Fun stuff
Friday fun: are you left-brained or right-brained?
Some of the younger folks may not get this quiz but back in the day, there were often discussions about people being either mostly left-brained or mostly right-brained. You Are 50% Left Brained, 50% Right Brained The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.Left brained people are good at … Continue reading
Friday fun: spelling
Yes, I’m still on my school kick Back in the day, we didn’t have spell checkers. To see some of the writings these days, you’d think spell checkers didn’t even exist So while this is all in good fun, the truth is I wish more people would learn to spell. Or at least how to … Continue reading
Friday fun: can you pass 8th grade math?
So, the semester has started and I’m teaching again. Given my experience last semester, my mind naturally turns to math You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct! Whew! I feel all better now So, can you pass 8th grade math?
Fun stuff to do: VLBC Reception
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is holding its third annual Capital City Reception next Monday, January 9 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Sponsorships and other details are noted on the attached flier (click to enlarge). Note: RSVPs are due by tomorrow, January 3rd. This will be a great time. With the legislative session starting … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin As we roll into a new year, here’s a quick recap of the top posts viewed on this blog over the last year. American Idol results 03/31/11: two eliminated “It … Continue reading
Friday fun: the Central Park test
When I think New Year’s Eve, I always think about Times Square in New York. Being there is on my bucket list I have been to Central Park, though, which, for purposes of today’s quiz, is close enough You Are Deeply Thoughtful You believe that there’s an interesting story behind everything and everyone. And you’re … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: ethics on display
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. Judge withdraws from piracy case in Norfolk A federal judge has recused himself from the case of the hijacking of a yacht that left four Americans … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: first kiss part 2
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. When the picture of the gay couple kissing made the front page of The Virginian-Pilot, I knew it would generate some negative letters to the editor. … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: there’s an app for that
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. From The Virginian-Pilot comes this gem: Chesapeake father creates app to navigate autism The application essentially allows children to create simple sentences by selecting from a … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: helping one another
In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m going to try to locate and post a link to a story every day that I find that makes me smile. From The Virginian-Pilot: When cyclists gather on New Year’s Day in dual-location rides, it won’t be the first time they’ve rallied to benefit an old friend. … Continue reading
Tracking Santa 2011
It’s Christmas Eve and Santa has already started making his rounds. You can track Santa here. Smartphone users can use the Google Maps mobile site and seach for [santa] to track. And you can get updates over the phone by calling 877-HI-NORAD (877-446-6723) from 6am today to 5am Christmas Day. So – what’s Santa going … Continue reading
Feel good story of the day: dash away, all
OK, so not exactly a story but something that made me laugh, so I think it qualifies. From The Virginian-Pilot: ’Twas right before Christmas, and all through the Capitol. Few politicians were stirring, their consciences unflappable; Head over and read the whole thing. I think it might make you laugh, too
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