Have you seen any small, white rabbits running around London with great, nasty teeth?
Recently, a toy replica of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch was responsible for a bomb scare in London.
Not kidding.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Getting High... Legally!
Time for some silliness! It's going to be a long day at the theater, so I'm putting my brain on hold for a few hours. Behold! A meme ganked from Magic Marmot!
1. Did you date someone from your school?
Yes. I had a few dates.
2. Did you win anything in Senior's Who's Who?
Not that I remember.
3. What kind of car did you drive?
A dark blue, 1980 Dodge Omni. Loved that car!
4. It's Friday night...where r u at?
Usually hung out with my girlfriends. We were like the four musketeers.
5. Were you a party animal?
Ha! No. Not me. I played by the rules 90% of the time.
6. Were you considered a flirt?
No. I didn't know HOW to.
7. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
Orchestra (viola) and choir.
8. Were you a nerd?
Of a kind. In the '80's, nerds were supposed to be socially awkward guys with tape on their glasses. I was a theater/music/speech nerd. Knew I was different, but later embraced my nerd-dom.
9. Did you get suspended/expelled?
Nope. Never got in trouble in high school.
10. Can you sing the fight song?
I remember the whole damn thing!
11. Who were your favorite teachers?
My theater teacher, Cyndee Brown. She was a big influence. My French teacher, whose name shamefully escapes me at the moment.
12. Where did you sit during lunch?
As a sophomore, mostly at our theater/music/speech table. As a junior and senior I transitioned to mostly walking downtown and getting something really bad for me, like a Baby Ruth bar and a Coke!
13. What was your school's full name?
Grand Forks Central High School
14. School mascot?
An Indian... or should I say "Native American"? We were the politically incorrect "Redskins" back then.
15. Homecoming court?
Ha! Not a chance!
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you?
I'm sure there are some things I would have done differently, but even the mistakes molded me.
17. What do you remember most about graduation?
Eh. I remember it. Don't think much about it.
18. Where did you go senior skip day?
There was a Skip Day?
19. Have u gained some weight since then?
Oh, yeah.
20. Who was your Senior prom date?
I didn't get invited to Senior Prom. I threw a party for the girls I knew that didn't get invited.
21. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?
I went to the 10-year and the 20-year. With the exception of a few people we spent time with, it was generally the same cliques and bullshit 20 years on.
22. Who was your home room teacher?
I don't even remember. I was never IN homeroom. That's when they fit in orchestra class.
23. Who will repost
Not a clue.
24. Did you play any sports?
No. But I did go to the occasional game. To quote the original "high school musical", Grease, "If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter!"
25. Do you still talk to people from school?
A few. One I talk to every day, my husband!
26. What year did you graduate?
1985
1. Did you date someone from your school?
Yes. I had a few dates.
2. Did you win anything in Senior's Who's Who?
Not that I remember.
3. What kind of car did you drive?
A dark blue, 1980 Dodge Omni. Loved that car!
4. It's Friday night...where r u at?
Usually hung out with my girlfriends. We were like the four musketeers.
5. Were you a party animal?
Ha! No. Not me. I played by the rules 90% of the time.
6. Were you considered a flirt?
No. I didn't know HOW to.
7. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?
Orchestra (viola) and choir.
8. Were you a nerd?
Of a kind. In the '80's, nerds were supposed to be socially awkward guys with tape on their glasses. I was a theater/music/speech nerd. Knew I was different, but later embraced my nerd-dom.
9. Did you get suspended/expelled?
Nope. Never got in trouble in high school.
10. Can you sing the fight song?
I remember the whole damn thing!
11. Who were your favorite teachers?
My theater teacher, Cyndee Brown. She was a big influence. My French teacher, whose name shamefully escapes me at the moment.
12. Where did you sit during lunch?
As a sophomore, mostly at our theater/music/speech table. As a junior and senior I transitioned to mostly walking downtown and getting something really bad for me, like a Baby Ruth bar and a Coke!
13. What was your school's full name?
Grand Forks Central High School
14. School mascot?
An Indian... or should I say "Native American"? We were the politically incorrect "Redskins" back then.
15. Homecoming court?
Ha! Not a chance!
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you?
I'm sure there are some things I would have done differently, but even the mistakes molded me.
17. What do you remember most about graduation?
Eh. I remember it. Don't think much about it.
18. Where did you go senior skip day?
There was a Skip Day?
19. Have u gained some weight since then?
Oh, yeah.
20. Who was your Senior prom date?
I didn't get invited to Senior Prom. I threw a party for the girls I knew that didn't get invited.
21. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?
I went to the 10-year and the 20-year. With the exception of a few people we spent time with, it was generally the same cliques and bullshit 20 years on.
22. Who was your home room teacher?
I don't even remember. I was never IN homeroom. That's when they fit in orchestra class.
23. Who will repost
Not a clue.
24. Did you play any sports?
No. But I did go to the occasional game. To quote the original "high school musical", Grease, "If you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter!"
25. Do you still talk to people from school?
A few. One I talk to every day, my husband!
26. What year did you graduate?
1985
Monday, January 28, 2008
Smile Time
I've been home sick today... and probably will be tomorrow. Time for silly blog post. I snatched these little funbies from MagicMarmot.
Nymphy-nymph-nymph (say that 3 times fast)
What type of Fae are you?
Singy-sing-sing (okay - THAT I can say 3 times)
Find your Celestial Choir
Nymphy-nymph-nymph (say that 3 times fast)
What type of Fae are you?
Singy-sing-sing (okay - THAT I can say 3 times)
Find your Celestial Choir
Thursday, January 24, 2008
On Thin Ice
I'm having one of those distracted-by-bright-and-shiney-objects kind of days. Work has been a bit of bitch goddess lately, demanding far more of my brain-share than I can offer her. Eventually something breaks down. For me, this comes in the form of "Ooooo - look over THERE!"
Today I got an email through the Star Tribune, promoting the latest Disney on Ice production. Does this strike you as funny as it struck me?
Yes, folks... dancing tropical fish ON ICE!
Child: "Mommy? Why isn't Nemo moving any more?"
Mom: "Remember those fish that Daddy brought back from the lake? The ones in our freezer?"
Child: "Yeah?"
Mom: "Well... let's just say he'll go really well with coleslaw."
Today I got an email through the Star Tribune, promoting the latest Disney on Ice production. Does this strike you as funny as it struck me?
Yes, folks... dancing tropical fish ON ICE!
Child: "Mommy? Why isn't Nemo moving any more?"
Mom: "Remember those fish that Daddy brought back from the lake? The ones in our freezer?"
Child: "Yeah?"
Mom: "Well... let's just say he'll go really well with coleslaw."
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Mommy? Where do baby-cut carrots come from?
Silly, I know, but I've always wondered. What was the genesis of the baby-cut carrot? Thanks to Wikipedia, I now know.
And so do you!
And so do you!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
D & D & Me
It's no secret by now that today is a government day at work. After the "Video Project from Hell", I needed to kick back. No. I really don't have the time for it, but my mind needed to grab a magazine and go take a long mental crap. I'll tell you about the "Video Project from Hell" later. I promise.
I Am A: Neutral Good Human Ranger (6th Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-13
Dexterity-15
Constitution-15
Intelligence-16
Wisdom-14
Charisma-12
Alignment:Neutral Good A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. He is devoted to helping others. He works with kings and magistrates but does not feel beholden to them. Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias for or against order. However, neutral good can be a dangerous alignment because because it advances mediocrity by limiting the actions of the truly capable.
Race:Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.
Class:Rangers are skilled stalkers and hunters who make their home in the woods. Their martial skill is nearly the equal of the fighter, but they lack the latter's dedication to the craft of fighting. Instead, the ranger focuses his skills and training on a specific enemy a type of creature he bears a vengeful grudge against and hunts above all others. Rangers often accept the role of protector, aiding those who live in or travel through the woods. His skills allow him to move quietly and stick to the shadows, especially in natural settings, and he also has special knowledge of certain types of creatures. Finally, an experienced ranger has such a tie to nature that he can actually draw on natural power to cast divine spells, much as a druid does, and like a druid he is often accompanied by animal companions. A ranger's Wisdom score should be high, as this determines the maximum spell level that he can cast.
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus(e-mail)
I Am A: Neutral Good Human Ranger (6th Level)
Ability Scores:
Strength-13
Dexterity-15
Constitution-15
Intelligence-16
Wisdom-14
Charisma-12
Alignment:Neutral Good A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. He is devoted to helping others. He works with kings and magistrates but does not feel beholden to them. Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias for or against order. However, neutral good can be a dangerous alignment because because it advances mediocrity by limiting the actions of the truly capable.
Race:Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like.
Class:Rangers are skilled stalkers and hunters who make their home in the woods. Their martial skill is nearly the equal of the fighter, but they lack the latter's dedication to the craft of fighting. Instead, the ranger focuses his skills and training on a specific enemy a type of creature he bears a vengeful grudge against and hunts above all others. Rangers often accept the role of protector, aiding those who live in or travel through the woods. His skills allow him to move quietly and stick to the shadows, especially in natural settings, and he also has special knowledge of certain types of creatures. Finally, an experienced ranger has such a tie to nature that he can actually draw on natural power to cast divine spells, much as a druid does, and like a druid he is often accompanied by animal companions. A ranger's Wisdom score should be high, as this determines the maximum spell level that he can cast.
Find out What Kind of Dungeons and Dragons Character Would You Be?, courtesy of Easydamus(e-mail)
I Otter Know Better
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.
| Link: The What is Your Spirit Animal Test written by FindingEros on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test |
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Does Anyone Fall for This Stuff?
I got a very special email this morning. I wanted to share it with everyone!
*******
From: Fletcher Lawrence
Subject: special depth that true
to learn how those
Good afternoon. Doing good? Email me at ihm@ShineBal.info only. By the way, I am a girl. Hope you will like my pictures.
has a from their "I truly believe district if you want.
ihm@ShineBal.info
*******
This one didn't get caught by the spam filter. The "From" email address (I removed the user name since it looked real) is real -- FYI North Idaho, a tourist guide website.
So, really. Tell me. Are there actually people out there who fall for this stuff?
*******
From: Fletcher Lawrence
Subject: special depth that true
to learn how those
Good afternoon. Doing good? Email me at ihm@ShineBal.info only. By the way, I am a girl. Hope you will like my pictures.
has a from their "I truly believe district if you want.
ihm@ShineBal.info
*******
This one didn't get caught by the spam filter. The "From" email address (I removed the user name since it looked real) is real -- FYI North Idaho, a tourist guide website.
So, really. Tell me. Are there actually people out there who fall for this stuff?
Sunday, December 02, 2007
I Don't Drink Alone... Much
100%ALCOHOLIC
Sunday is USELESS BLOG POST DAY at the SIZZLER!
For the record, I'm not an alcoholic, just a trivia buff. Little pieces of knowledge get wedged in my brain to pull out for moments such as these.
Sunday is USELESS BLOG POST DAY at the SIZZLER!
For the record, I'm not an alcoholic, just a trivia buff. Little pieces of knowledge get wedged in my brain to pull out for moments such as these.
Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children
I picked this link up from CubeZoo.
I got a PG rating based on the presence of the following words:
shit (2x) and drugs (1x)
I know that the drug reference was about PRESCRIPTION drugs, so obviously, it doesn't take context into consideration.
A PG rating doesn't have much clout. Guess I'm going to have to start throwing around the effinheimer or something and bring it up to R.
**Quick Note**
If you grab this cool little thing, it contains an extra link to some online dating service for Washington D.C. Yeah, I removed it. Not looking for a date in Washington, thanks.
Friday, November 23, 2007
There You Are
Holiday weekends were meant for silly stuff, and my blog is no exception!
Buckaroo Banzai - (Peter Weller)
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
You are Buckaroo Banzai! Hard-rockin' neurosurgeon, brilliant scientist, and all-around cool guy. Maybe you didn't have the cinematic success of some of the other guys here, but it's okay - you're a cult classic!
"Hey, hey, hey. Don't be mean. We don't have to be mean because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
Other scientific possibilities:
Gary Wallace
Wyatt Donnelly
Peter Venkman
Jordan Cochran
Egon Spengler
Doc Brown
Newton Crosby
Paul Stephens
Ben Crandall
Wayne Szalinkski
Winston Zeddemore
Ben Jabituya
Lazlo Hollyfeld
Ray Stantz
Buckaroo Banzai
Chris Knight
Your Score: Buckaroo Banzai
150 Heart, 158 Genius, 155 Cool, 131 Excitability
Buckaroo Banzai - (Peter Weller)
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
You are Buckaroo Banzai! Hard-rockin' neurosurgeon, brilliant scientist, and all-around cool guy. Maybe you didn't have the cinematic success of some of the other guys here, but it's okay - you're a cult classic!
"Hey, hey, hey. Don't be mean. We don't have to be mean because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are."
Other scientific possibilities:
Gary Wallace
Wyatt Donnelly
Peter Venkman
Jordan Cochran
Egon Spengler
Doc Brown
Newton Crosby
Paul Stephens
Ben Crandall
Wayne Szalinkski
Winston Zeddemore
Ben Jabituya
Lazlo Hollyfeld
Ray Stantz
Buckaroo Banzai
Chris Knight
| Link: The Which 80s Movie Scientist Test written by xxyl on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test |
Monday, November 05, 2007
Meme Time
MagicMarmot meme. After the last post, I felt the need to lighten up and talk about ME! *wink*
1. Does someone love you?
Yes. Yes, someone does. :-)
2. Do you know anyone named Dave?
Several.
3. Ever kissed anyone with the name starting with a J?
I think so. The list isn't that long. I should remember.
4. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member?
What an odd question. No... I don't think so?
5. Have you ever tried Propel Calcium Water?
Is this a marketing ploy in disguise? No.
6. What color are the walls of your bedroom?
Bland off white - but I aim to change that soon.
7. Do you think that hair extensions look skanky?
It depends what hair on the body the extensions are attached to.
8. Are you named after a grandparent?
Nope.
10. Say you were given a drug test right now. Would you pass or fail?
I'd pass. I don't abuse illegal chemicals.
11. Are you taller than 5'6“?
Yup.
13. Ever see a dead body?
Many.
14. Do you like the color green?
Love it.
16. How are you?
I think, therefore I are.
17. Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Tony. Trying to figure why people send text messages. I just don't text.
19. Last restaurant you went to?
Boston's
20. What is the weather like today?
Cold, windy... and I just saw the first snow of the season.
21. Last voicemail you received?
My daughter - telling me she was going to a friend's house.
22. What did you do yesterday?
Cleaned house. Saw a movie with Avindair, Saveau and Temple Viper. Got to hold a corn snake (cool!).
23. What's the first thing you would do with five million dollars?
Deposit the check.
24. What nationalities are you?
Mostly Irish, Scottish and Norwegian.
25. How many hours did you sleep last night?
About 8. It was a good night's rest.
26. Any upcoming concerts you want to attend?
No. Besides, they're really pricey and I'm cheap.
27. Who's the last person that you felt was stalking you?
The last person I felt like stalking was... oh, wait... who I felt was stalking ME?
28. Have you ever been on your school's track team?
Grade school -- but I hardly think "Softball Throw" counts much.
29. What jewelry are you wearing?
A pair of amber and silver studs. A pair of silver / "diamond" studs. My spiral goddess pendant. My wedding rings. :-)
31. If all of your friends were going on a road trip, would you?
Only if all my friends were going to put rings in their noses and jump off a cliff, too.
32. How much money do you have?
Plenty for my needs. Not quite enough for my wants.
33. Do you swear at your parents?
Never. Though I do swear near them.
34. Is your phone right beside you?
Two of 'em. Work on one side. Cell on the other.
35. Have you cried today?
Not yet. Why? Should I have?
36. Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
Yes. The person reading this!
37. Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
No. Especially the slip-on ones.
38. What is the color of your bedsheets?
Currently - burgundy.
39. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Crawled and climbed. But the real question is, did I break in? ;0)
40. Are you photogenic?
With the right lighting, make-up, angle, and lense.
41. What's your sign?
Sagittarius, baby.
42. Where do you spend most of your money?
House payment.
43. What was the last thing you did?
Typed this. Duh.
44. Do you have a tattoo?
On my scalp. 666.
45. Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings?
Nope. I watch my cartoons at night.
46. Is there a secret you've never told any of your friends?
There are secrets I haven't told most of friends... does that count?
47. Have you ever told someone you loved them but didn't mean it?
No. That's cruel. Mean it or don't say it.
48. Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle?
Yup.
49. What are you doing in 2008?
Metabolizing, albeit slowly.
50. What is your ringtone?
The T-Mobile default.
51. What were you doing at 2am last night?
Snoozing. Dreaming. Drooling.
52. What is the last movie you watched?
30 Days of Night with Avindair, Saveau and Temple Viper.
53. What are you doing tonight?
Taking down the Halloween decorations before they get frozen into place for the winter.
54. What are you doing tomorrow?
Work. Laundry. Maybe a little World of Warcraft.
57. Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do?
Yes it does.
58. What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
Wow. That one STUMPED me. I don't have a clue! I remember Halloweens as a witch, a hobo (when it wasn't non-PC to dress that way), a mime, a paper tiger. I also distinctly remember being Sabrina (from the Bewitched TV series) with the once-poplar horrible plastic mask and poncho-style plastic overdrape. Remember those?!
59. What is the wallpaper on your cellphone?
Cool blue spirals.
1. Does someone love you?
Yes. Yes, someone does. :-)
2. Do you know anyone named Dave?
Several.
3. Ever kissed anyone with the name starting with a J?
I think so. The list isn't that long. I should remember.
4. Has anyone ever mistaken you for a family member?
What an odd question. No... I don't think so?
5. Have you ever tried Propel Calcium Water?
Is this a marketing ploy in disguise? No.
6. What color are the walls of your bedroom?
Bland off white - but I aim to change that soon.
7. Do you think that hair extensions look skanky?
It depends what hair on the body the extensions are attached to.
8. Are you named after a grandparent?
Nope.
10. Say you were given a drug test right now. Would you pass or fail?
I'd pass. I don't abuse illegal chemicals.
11. Are you taller than 5'6“?
Yup.
13. Ever see a dead body?
Many.
14. Do you like the color green?
Love it.
16. How are you?
I think, therefore I are.
17. Who was the last person to send you a text message?
Tony. Trying to figure why people send text messages. I just don't text.
19. Last restaurant you went to?
Boston's
20. What is the weather like today?
Cold, windy... and I just saw the first snow of the season.
21. Last voicemail you received?
My daughter - telling me she was going to a friend's house.
22. What did you do yesterday?
Cleaned house. Saw a movie with Avindair, Saveau and Temple Viper. Got to hold a corn snake (cool!).
23. What's the first thing you would do with five million dollars?
Deposit the check.
24. What nationalities are you?
Mostly Irish, Scottish and Norwegian.
25. How many hours did you sleep last night?
About 8. It was a good night's rest.
26. Any upcoming concerts you want to attend?
No. Besides, they're really pricey and I'm cheap.
27. Who's the last person that you felt was stalking you?
The last person I felt like stalking was... oh, wait... who I felt was stalking ME?
28. Have you ever been on your school's track team?
Grade school -- but I hardly think "Softball Throw" counts much.
29. What jewelry are you wearing?
A pair of amber and silver studs. A pair of silver / "diamond" studs. My spiral goddess pendant. My wedding rings. :-)
31. If all of your friends were going on a road trip, would you?
Only if all my friends were going to put rings in their noses and jump off a cliff, too.
32. How much money do you have?
Plenty for my needs. Not quite enough for my wants.
33. Do you swear at your parents?
Never. Though I do swear near them.
34. Is your phone right beside you?
Two of 'em. Work on one side. Cell on the other.
35. Have you cried today?
Not yet. Why? Should I have?
36. Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
Yes. The person reading this!
37. Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
No. Especially the slip-on ones.
38. What is the color of your bedsheets?
Currently - burgundy.
39. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Crawled and climbed. But the real question is, did I break in? ;0)
40. Are you photogenic?
With the right lighting, make-up, angle, and lense.
41. What's your sign?
Sagittarius, baby.
42. Where do you spend most of your money?
House payment.
43. What was the last thing you did?
Typed this. Duh.
44. Do you have a tattoo?
On my scalp. 666.
45. Do you still watch cartoons on Saturday mornings?
Nope. I watch my cartoons at night.
46. Is there a secret you've never told any of your friends?
There are secrets I haven't told most of friends... does that count?
47. Have you ever told someone you loved them but didn't mean it?
No. That's cruel. Mean it or don't say it.
48. Have you ever changed your clothes while in a vehicle?
Yup.
49. What are you doing in 2008?
Metabolizing, albeit slowly.
50. What is your ringtone?
The T-Mobile default.
51. What were you doing at 2am last night?
Snoozing. Dreaming. Drooling.
52. What is the last movie you watched?
30 Days of Night with Avindair, Saveau and Temple Viper.
53. What are you doing tonight?
Taking down the Halloween decorations before they get frozen into place for the winter.
54. What are you doing tomorrow?
Work. Laundry. Maybe a little World of Warcraft.
57. Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call but never do?
Yes it does.
58. What did you dress up as for your first Halloween?
Wow. That one STUMPED me. I don't have a clue! I remember Halloweens as a witch, a hobo (when it wasn't non-PC to dress that way), a mime, a paper tiger. I also distinctly remember being Sabrina (from the Bewitched TV series) with the once-poplar horrible plastic mask and poncho-style plastic overdrape. Remember those?!
59. What is the wallpaper on your cellphone?
Cool blue spirals.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
RAWR!
You know why the tiger is snuggling the pig? Because she has a full tummy and she's keeping it as a snack for later. I mean, come on. Just LOOK at that pig's face!
Ganked from MagicMarmot.
Your Score: Wuzzy Fuzzy
You scored 54%Randomness, 81 % Fuzziness!
Your lovableness sickens me. It SICKENS me. You snuggle puppies, sniff babies, and have the world's dorkiest grin. People love you...and snicker behind your back.
But you don't care. After all...awww, lookit the cute tiger snuggling piggies!!! Awwwwwwwww.
Your attention span? WHAT attention span?
| Link: The How Fuzzy Is Your Soul Test written by Chel-Hell on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test |
Ganked from MagicMarmot.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday Silliness
So... did it get me right?
Your Personality is Very Rare (INTP) |
 Your personality type is goofy, imaginative, relaxed, and brilliant. Only about 4% of all people have your personality, including 2% of all women and 6% of all men You are Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving. |
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
AVAST, me hearties!
It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Pour a pint of grog and party like it's 1799!
What's Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
You are The Quartermaster
You, me hearty, are a man or woman of action! And what action it is! Gruesome, awful, delightful action. You mete out punishment to friend and foe alike – well, mostly to foe, because your burning inner rage isn’t likely to draw you a whole lot of the former. Still, though you may be what today is called “high maintenance” and in the past was called “bat-shit crazy,” the crew likes to have you around because in a pinch your maniacal combat prowess may be the only thing that saves them from Jack Ketch. When not in a pinch, the rest of the crew will goad you into berserker mode because it’s just kind of fun to watch. So you provide a double service – doling out discipline AND entertainment.
What's Yer Inner Pirate?
brought to you by The Official Talk Like A Pirate Web Site. Arrrrr!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
In Honor of CONvergence 2007
This weekend, Science Fiction and Fantasy fans will gather for the geek Bacchanalia lovingly known as CONvergence. If you have one nerdly bone in your body, come and join in the fun. This is one of the best run conventions in the country.
There are kid-friendly things, and Avindair and I bring our kids for part of the day, but the evenings belong to drinking, partying geekdom. In honor of the fun to come, please enjoy "The Philosopher's Drinking Song" from Monty Python!
- Great discussion panels run at all hours.
- Guests of Honor mingle with convention goers. (Ever had a drink with Gowron?)
- Two 24-hour movie rooms - 1 anime, 1 everthing else (with free snacks).
- BIG dealer room - everything from shiney, sharp steel to well, everything else fandom related.
- GAMING - all varieties
- Themed room parties
- If it's Science Fiction-y or Fantasy, you'll find it here.
There are kid-friendly things, and Avindair and I bring our kids for part of the day, but the evenings belong to drinking, partying geekdom. In honor of the fun to come, please enjoy "The Philosopher's Drinking Song" from Monty Python!
Immanuel Kant was a real pissant
Who was very rarely stable.
Heidegger, Heidegger was a boozy beggar
Who could think you under the table.
David Hume could out-consume
Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, [some versions have 'Schopenhauer and Hegel']
And Wittgenstein was a beery swine
Who was just as schloshed as Schlegel.
There's nothing Nietzsche couldn't teach ya
'Bout the raising of the wrist.
Socrates, himself, was permanently pissed.
John Stuart Mill, of his own free will,
On half a pint of shandy was particularly ill.
Plato, they say, could stick it away--
Half a crate of whisky every day.
Aristotle, Aristotle was a bugger for the bottle.
Hobbes was fond of his dram,
And René Descartes was a drunken fart.
'I drink, therefore I am.'
Yes, Socrates, himself, is particularly missed,
A lovely little thinker,
But a bugger when he's pissed.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
TAGGED: 8 Things About Me...
CubeZoo has tagged me to reveal 8 random things about myself.
8 Things About Me:
1. I lived in Germany for three years.
2. I'd rather live in Europe than in the U.S.
3. I played viola for 10 years.
4. I've been married for 20 years. Half my life and loving every day of it!
5. I have a degree in English, but almost decided to get a degree in Vocal Performance.
6. I'd love to refresh my French language skills.
7. I'd love to spend my life traveling the world.
8. I'm maddeningly eclectic.
Taggy-taggy-tag... You're IT! Anomalous Data, Saveau, MagicMarmot, MadBlonde, Illiante, Conrad Zero, ForeignHotel, and Miss Molly Grue.
THE RULES
1. All right, here are the rules.
2. We have to post these rules before we give you the facts.
3. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
4. People who are tagged write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
5. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
8 Things About Me:
1. I lived in Germany for three years.
2. I'd rather live in Europe than in the U.S.
3. I played viola for 10 years.
4. I've been married for 20 years. Half my life and loving every day of it!
5. I have a degree in English, but almost decided to get a degree in Vocal Performance.
6. I'd love to refresh my French language skills.
7. I'd love to spend my life traveling the world.
8. I'm maddeningly eclectic.
Taggy-taggy-tag... You're IT! Anomalous Data, Saveau, MagicMarmot, MadBlonde, Illiante, Conrad Zero, ForeignHotel, and Miss Molly Grue.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
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