Friday fun: what chess piece are you?

Sorry for the delay on this. Been a busy day around here. You Are a Knight You are very unusual and even a bit eccentric. No one can really figure you out easily. Because you're not predictable, people behave irrationally around you. They may feel threatened by your presence, or they may underestimate you completely. … Continue reading Friday fun: what chess piece are you?

Friday fun: how open-minded are you?

You Are 64% Open Minded You are a very open minded person, but you're also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You're open to considering every possibility - but in the end, you stand true to … Continue reading Friday fun: how open-minded are you?

Friday fun: how do you react?

You Are a Bit Cool You like to keep a bit of distance from other people. You take an interest in them, but you don't like to get too involved. You are a confident person, and you're aware of the image you project. You act like you're in control even when you're not. You are … Continue reading Friday fun: how do you react?

Friday fun: dominant or a doormat?

You Are a Delight You are easy to get along with and easy to be with, but you're definitely not a doormat. You'll cheerfully ask for what you want, and you're almost always ready to compromise. You are comfortable speaking your mind, and you're also willing to admit you may not be right. You know … Continue reading Friday fun: dominant or a doormat?

Friday fun: what type of artist are you?

You Are a Thoughtful Artist You may be creative, but there's nothing messy about your approach to art. All of your art is well thought out and planned. You art ends up being close to how you initially imagined it. Your work tends to be quite deep and complex. You know how to produce something … Continue reading Friday fun: what type of artist are you?

Friday fun: the lollipop test

You Are Creative You are the type of person who always has to be creating something - whether it's something beautiful or something useful. You enjoy getting involved in huge projects. Your projects usually don't have a beginning or an ending. You are always ready to mix things up a bit and do something different. … Continue reading Friday fun: the lollipop test

Friday fun: hooked on phonics

From an email I received: From the diary of a Pre-School Teacher: My five-year old students are learning to read.  Yesterday one of them pointed at a picture in a zoo book and said, "Look at this! It's a frickin' elephant!" I took a deep breath, then asked..."What did you call it?" "It's a frickin' … Continue reading Friday fun: hooked on phonics

And the winner is…

Lee DeWyze. My congratulations to him. Of course, we've not heard the last of runnerup Crystal Bowersox. It's been a strange season on American Idol. I will not be surprised if the show doesn't return for a 10th season. Not only was the crop of contestants fairly weak, it seems the whole idea - of … Continue reading And the winner is…

Who will win American Idol?

The ninth season of American Idol comes to a close Wednesday night in a two-hour finale. Contestants Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox engaged in a three-song performance Tuesday night that demonstrated why they made it this far. In round one, each performed their favorite song of the season. I have no idea why Lee chose … Continue reading Who will win American Idol?

Friday fun: What planet does your name come from?

Your Name Comes From Mercury You have the gift of gab, and nothing energizes you like good conversation. And it's likely that when you're not talking, you're writing. You love communicating your thoughts. You are also quite studious. You find learning to be both easy and rewarding. You are good at understanding what is being … Continue reading Friday fun: What planet does your name come from?