It's Fat Tuesday. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday So what rich, fatty foods are on your agenda for today? And what are you giving up for Lent, … Continue reading Fat Tuesday
The Republican-led General Assembly wants to effectively ban abortion. Rick "I don't believe in contraception" Santorum is surging in the polls. An all-male committee in Washington makes decisions on women's health. Since they want to drag us back to an earlier time, I figured this little quiz might give the men a clue: You Would … Continue reading Friday fun: The 1930’s wife
Thanks to this comment, I was reminded that today is the anniversary of this blog. (To be sure, I checked š ) Six years. How appropriate that my first post was also written on a Saturday. Thanks to all who help make this little corner of the internet a fun place.
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: are you left-brained or right-brained?
Yes, I'm still on my school kick š 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 š¦ So while this is all in good fun, the truth is I wish more people would learn to spell. Or at least … Continue reading Friday fun: spelling
So, the semester has started and I'm teaching again. Given my experience last semester, my mind naturally turns to math š You Passed 8th Grade Math Congratulations, you got 10/10 correct! Whew! I feel all better now š So, can you pass 8th grade math?
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 Fun stuff to do: VLBC Reception
"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 Happy New Year!
When I think New Year's Eve, I always think about Times Square in New York. Being there is on my bucket list š I have been to Central Park, though, which, for purposes of today's quiz, is close enough š You Are Deeply Thoughtful You believe that there's an interesting story behind everything and everyone. … Continue reading Friday fun: the Central Park test
In the spirit of the holiday season, Iām 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: ethics on display
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