect he probably drives a pickup or an old sports car.

AMINAL

What animal would best suit your personality? A GRIZZLY BEAR. You are the Grizzly. A strong, but good willed person who is in touch with both people and your surroundings. You like the social life, but you also like quiet moments alone simply relaxing and doing nothing. You have an inner temper, which when lashed out upon any unsuspecting victim - can be scary. Click Here to Take This Quiz

Quizzes and Personality Tests

Ayup, that sounds like me. And, by the way, (grizzly) bears terrify me.

Group

You Should Be In the Indigo Girls

Your all about expressing yourself through music Lyrics are your poetry - think Sylvia Plath meets guitar

What Girl Group Should You Be In?

Well, and what a (non-) surprise THAT is....hah.

Randomness

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harry potter mania

OK, so I've been hooked on Harry Potter books like so many others and this week's meme will be about 'The Boy Who Lived'

So, do tell: are you hooked on Harry Potter too?

Uh, yeah, I'll cop to that...! Though every time the new book has come out, I've been mildly disappointed after reading it.

Do you prefer the books or the movies?

I like the books better. However, if I hadn't read the books, I'd probably like the movies more; I just know how much has been left out of the movies, and frequently it's been some of my favorite parts. I'm really annoyed at how much was changed in the most recent movie. What a bummer.

Have you read all the books yet? Do you plan to?

I finished the last one on Friday (Thursday??). I'll probably have to go get the previous book on CD and re-listen to it while I wait my turn for Deathly Hallows on CD. I *heart* Jim Dale.

till next time...

Name

Your Biblical Name Is...

Zehava Minna You will live to see the end of times.

What's Your Biblical Name?

O-kkkaaaaaayyyyyyy....

Patrick's Weekender

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Sunday 7

Name the seven candidates for president you are confident you aren’t likely to vote for, based on what you know about them or their positions so far.

Because I don't really know all--or even most--of the candidates, I'm using this Wikipedia article for a more-or-less complete list, and I'm only choosing from those who have already declared candidacy, not the "maybes." Based on that list then, here is my list of Not-Even-If-You-Paid-Me Candidates, in order of ickiness:

1. Tommy Thompson
   
   ...and here we insert a large gap because the level of relative ickiness is so much greater between Tommy and everyone else...
   
   
2. Rudy Giuliani
3. Bill Richardson
4. Chris Dodd
5. Sam Brownback
6. Mitt Romney
7. John McCain

I also left off everyone I've never, ever heard of, which eliminated a lot of people.

Inky

Swiped from Kwizgiver (link at left)

According to experts, my personality type is : Buddhist Monk Other people like me display these traits. They have webbed feet They are trekkies They are great kissers They have 6 fingers on each hand Take the Ink Blot Personality Quiz at JokesUnlimited.com

I'm a Trekker, not a Trekkie (or at least I used to be), and my hands and feet are perfectly normal and human.

I think the last blot is the one the base this all on, actually. ;-)

Unconscious Mutterings

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1. Traditional :: Old-Fashioned
2. Popeye :: ...the Sailor Man/He lives in a garbage can...(and now the song is stuck in my head; great--!)
3. Gin :: ...& tonic
4. Harsh :: H0lly... (someone I used to know)
5. Topless :: ...Dancing
6. The thing :: uh...? All I can think of is "The thing is..." as a beginning of a sentence
7. Defiant :: Obstinate
8. Huge :: Ginormous
9. Food :: Eats
10. Lenny :: ...Kravitz {yum}

Dating (as if)

You are a Cautious Red Light Dater

Your dating motto is "slow and steady wins the race" You prefer a long courtship to a whirlwind romance This doesn't mean that you are anti-social or cold You just need time to warm up to the right guy You're online dating style? You are likely to take your time on your profile Then, wait and see what kind of guy emails you As you get more comfortable, you meet more people.

What Speed Dating Diva Are You?

I can't speak to the online dating thing since it didn't exist when I was dating, but the first part is accurate.

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You are a Playful Date

Your dating philosophy? "Fun first, romance later" You rather scream on a roller coaster... Then stare in to some guy's eyes over dinner. Guys to look for: Men with humorous profiles and quirky interests Sure that business suit guy may look boring... But if he likes snowball fights, give him a try

What Kind of Dating Diva Are You?

100% right. Not bad.

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The Only Thing You Play is "Cool"

It's not that you don't have the skills to juggle a few men-- Nope, you just lack the desire. You prefer dating to be a simple one on one process. No games, no other people, no drama - just you and the guy you're getting to know.

When It Comes To Men, Are You a Player?

Wow, two in a row that are right on. I should buy a lottery ticket.

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You Go For Brains!

You want a guy with a big... brain. And of course it would be nice if he were a total hottie, but you're not counting on it. What's on the inside is what counts for you. (Besides, you can always change the outside later!)

Do You Go For A Guy's Brains or Body?

Oy! THREE-peat. Yeah, brains before beauty, but it's good if it's all together.

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He is a Man

You have yourself a perfect gentleman and a total keeperYour guy almost always acts appropriately He's probably even very upstanding when you're not around There's no boy left in your boyfriend - he's all man!

Is He A Boy or a Man?

Yes. Yes, he is. But he has moments when I just want to crawl underneath furniture in public. Oh well.

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You Aren't Picky at All

You're pretty easy on the guys you date, and that works out well... As long as they're good guys with the best intentions! Your lax approach to dating is leaving you vulnerable to any jerk who chooses to take advantage of you. Raise your standards a bit, and your relationships will almost instantly approve.

Are You Too Picky When It Comes To Men?

Really? Well, then it's a good thing indeed that I'm no longer dating...!

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Saturday Special

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~Questions, Silly Questions~

1. Who is the last person you talked to?

Sparky, when he was explaining "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" to me a few minutes ago.

2. What is your weather like right now?

Humid, warm, less cloudy than it was this morning.

3. Where will you be this weekend?

Home, for the most part.

4. What's for dinner?

Dunno--we're going out, but I'm not sure where yet.

Patrick's Weekender

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Saturday 6

1. If you could forever save one kind of animal, besides human beings, from extinction, which would you choose and why?

All canines. Or, just wolves, if I have to pick one.

2. If you could make a pet out of a wild animal (and could guarantee that it wouldn’t go "wild," which would you choose and why?

Wolves. (Sensing a theme here? No, I didn't read ahead.)

3. Have you ever believed in the concept of "guardian angels" or "spirit animals?" Which of the two do you think are more likely to be real?

I don't believe in them, not really. It's comforting to think about, but I think it's all bound up in one God, and I'm certain he doesn't delegate, not in this area.

4. READER’S CHOICE QUESTION #97 from Otowi: Take the quiz: What is your spirit animal?

Your Score: The Otter

Here's your results! Your spirit animal has a Nobility ranking of 11 out of 18.

Your spirit animal is the otter. Playful, curious and fun animals, they are truly the start of what can be considered a noble creature. Otters are good at figuring things out, and make great friends. You are lucky to have one as a spirit animal. Otters are fairly rare as spirit animals.

***Wondering how this animal was chosen for you? These questions were carefully thought out to see how important you hold certain virtues such as: humanism, self-knowledge, rationalism, the love of freedom and other somewhat Hellenic ideals. Some of the questions were very subtle. Your score was then matched with an animal of corresponding nobility. However, you shouldn't think this was a right/wrong sort of test, but more of an idealistic values test. It's ok to not hold these values, you'll just get an animal spirit of lower stature if you do!***

Career Change?

Kwizgiver tagged me this week with this career meme. It's taken me several days to get around to it, but here it is finally.

Here is how to play:
If you had the opportunity to do a 1-year internship in a company or field completely unrelated to your current career or specialty, what would be your top 5 choices?

1. Travel agent
2. Tour guide
3. College tutor
4. Youth pastor
5. Professional organizer

I'm supposed to tag five people, but I almost never tag people by name. If you feel like doing this, go on (and leave me a comment so I can come see your answers!)

From Aims

Your brain: 60% interpersonal, 120% visual, 140% verbal, and 80% mathematical!

Congratulations on being 400% smart! Actually, on my test, everyone is. The above score breaks down what kind of thinking you most enjoy doing. A score above 100% means you use that kind of thinking more than average, and a score below 100% means you use it less. It says nothing about how good you are at any one, just how interested you are in each, relatively. A substantial difference in scores between two people means, conclusively, that they are different kinds of thinkers.

Matching Summary: Each of us has different tastes. Still, I offer the following advice, which I think is obvious:

1. Don't date someone if your interpersonal percentages differ by more than 80%.
   
2. Don't be friends with someone if your verbal percentages differ by more than 100%.
   
3. Don't have sex with someone if their math percentage is over 200%.

Link: The 4-Variable IQ Test written by chriscoyne on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Apparently, Amy and I can't be friends based on our interpersonal skills. Oh, well. It's working for us so far!

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Your Score: Prowler

You scored 68% Subtlety, 40% Leadership, and 66% Forethought!

My personal congrats on choosing the path of subtlety, but you've got a long way to go. Just because you don't like working with others, doesn't mean you can make it on your own completely. Trust may be for the naive, but until you show enough independance, it's what you're going to have to do. That in mind, don't get too reliant on someone. The world is a mean and nasty place.

Ideal Targets: Houses, low to mid class.
Ideal Heists: Break and Enter, Buglary.
Movies: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.

Please rate this well.

Link: The Thief Type Test written by Ragman on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Well, dang, I guess this is a career path that's closed to me. Oh, well.

Four for Friday

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Q1 - Safety: When it comes to your own personal safety, where do you feel the safest? In the comfort of your own home, in your office or work environment, while driving a car, when you're out on a walk or hike close to home, when backpacking in the backcountry, when visiting a relative in their home, when out shopping, at the movie theatre, etc.?

I totally feel safest at home. I rarely feel UNsafe, mind you, but there are times at work when there are strange people wandering around (REALLY strange, not just unknown) that freak me out a bit. The others have moments of uncertainty, but I don't think I've felt unsafe in this house.

Q2 - Tech Support: Does anyone know where my friend and co-worker Greg can get a TXTSetup.oem file for driver configuration of a Via Technologies SCSI controller and associated hard drive (which as I am told is all part of the Dell Optiplex GX270 system)?

I'm sure there's someone out there who can. I can't.

Q3 - Shoelaces: How often do you change your shoelaces? Only when one of them breaks, when they're dirty, never? If you do replace one when it breaks, do you replace both at the same time or just the one that broke?

I change 'em in the rare event of a break. I haven't broken a shoelace in about ten years, since I almost never wear shoes with laces.

Q4 - Floral Arrangements: Who was the last person you either sent flowers to or received flowers from, and what was the occasion?

The last I sent were probably for Mother's Day. The last I received...no clue, maybe Mother's Day. It's been awhile....

Friday 5

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Superlatives

1. What are your nicest and ugliest articles of clothing?

I think I'll plead the 5th on this, since the bridesmaid dress I just wore will end up on one or the other end of this question!

2. What are your favorite and least-favorite things about the city/town you live in?

Most: small, quiet (except for the fireworks), low crime, big yards.
Least: small town, small minds, no businesses to speak of, goofy arrangement of streets, climate

3. What were the longest and shortest durations of your romantic relationships?

Longest: 23 years (21 of them married)
Shortest: {blink}

4. Who are the oldest and youngest people in your family?

Oldest: Mom, 85.
Youngest: Sparky, 14.

5. Who are your neatest and messiest friends?

I'm so not going here!

Luney

Your Score: Wile E. Coyote!

You scored 71 Aggression, 57 Sophistication, and 57 Optimism!

You are intelligent, sophisticated, and the physical personification of the can-do attitude. No matter how many times something blows up in your face (figuratively or literally) or prized project collapses around you, you will pick yourself up and try, try again. There is a good chance that you are very skilled in problem solving and would probably make a fine engineer. Your main weaknesses (and this is likely obvious to everyone but yourself) are your overconfidence and complete lack of perspective. When you inevitably fail at a task (you can't possibly achieve all of the lofty goals you set for yourself), you tend to take it personally. If you are not careful, you can become thoroughly obsessed with what is not really a very meaty goal. Try taking a step back from time to time and figure out for yourself if it is really worth it, or if your talents could be best put towards a more rewarding goal. Also, your desire for things to work out the way you've planned can make you a bit gullible. /P>

Link: The Which Looney Tune Are You Test written by coolguy3000 on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Pretty accurate, actually!

Friday Fifteen

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Favorite possessions I can see from the sofa:

1. Our framed wedding invitation.
2. Sparky's silhouette and the frame it's in.
3. The Tiffany-style candle holders on the mantle.
4. All the ceiling light fixtures I can see.
5. The lamp I got from one of the ladies I used to deliver library books to; technically, her daughter gave it to us when her mom died.
6. The really lovely Chinese art given to Beast by a co-worker a few years ago.
7. Our dining room table, scavenged and repaired by my dad.
8. The pewter plates above the kitchen cupboards.
9. The surround-sound components that go with the TV.
10. The firewood rack and fireplace tools.
11. The card-catalog end-table.
12. My bentwood rocker.
13. The serape I got in Mexico 25 years ago.
14. The Pieta prints in the dining.
15. The dressers my dad made for my sisters.

Friday Five

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1. What item would you be embarrassed for people to know you own?

I don't really care what people know I own, to be honest. Uhm, I think I might still have my Shaun Cassidy albums...somewhere.

2. What is something you splurged on just for you?

Good bras. Finally.

3. What is something that you own with no real world value that is priceless to you?

My parent's archives, and my scrapbooks.

4. Do you collect anything?

Dust.

5. What item belonging to a friend/family member do you covet?

I'd like the tall table my dad made. We all want it. So, I'm settling for the footstool he made for Mom, for which she made the cover. I'd also like to have my sisters' and brother's memories of my parents.

Friday Fiver

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Beyond the Pale

1. Favorite pastry?

Uhm...yes? All of 'em? :-) I like turnovers, and I love scones. NOT the Americanized version, but real British scones, with cream and jam. {shlurrrrrpppppp}

2. How do you like to waste time?

Uhm...here? I waste a LOT of time in Blogger.

3. How would you describe your complexion?

Fair. My face tends to flush very easily; I think I have the thinnest skin ever. I'm practically translucent! I also have freckles.

4. What do you hang on to that you should really get rid of?

Lots and lots of paper. And stress.

5. What is the last thing that made you hurt?

My shoulders have been sore again this week from stress and from not sitting up straight at my desk. I can't think of any real pain I've had lately, except from eating things I shouldn't.

Friday Fun

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Forgetfulness

1. Is there any one thing that, no matter how many times you have done it, you can never remember?

I can never remember how to spell "broccoli." I can never get out of the house without forgetting SOMEthing. And I can never remember Heather's name (at work); I'm always saying "Stephanie!!" So annoying.

2. Are you the forgetful one in your family, or are you the family’s human Post-It note?

Yes and no. I forget a lot of things. A lot of things. But I'm pretty much the family scheduler, and the one who remembers family birthdays (not that I do anything about them anymore...), and that sort of thing. I guess it depends.

3. What is the biggest thing you have ever forgotten? How did it turn out?

I didn't realize until two years after we got married that I'd forgotten to invite two college friends to our wedding. Oh, the embarrassment! We're still about the same friends as we were, though; we were never really close, and we see them about every 5 years and that's fine.

Friday's Feast

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Appetizer
Describe a toy you remember from your childhood.

I loved me some metal jacks (none of these namby-pamby plastic thingies for me, uh-uh, nosir)! I had dozens of them, but usually played with 10 or 12. I could do virtually everything listed in Wikipedia: double bounces, pigs in the pen, over the fence, eggs in the basket, flying Dutchman, and around the world (just don't, Amy), along with no bounce and crack-the-egg, and several other versions I can't remember. We had the most awesome porch for this: skating rink smooth. Not good for walking in the winter, of course, which is why Dad eventually laid bricks down, thus destroying my childhood (when I was about 12). ;-)

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how observant are you?

I wouldn't give myself more than a 6, generally, at least of events and stuff I'm not dealing with. The stuff I'm focused on: 9.

Salad
Where would you rather be at this very moment?

In a hammock. Or asleep. OR asleep in a hammock.

Main Course
When was the last time you learned something new?

I learn something new almost every day at work. That's one of the things I like about my job. Today it was about how to make book weights.

Dessert
Fill in the blank:

I have lots to do this weekend but I haven’t started on it yet. Although I am now going to go wash pots and pans...from Weds. night, which apparently are visible ONLY to me; Sparky spent the past two days ignoring them; Beast ignored them last night. They're not very pleasant at this point....

Mood Swings

from Tickle

Uneasy & Passive

At any given moment during the day, you're likely to feel reserved, pensive and withdrawn. Since you are sometimes uncertain about life and its quirks, you usually prefer to lay low rather than pursue activities. You experience about 3 times as many negative moods as you do positive moods. Your desire for activity reflects a fairly eve split between your equal desires to expend energy and be still, holding your energy back.

There's a lot more in the results, but I need to get ready to go to work. Maybe I'll add more to this later....

Friday Fill-In

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1. Yesterday I was really pissed off at work.

2. Today I am working again; I hope Crazy Cat Woman doesn't pull any shenanigans again today.

3. Tomorrow I will maybe put in a couple of hours at work (on my own time--which I will get paid for) and go to a concert in the evening.

4. Someday I'm going to learn how NOT to get annoyed so easily but stupid people.

5. I will never understand some people.

6. I might have to kill myself if I actually DO start fully understanding Crazy Cat Lady.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a big glass of wine, tomorrow my plans include figuring out all our plans for going to assorted fairs over the next couple of weeks, and Sunday, I want to sleep, and maybe clean out my closet thoroughly!

Booking Through Thursday

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Who’s the worst fictional villain you can think of? As in, the one you hate the most, find the most evil, are happiest to see defeated? Not the cardboard, two-dimensional variety, but the most deliciously-written, most entertaining, best villain? Not necessarily the most "evil," so much as the best-conceived on the part of the author…

Well, there's Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights--but he's rather pathetic, in the older sense of that word). There's the whale (Moby Dick--but I never finished the book, so I'm not sure it counts). There's, Bill Sykes (Oliver Twist--oh-so-very creepy-evil...but a little over the top?). There's Scarlett O'Hara (Gone With the Wind--and yes I know she's actually the 'heroine,' but I loathe the bitch). There's Raskolnikov (Crime and Punishment--but he really was boring). There's Grendel (Beowulf--scary, veryvery scary, because not really described clearly so imagination comes into play...).

But I'm electing the devil/Satan (The Bible), because there are so many roles played by this character, because there is no greater fight that the ultimate one, and because I'm no longer convinced the devil exists as a single ... being. On the other hand, evil just keeps getting defeated and then standing up again for yet another round of battle. The only issue here is that I'm not sure about the whole "authorship" thing; I'd tentatively argue that the devil itself is its own author. So then...then it all gets very murky, metaphysical, and confusing. At 10:30 p.m. after a day like I had today, I'm not going to work it all out

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What kind of girl am I?

What Your Blue Outfit Means

You're a classic girl with an impeccable sense of style. Down to earth you project a loyal and honest persona. You are sweetly feminine - a strong, tough guy can't resist you. Designer match: Prada Signature accessory: Fur lined leather gloves

How Your Favorite Outfit Tells What Kind of Girl You Are

Not so much, though I do like fur-lined leather gloves in the winter.

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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'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!

Are You a Snobby Girl?

Good to know; not sure how true it is....

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You are a Mild Mama

You don't have to be screaming at the top of your lungs to have a good time You rather chill, soak in the moment, and appreciate life for what it is Guys appreciate your "take life as it comes" approach... (Though they wouldn't mind if you got a little wild from time to time!)

Are You a Daring Woman?

A little wild is good...very little, and very infrequent. It's not a matter of "daringness" for me; it's a matter of choosing when and where to be that way. ;-)

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You Are an "It Girl"

You're outgoing, friendly, and charismatic. You are aware of your image, and you are constantly improving yourself. You're definitely the type of girl people love to be around!

Are You An "It Girl"?

They say there's a first time for everything: this is the first time I've ever been considered an "it" girl generally. Which is quite amusing to me, actually!

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You Are a Skin Deep Sweetheart

You may be supermodel gorgeous or a plain Jane. It really doesn't matter, because you're confident and secure. You don't go out looking like a slob, but you are low maintenance. You have better things to worry about than whether your nails are the right shade!

Are You a Vain Girl?

At least this one I agree with, mostly. I really am extremely low maintenance!

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You're Not Very Fit

And you're likely to admit that exercise just isn't your thing. Maybe you need to experiment with new activities to find something you love. Whether it's roller derby or surfing, just getting out there and moving will do wonders!

Are You a Fit Girl?

As the saying goes: No Duh!
There will be no roller-skating or surfing in my future (bad ankles, can't swim/no surf nearby), and I really hate sweating. HATE it. You have no idea. Plus there's the asthma thing... sigh I should at least do more strength training and/or yoga....

Thursday Threesome

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From the garden...

::Lettuce and tomato::
Onesome: 'Lettuce'-- talk of salads and dressings: Is plain green your thing? ...or do you like 'stuff' mixed in or scattered over the top? ...and how about the dressing: what's leading your list this year?

I don't like a ton of extra stuff; it should be mostly greens (lettuce and spinach). Not at all liking tomatoes or cukes, but carrots, radishes, celery, broccoli, pepperoncini...that sounds wonderful!

Twosome: and-- how about those Mets, -eh? Actually, baseball's doing okay this week, with basketball, football and cycling having the problems. Is there any sports news you'd care to comment on?

We are watching the Tour--me, very cursorily...what is the deal with the 7 million different jerseys, the fact that the teams aren't national, the whole concept of killing yourself to do this, and the crazy-ass people who run out in front of the riders??--Beast into it to a surprising degree.
All I can say is "better cycling and golf than #(#@$^ing baseball!"

Threesome: tomato-- and lettuce: the perfect toppings for that hamburger someone will cook up for you at a Labor Day picnic in another month or so? ...or perhaps you have another set of condiments you like on your meat or tofu?

As I mentioned above, I'm not much into tomatoes (it's the texture, to a large degree, I think--and the fact that I can't stand the smell of tomato plants--but I do like lettuce and onion on my burgers, along with ketchup, a little mustard, and even steak sauce if I'm feeling really organized. And cheese. Let's not forget that!! By the way: they must be ground beef; no turkey or tofu allowed.

Thursday Threesome

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Work Stuff

1. What is your work ethic hours-wise? Do you think you should be able to put in your 40 hours and go home, or is working 60 hours a week okay to you? Why/why not?

Well. I'm part time, supposedly 32 hours/week. HAH! I don't mind working extra--obviously, since I do every week--as long as I get to choose when to work, and at what. I don't like it when Schedule Dingbat just assumes I can read her mind, or that I don't mind filling in for someone else. The only time I get really pissy about hours is when I'm covering for Crazy Cat Woman, since she categorically refuses to go out of her way on this issue. In over ten years, she has never come in on a day off to help out. N-E-V-E-R.

2. Do you believe that work is life or vice versa? Why/why not?

It's important to work, if only for money and to feel as if you have a place in society, but I certainly don't think it is life! Ugh. Especially if you are a 9-5 corporate drone! At least, I feel like I actually have a good 'cause' to my work. Not sure, in the big picture, how many people can say that, nor am I sure that most people enjoy the work they are set to do. Liking your job and seeing it in the big picture of how it affects the world, I think, are really important.

3. Do you plan to stay in your current line of work forever? Why/why not?

Yup. I like my job and I think it's important and challenging. I suppose in the real world, I should be considering advancement down the road, y'know: more management responsibilities, more committee and association work, but I really just like being able to get on with doing my job in a collegial atmosphere.

Little Known Facts

This came in my email a week or so ago...

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

A friend of my oldest sister's.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Hmm, I believe it's actually been a couple of days...maybe since I heard about our friends' baby going in the hospital over the weekend.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

If I take my time, yes! Most of the rest of the time, it's just ok. It's definitely legible.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Roast beef, sliced thin.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

Just one.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

Yes.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?

Yes. A bit. When necessary.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

To the best of my knowledge. I don't remember them being removed (and I think I would!).

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

Probably not. I'd prefer to parachute.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Er...Frosted Flakes, I guess. I've kind of gone off cereal in the past couple of years. I like Fruit Loops, too.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

I rarely wear shoes that tie. On the rare occasions when I do, I rarely untie them, unless I have to (like boots, for instance).

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

Relative to what, or whom? Physically, no. Emotionally/spirtually, yes. Mentally...uh...ask me some other day!

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Peppermint. Or bubble gum.

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

That they exist.

15. RED OR PINK?

Not so much into the pink (see question 7 for the proper tone for this answer).

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?

My tendency to jump off emotional cliffs with no provocation. And my hips.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

Oh, I rarely miss!

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?

Were this still an email, you mean? heh. I don't care. Use it, don't use it. I'm very unworried.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

I'm wearing army green rolled-up-to-my-knees-clam-diggers and my feet are bare.

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

Poptarts. Which might explain the hips.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

Sparky talking to himself upstairs, the a/c blowing, and Beast in the garage putting away the weedwacker in preparation for mowing.

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

If it were my choice, I'd be black. Long story.
But I'm probably more likely to be 'cornflower' which I never can get any color out of when I use it.

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?

Vanilla, coffee brewing, (clean) babies, baking bread (well, baking anything.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

Beasttelling him I was on my way home from work.

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?

She's the best! And I should know...!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

I will watch virtually any sports on TV except boxing, wrestling (the fake kind), baseball, basketball, and hockey. In person, same list minus baseball (minor league) and soccer. Because it always seems to be cold at soccer games (unless they are indoors).
In any case, my absolute favorite sport to watch is football.

27. HAIR COLOR?

Brown with red and "ash" highlights covering the ever-increasing number of gray hairs.

28. EYE COLOR?

Hazel.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

Nope.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?

Sugar. It's the base of my food pyramid.

31. SCARY MOVIES

...are agin my religion, or at least my personal credo.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

HP#5 last Friday.

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

Yellow ribbed shirt over a brown ribbed tank.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?

Summer.

35. HUGS OR KISSES?

I'm not fussy. Either. Both. Yes.

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?

Cheesecake (NOT chocolate), creme brulee, wedding cake...sugar, basically.

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

Oh, the usual suspects...or no one.

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

People who don't visit my blog.

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

HP#7, a book on art theft, and a book written by a former American slave (publ. in about 1880?? I think). Among other things....

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

I have a laptop, no mouse.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?

No clue. Beast was jumping around, there was the Weather Channel and Tour de France and some other b.s. but I tuned out.

42. FAVORITE SOUND?

Baby giggles, or the right person/people saying, "I love you." And the sound of a breezy--not windy--day.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

Beatles

44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

China.

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

Yep. Several.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

Denver, CO.

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?

If I say names, I'll jinx it. But there are a couple of these questions that made me think of some of you.... ;-)

Low score!

Your Score: DUMBLEDORE

Congratulations! You scored 77%!

Completely off your rocker, but BRILLIANT when it comes to Harry. 21 Wand Salute for knowing your sorcery!!

Link: The Wild About Harry Test written by cynicalnygirl on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Thought I'd do better. Oh, well.

Blot

Laney`s Original Inkblot Test Outcome A - The Human. Based on the descriptions you chose, you are practical, reliable, friendly, and fit in with people quite nicely. You probably have a regular family and do well in acedemia. Click Here to Take This Quiz

Quizzes and Personality Tests

Actually, most of the choices that were given I couldn't figure out (see) in the inkblots. I wonder what that means....

Super Power

Your Superpower Should Be Mind Reading

You are brilliant, insightful, and intuitive. You understand people better than they would like to be understood. Highly sensitive, you are good at putting together seemingly irrelevant details. You figure out what's going on before anyone knows that anything is going on! Why you would be a good superhero: You don't care what people think, and you'd do whatever needed to be done Your biggest problem as a superhero: Feeling even more isolated than you do now

What Should Your Superpower Be?

I'd love to be a mind-reader. That would, truly, be totally wonderful. Where do I sign up for this?

Wait!!!! I already am a mind-reader! In the middle of a phone call today with Sparky, I asked him to please turn off the #*%$!@ TV. Not that he'd told me it was on (muted), or that he'd mentioned what he was watching. I just...knew. Spooky, eh? Parents know exactly why I knew, though, I'll bet.

More proof:

You scored as Hermione Granger, You're one intelligent witch, but you have a hard time believing it and require constant reassurance. You are a very supportive friend who would do anything and everything to help her friends out. Hermione Granger 80% Albus Dumbledore 75% Ron Weasley 70% Ginny Weasley 65% Sirius Black 55% Harry Potter 55% Remus Lupin 55% Severus Snape 45% Draco Malfoy 40% Lord Voldemort 20% Your Harry Potter Alter Ego Is...? created with QuizFarm.com

Funny, that's who I tend to identify with in the books (and the movies to a degree). ;-) Must be true, then.

Shock! Surprise!!

Find out your Harry Potter personality at LiquidGeneration!Yeah.

I do like Hermione.

Survey Sez

swiped from Kwizgiver...

Popcorn or Candy?

Yes, please. Our local theater has free refills on popcorn and pop, and I try to remember to stock up on candy at the store before going there. They pop fairly small batches of corn about every 15 minutes at peak times Just found out they have ice cream too! Awesome.

Name a movie you've been meaning to see forever.

Casablanca is the only one I've literally waited forever to see. I can't think of any other Top-Shelf movie that I really WANT to see as bad as that one. There are a lot I haven't seen, some I wouldn't mind seeing, and most can go right into the museum as far as I'm concerned.

Steal one costume from a movie for your wardrobe.

So many flicked through my mind: lots from RHPS, the brown polka-dot dress from Pretty Woman, stuff from costume dramas...but I think I'd like to have Harry's Invisibility Cloak, please. Or, possibily, Mary Poppins' umbrella--if that counts as a costume...?

Your favorite film franchise is:

Matrix. No contest.

Invite five movie characters over for dinner. Who are they? Why'd you invite them? What do you feed them?

J.D. Dean (Heathers), Columbia (RHPS), Riggs (Lethal Weapon), Taunting French Guard (Holy Grail), and Velma Kelly (Chicago). Wow: crazytime!
I'm not sure what kind of food to serve, as I'm sure at least two of these people will try to poison the rest, and I'm sure there will be some kind of food fight.
This meal is really all about making sure it's caught on video!

What is the appropriate punishment for people who answer cell phones in the movie theater?

They need to immediately, while still on the phone, stand up and refund the cost of the ticket to each and every person in the theater out of their own pocket.

Choose a female bodyguard: Trinity (Matrix)What's the scariest thing you've ever seen in a movie?

I don't watch those parts. Seriously. I can tell you everything about the inside of eyelids or whatever shirt Beast was wearing when we saw a specific movie: Platoon, the first Lord of the Rings, Matrix (all three), Dangerous Liaisons...yup, missed the 'action' in all of them!

Your favorite genre (excluding "comedy" and "drama").

I like documentaries. Since we're excluding my favorite--comedy--for some reason (I don't particularly care for gross-out comedy, unending sex/fart/boob jokes, or physical humor for the most part, however.

You are given the power to greenlight movies at a major studio for one year. How do you wield this power?

There would be no sequels. There would be no more movies starring Will Ferrell, Lindsay Lohan (or any other...dingbats of her caliber), or {shudder} Adam Sandler. There would be a LOT of new movies starring LOTS of women we've forgotten or never heard of between the ages of 40 and 70, none of which involve being someone else famous's mom (or grandma), or wife. There would be no movies involving rape, torture of any kind, or fart/boob/sex jokes.

OK, for week number two: if you jiggle, you're fired: buy a bra. If you're a Scientologist, shut up and work; no couch jumping or proselytizing on my dime, especially if you've got a gabillion dimes of your own! If I can see your collar bones: you're on hiatus until you gain at least 20 pounds. Calista, we'll call you, okay? {finger wave} Buh-bye. If you're divorced or divorcing, sort out your problems in private.

Week three: kill ALL the papparazzi.

When do I start? I need time to pack, but I can be ready in about half an hour....

Bonnie or Clyde?

Feh.

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Some of these are really easy, some are REALLY hard.

My brand is...

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My Liberal Identity:

You are a Reality-Based Intellectualist, also known as the liberal elite. You are a proud member of what’s known as the reality-based community, where science, reason, and non-Jesus-based thought reign supreme.

Take the quiz at http://www.fightconservatives.com/Inside-the-Book/What-Breed-of-Liberal-Are-You.html

We were doing well with this till we got to Jesus.... Oh, well, the evangelicals scare me too, but for a totally different reason than I think the test-writers had in mind.

It's also a bummer that to score the quiz, there must be an answer to each question, even though there were two questions with no applicable answers for me. I kinda think that might have thrown off the results a bit. ;-)

Breakfast Club

You Are Eggs

Traditional and totally grown up, you truly believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You don't skimp on nutrition or quality. You're likely to take the time to make yourself a decent meal each morning. You're a great cook, even if you aren't a showy one. You can make a feast out of simple ingredients. The food you eat may be basic, but you prefer to think of it as classic.

What Kind of Breakfast Are You?

I do like eggs, but not first thing in the morning. Too ... intense?

And the whole description is complete BS (for me).

Tuesday Twosome

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What Would You Do?

1. You witness a nonfatal car wreck, do you help (stop and/or call 911) or continue on?

Especially if I actually witnessed it, I'd probably stop. I think it's illegal not to stop if you witness it. In any case, I'd call 911 even if I missed the actual accident.

2. You witness a robbery, do you help (stop and/or call 911) or continue on?

Of COURSE I'd call 911. Not sure I'd stop and get involved, but I'd hang around nearby till the cops get there.

3. You see a child who appears to be lost or hurt, do you help (stop and/or call 911) or continue on?

Stop, help, call 911, hang around till the situation is resolved, especially if we're talking about someone under 10 or 11.

4. You hear a person yelling for help, do you help (stop and/or call 911) or continue on?

A lot is dependent on time, location, etc. I'd probably do a little investigation before calling 911 to be sure it's not a bunch of kids goofing off.

5. You see a fire in your neighborhood, do you help (stop and/or call 911) or continue on?

Stop, help (not by running into the house, though), and call 911. I'd ask the homeowners to come over to my house if it was a nearby neighbor and try to keep them as comfortable as possible.

Monday Madness

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Food

1. Are there any weird "food rules" you have? Feel free to list as many as you like.

I've always tried to chew evenly on each side of my mouth, but the last couple of years' dental misery has prevented that. I don't like sweet mixed with non-sweet. After I had surgery 10 years ago, I couldn't stand the thought or taste of meat.
Enough?

2. When you were growing up, what ONE thing did your parents always remind you of, when it came to meal time (or cooking)?

"Wash your hands before you sit down!" followed by "Something from every serving bowl, and clean your plate."

3. Is there anyone you know whose food you won't eat (for one reason or another)?

I'm not sure I'm up to eating anything Sparky cooked for me....yet.

4. Is there anything you "specialize" in cooking, that people actually ask for?

I do a good Thanksgiving dinner. And macaroni and cheese.

5. When you were growing up, what one meal do you remember as being your favorite?

Anything-But-Liver. Really, food wasn't my be-all and end-all as a child. My mom wasn't a fabulous cook, and I was rather finicky.

6. Today, what is your IDEAL meal?

Something someone else has cooked (well) for me. I'm much less fussy, but I don't like to cook that much.

In honor of Cranky Day

Your Punk Band Name Is...

The Discontent Banana

What's Your Punk Band Name?

Sparky is giggling....

Curious as a Cat

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What is the healthiest thought you have regularly about yourself? What is the unhealthiest?

Healthiest: I'm a quick thinker, pretty smart.
Unhealthiest: Either the beating myself up I do after I stand up for something, or "One more donut won't hurt."

What do you like best about your best friend?

She likes me.

What one thing have you done that pleased your parents the most?

I have no idea. Have I pleased my parents? I picked a good guy to marry? I had a great kid? I haven't had much of this kind of reinforcement for the past 13 years. Mom really sucks at positive commentary.

Patrick's Weekender

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Sunday Seven

Name the seven makes (not models) of cars you are most likely to buy.

1. Honda
2. Toyota
3. Ford
4. Jeep
5. Saturn
   

That's it. I can't do seven. Sorry.

Manic Monday

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Have you planned your funeral and/or written your will?

I have done both. My will is pretty old though, so I should probably redo it.

Do you carry an umbrella when rain is forecast or do you just risk it?

I grew up in Colorado so was trained early that rain never lasts. I do now own umbrellas, they live in our cars, and I know how to use them. But I usually forget. hah

How bad is the traffic in your town? Does it bother you or do you take it as it comes?

I live near some pretty crazy drivers, very aggressive. Once you understand the system, they don't seem quite so rude, just single-minded. The traffic doesn't bother me as much as it used to. However, I can't stand stupid, dithering drivers, though. "Hang up and DRIVE!"

Monday's a Bitch

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...and so is catching up.
They did a "color series" on this meme awhile back. I did a few here, and some more here, and then Bloglines stopped RSSing LJ and I stopped checking. The rest of the colors just came through, though, so here they are:
Purple
1. What did you think of the Tinky Winky controversy?

Thought up by someone with the mental age and acuity of my son when he told me that "Purple is a girl color." I think he was...8? Thanks to his cousin, he was forced to wear a little pale purple (i.e., lilac) at a wedding this summer and was surrounded by other men wearing lilac (in their) ties. He will wear dark purple, and now maybe he'll wear lighter purple too.
Anyway. Tinky-Winky. Stupid--the whole thing was stupid.

2. What was the last thing you heard through the grape vine?

I guess that would be news of a friend's baby being hospitalized.

3. Who do you want to see laughing in the purple rain?

I'm cool with anyone laughing, because honestly I'd be freaked by the purpleness of the rain.

4. What is Grimace?

Someone with whom a friend of mine works.

5. If you had a one-eyed one-horned flying purple people eater, who would you feed to it?

For above-mentioned friend's peace of mind, at least briefly, I'd send in Grimace.

Rainbow
1. Have you ever been to a Pride Parade?

Nope. They, uh, tend not to happen in rural cities of 25,000 people. Someday, there'll be one nearby, though, and maybe I'll go. I do like parades....

2. What's your favourite Skittles flavour?

Sugar-flavored works.
Or as Beast says, "Yes."
Although, as my nieces and nephew found out a few years ago, the American and British versions of color-taste combinations don't completely match. I don't personally care too much for blackcurrant.

3. Did you ever watch "Rainbow Brite"? If so, who was your favourite Color Kid?

Vomit. Never watched: gag.

4. Have you ever seen "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat"?

Yes, local theater. Pretty good, but for the life of me all I can remember is the reggae (?) moment and how totally surreal that was.

5. What's at the end of your rainbow? (Assume a pot of gold is already taken because that's just not creative).

Heaven.

Unconscious Mutterings

(Link at left)

1. Deputy :: ...Dog
2. Name :: "...yer poison"
3. Arrested :: Stopped
4. Trade :: Swap
5. Old :: Young
6. Fingerprint :: Evidence
7. Dwarf ::Giant
8. Newspaper :: Old Technology (hey, it's better than going on a rant about our local rag, right?)
9. Gabriel :: Angel
10. Certificate :: Document

Stylish Bogthings

Flowing Strapless Dress

Feminine yet chic, you are a traditional romantic who still knows how to party!

What's Your Prom Style?

That's if I went now.

This, on the other hand, is what I should have done when I was in high school:

Beaded Cocktail Dress

Simple and sophisticated, this glam look is perfect for your high fashion style.

What's Your Prom Style?

...which may explain why I didn't go. Because, yeah...NOT so much at all!

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Your Glamour Icon Is

Beauty is nothing other than the promise of happiness.

What Glamour Icon Best Represents You?

Yurggghhhhhh!!!
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Your Inner Muse is Thalia

You are most like this playful muse of comedy. Life is all about laughter to you, and you're a natural comic. You make people laugh until their sides split. And you're always up for some play time!

What Muse Are You?

Roop-a-doop-doop..yup, tha' would be me. Sometimes.

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You Should Wear Mauve Lip Gloss

Smart, polished, and pretty.

What Color Lip Gloss Should You Wear?

Mauve, eh?