Category: Fun stuff

Friday fun: how much do you know about Christmas?

You Know a Lot About Christmas You got 10/10 correct  You know tons about the history and traditions surrounding Christmas. When you celebrate the holidays, you never forget their true meaning - or all the little fun details. Random Christmas fact: In early England, the traditional Christmas dinner was a pig's head prepared with mustard. … Continue reading Friday fun: how much do you know about Christmas? →

Vote Big Blue

The Old Dominion University mascot, Big Blue, has advanced to the Championship Round of the Capital One Mascot of the Year Challenge, and is now facing UTEP for the 2010 Capital One Mascot of the Year. Voting for the final round closes at 8:59 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13 and the winner will be announced on … Continue reading Vote Big Blue →

Friday fun: a two-fer

Two fun quizzes today. First for the political junkies - can you name these political terms? I named them all with about two minutes to spare 😉 And getting into the Christmas spirit: You Are an Angel A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas. Aww 😳  What Christmas ornament are you?

Friday fun: VA Politics edition

Think you know Virginia politics? Take this quiz and report your results. I got 60 of 71 right, but it took a whole lot of head-scratching to come up with the answers. (And no, I didn't cheat.) Blame Trent Armitage for today's quiz: he tweeted it last night 😉

Friday fun: test your news IQ

Not so bad, really. Can't believe I missed the spending question. I'm going to blame it on being still half-asleep. Take the quiz here.

Tuesday morning quarterback: a shellacking

On the day that their quarterback signed a new five-year deal reportedly worth $78 million (with $40 million guaranteed), the Washington Redskins suffered a defeat not seen almost in the history of the franchise. Out of the gate, the visiting Philadelphia Eagles scored on an 88-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Michael Vick to DeSean Jackson. … Continue reading Tuesday morning quarterback: a shellacking →

Friday fun: what Wizard of Oz character are you?

I have to admit: The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies. I can't count how many times I've seen it. You Are Dorothy   You are a little lost right now, but you are slowly finding your way home. You are a kind and loyal person. You are the truest friend anyone … Continue reading Friday fun: what Wizard of Oz character are you? →

Monday morning quarterback 11/01/10

I didn't get a chance to watch much of the Redskins debacle yesterday. (Skins lost twice in two years to the Lions? Really?) From the reports, it seems that the big thing was the benching of Donovan McNabb. His replacement, Rex Grossman, promptly fumbled on his first play. Um, really, Kyle Shanahan? Look, I'm no … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback 11/01/10 →