Sunday, December 24, 2006
'Twas the night before Christmas
The only thing stirring was the computer mouse.
The stockings were scattered hither and there
And I was desperately hoping no one would be here.
The cat was all snuggled up in his bed
With visions of kibbles going 'round in his head.
And Hubby in his boxers and I in my shirt
Were gaming away and feeling quite pert.
When out in the yard there arose such a clatter
I jumped from my chair to see what was a matter.
Away to the door I ran like the Flash
Yanked open the sucker and gave my foot a good bash.
The moon reflected off the tarp like Canadian snow
Which gave off a good glare to see what was below.
When, what to my disbelieving eyes should appear
But one lazy old tom gorging on leftover beer.
I wandered back in the house with aplomb
And I muttered about tossing some f-bombs.
I shreiked in fright scaring hubby a bit
Realizing that I'd forgotten St. Nick.
You see, he was coming and the house was a mess
It seemed that my life was destined for stress.
I scoured and cleaned, washing dishes like mad
Hoping hubby would jump up and help just a tad.
He was gaming away, lost in the WarCraft
And I told my mom this and she totally laughed,"
You know the young man is oblivious to
Any cleaning or house chores that you need to do."
I continued my mission, making everything neat
And definitely taking time for a treat.
Finally the house was well scoured and cleaned
And I passed out on the couch, listening to the clicking.
The next morning the stockings were stuffed clear up full
And the tree was finally found under the packages and yanked out with a good pull.
We picked up the papers, hauling out the trash with shear might
and at the bottom of the pile a note was located that made everything all right.
"Merry Christmas to all and To All A GOOD NIGHT."
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Christmas Season is Hell in Retail
Druid 44% Combativeness, 60% Sneakiness, 82% Intellect, 58% Spirituality |
Sneaky, cunning, and spiritual: You are a Druid! Druids work with nature to cast their spells and favor balance over extremes. They're shapeshifters, capable of taking the forms of natural creatures. While they don't always deal well with people, they do have animal companions to come to their aid. You are probably intelligent, spiritual, and more than a little deceptive. Fortunately, your lack of violent tendencies means you are also likely to be level-headed. |
Link: The RPG Class Test written by MFlowers on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test |
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
50 Sci Fi novels
This is a list of the 50 most significant science fiction/fantasy novels, 1953-2002, according to the Science Fiction Book Club. Bold the ones you've read, strike-out the ones you hated, italicize those you started but never finished and put an asterisk beside the ones you loved.
* 1. The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien
*2. The Foundation Trilogy, Isaac Asimov
*3. Dune, Frank Herbert
4. Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert A. Heinlein
5. A Wizard of Earthsea, Ursula K. Le Guin
6. Neuromancer, William Gibson
7. Childhood's End, Arthur C. Clarke
8. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K. Dick
*9. The Mists of Avalon, Marion Zimmer Bradley
10. Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
11. The Book of the New Sun, Gene Wolfe
12. A Canticle for Leibowitz, Walter M. Miller, Jr.
*13. The Caves of Steel, Isaac Asimov
14. Children of the Atom, Wilmar Shiras
15. Cities in Flight, James Blish
*16. The Colour of Magic, Terry Pratchett
17. Dangerous Visions, edited by Harlan Ellison
18. Deathbird Stories, Harlan Ellison
19. The Demolished Man, Alfred Bester
20. Dhalgren, Samuel R. Delany
*21. Dragonflight, Anne McCaffrey
22. Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card
23. The First Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Stephen R.
Donaldson
24. The Forever War, Joe Haldeman
25. Gateway, Frederik Pohl
*26. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J.K. Rowling
*27. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
28. I Am Legend, Richard Matheson
*29. Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice
30. The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin
31. Little, Big, John Crowley
32. Lord of Light, Roger Zelazny
33. The Man in the High Castle, Philip K. Dick
34. Mission of Gravity, Hal Clement
35. More Than Human, Theodore Sturgeon
36. The Rediscovery of Man, Cordwainer Smith
37. On the Beach, Nevil Shute
38. Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke
39. Ringworld, Larry Niven
40. Rogue Moon, Algis Budrys
41. The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien
42. Slaughterhouse-5, Kurt Vonnegut
43. Snow Crash, Neal Stephenson
44. Stand on Zanzibar, John Brunner
45. The Stars My Destination, Alfred Bester
46. Starship Troopers, Robert A. Heinlein
47. Stormbringer, Michael Moorcock
48. The Sword of Shannara, Terry Brooks
49. Timescape, Gregory Benford
50. To Your Scattered Bodies Go, Philip Jose Farmer
Monday, November 20, 2006
You are The High Priestess
Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.
The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.
Monday, September 11, 2006
Captain Jack Sparrow | 83% | ||
Batman, the Dark Knight | 83% | ||
Maximus | 71% | ||
William Wallace | 58% | ||
The Terminator | 58% | ||
James Bond, Agent 007 | 54% | ||
Indiana Jones | 50% | ||
Lara Croft | 50% | ||
El Zorro | 46% | ||
Neo, the "One" | 42% | ||
The Amazing Spider-Man | 42% |
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Oh look, a quiz
Proteus 33% Extroversion, 46% Intuition, 72% Emotiveness, 23% Perceptiveness |
Changing your shape to suit your situation, you are most like Proteus. More than anything else, you need to be wanted. You have a very strong work ethic, and are very adaptable, but are often unappreciated. You develop very strong personal loyalties, and will often maintain these personal relationships at a great expense to yourself. Convention and conformity are very important to you, and you find deviations from either to be very inappropriate. You tend not to burden those around you with your own problems. Famous people like you: Mother Theresa, Jimmy Carter |
My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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Link: The Greek Mythology Personality Test written by Aleph_Nine on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test |
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
I Have Enjoyed the Day
Oh, and there is nothing more entertaining when you've got the time to stare than to watch old metal heads try to rock out. *Giggle*
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
What D&D Character Are You?
Alignment:
Chaotic Good characters are independent types with a strong belief in the value of goodness. They have little use for governments and other forces of order, and will generally do their own things, without heed to such groups.
Race:
Gnomes are also short, like dwarves, but much skinnier. They have no beards, and are very inclined towards technology, although they have been known to dabble in magic, too. They tend to be fun-loving and fond of jokes and humor. Some gnomes live underground, and some live in cities and villages. They are very tolerant of other races, and are generally well-liked, though occasionally considered frivolous.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Rangers are the defenders of nature and the elements. They are in tune with the Earth, and work to keep it safe and healthy.
Deity:
Finder Wyvernspur is the Chaotic Neutral god of the cycle of life and the transformation of art, although he leans heavily towards Good. He is also known as the Nameless Bard. Followers of Finder believe that everything must change in order to grow and thrive. Their preferred weapon is the bastard sword.
Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy ofNeppyMan (e-mail)
Detailed Results:
Alignment:
Lawful Good ----- XXXX (4)
Neutral Good ---- XXXXXX (6)
Chaotic Good ---- XXXXXXX (7)
Lawful Neutral -- XX (2)
True Neutral ---- XX (2)
Chaotic Neutral - (-1)
Lawful Evil ----- (-1)
Neutral Evil ---- (-1)
Chaotic Evil ---- XX (2)
Race:
Human ---- (-2)
Half-Elf - XXXX (4)
Elf ------ XXXXX (5)
Halfling - (-4)
Dwarf ---- (0)
Half-Orc - (-2)
Gnome ---- XXXXXX (6)
Class:
Fighter - (-3)
Ranger -- XXXXXX (6)
Paladin - (-3)
Cleric -- (-2)
Mage ---- (-1)
Druid --- XX (2)
Thief --- (-2)
Bard ---- XXXXXXX (7)
Monk ---- (-2)
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Heat Wave
In protest we put up the pool.
I received my first sunburn of the summer.
And it was very nice.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Trains
You're the Ghost Train!
You often feel that you're the subject of songs, legends, and
even myths. But are you really feeling something real or is this just an
overactive imagination? Is something really calling to you in the great
beyond or do you just really like Halloween? Only you can answer this
question, howling through the darkness as you have been known to do. Maybe
you've spent too much time in philosophy classes, but you're not even really
sure that you exist. This is only part of the reason that you tend to scare
other people.
Take the Trains and Railroads Quiz
at RMI Miniature Railroads.
Friday, June 16, 2006
Viva le France
You're France!
Most people think you're snobby, but it's really just that
you're better than everyone else. At least you're more loyal to the real
language, the fine arts, and the fine wines than anyone else. You aren't
worth beans in a fight, unless you're really short, but you're so good at other
things that it usually doesn't matter. Some of your finest works were
intended to be short-term projects.
Take the Country Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
College?
You're the University of Chicago!
A bit stuffy and pretentious, you definitely think you're
superior to most of those around you. At the same time, you live in a terrible
part of town and have even gone through a rather large Goth phase. Instead of
trying to resolve these conflicts in a social setting, you prefer to hole up on
your own and study the roots of the issues. Your basement is rather unsafe, and
in your backyard you have a little gravestone marked "Fun".
Take the University Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Book Quiz
You're Ulysses!
by James Joyce
Most people are convinced that you don't make any sense, but compared
to what else you could say, what you're saying now makes tons of sense. What people do
understand about you is your vulgarity, which has convinced people that you are at once
brilliant and repugnant. Meanwhile you are content to wander around aimlessly, taking in
the sights and sounds of the city. What you see is vast, almost limitless, and brings you
additional fame. When no one is looking, you dream of being a Greek folk hero.
Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Now That I'm Here
Sorry that blogger was having a brain fart - I couldn't really access anything for 3 days.
Oh, I know, Music.
Have you ever noticed how productive you are when music is playing? What about different kinds? Soundtracks, country, blues, alternative, goth. Every one of them puts me in a different frame of mind. Or maybe takes me out of a frame of mind. I do know it's darned difficult to write mellow and light when I'm listening to LOTR's orc/ogres theme and I can't get too worked up when the hobbit number has a showing. The elven bits get my fingers moving but the actually fellowship keeps them moving.
When I'm mad I end up housecleaning to B.B. King or Rob Zombie. Once my mood lightens up I find things like Garbage or The Dresden Dolls keep me moving. Country keeps me awake in the car usually as does Tom Petty. Soundtracks are my splurge zone though. I love a soundtrack for any number of reasons and usually they cover whatever emotional zone I'm in. The other nice thing? Many times if the soundtrack is good I can remember the scene in the movie where it was playing.
Right now? I know it is the mines of moria "A walk in the dark". Excuse me, the tracks actually called "A Journey in the Dark" I think I'm going now because the bridge scene always stirs me up.
"All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music." - Walter Pater
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Books - The More the Merrier
Whohoo! - Naomi Novik / The Black Powder War
To Be Read - Steve Alten / The Loch
Websites That Have Sucked Me In:
Paperback Writer
and
Destress Toy of the Day:
Music - Dresden Dolls
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Every Day
Well, it could be if I stopped doubting myself. Sometimes I have to wonder if it is possible that my background caused this writer's block. Something about being the oldest child, the most responsible. The one who Had To Take The Important (Practical) classes. Maybe my imagination just needs stretching.
I wish I could just let go, but when the day job doesn't pay enough and the landlord is setting unreasonable time limits, and the money isn't stretching far enough - well, my mind doesn't want to daydream. It wants to worry. *Sigh*
"Use your imagination not to scare yourself to death but to inspire yourself to life." - Adele Brookman
Sunday, June 04, 2006
"So Much To Read, So Little Time"
Do you just baldly state you don't read that "crap"? I can see that going over real well with the friends or the little old ladies.
Do you lie and say you have? Nothing like being asked about such-and-such a character and try to fib your way out of that one.
My favorite? I've just got so many books on my to read stack, I haven't had the time to pick up a new author. It is polite and leads the fevrent fangirl or fanboy to believe you are seriously interested.
"Good manners are the technique of expressing consideration for the feelings of others." - Alice Duer Miller
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Time Off
Anyway, new blogness for consumption : Paperback Writer
It is all good.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Do Something!
(In other words, I've been reading. And having a wonderful Anniversary (9 years now!) with my hubby this weekend. Oh, and helping assorted family members with moving various heavy furniture items.)
But you've been so patient and wonderful and here I am! Ready to relive all my daily anxieties and frustrations for you. My ups and my downs. It will be fantastic! I've missed you so much and I'm glad to be back, lit by your magical glow.
Author is feeling whimsical and amused today.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
All the Things I Have Read...
Monday Mourning, Murder List, Talk to The Hand, R is for Ricochet, Shadow of Sagnami, Druid's Sword, Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, Queen of the Darkness. There is another one wriggling around trying to get me to remember its name, but for the moment this list will have to do.
I think I'll go start a series I've got the whole set around so I have something else to occupy my time until work tomorrow.
"All words are pegs to hang ideas on." - Henry Ward Beecher
Monday, May 01, 2006
Books For My Pleasure...
Also finished my reread of Anne McCaffrey and I remember why I liked these so much. I read them when I was younger, junior high - high school, when my reading tastes were more . . . immature. The story is there and the characters, but it is almost like an outline. I want someone to come along and fill in all the details. Everything just seems to move too fast. Still, a good light read, which is what I needed after all the cleaning and cleaning and cleaning.
3. R is for Ricochet - Sue Grafton
4. Dragonquest - Anne McCaffrey (I hate to only read one of a series.)
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Starting a 50 Book Challenge For My Amusement
1. Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik
2. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey
I've really enjoyed Mrs. Novik's "His Majesty's Dragon" and I'm really looking forward to reading the 2nd book in this series.
Dragonflight is a re-read for me but since I haven't picked this up in ages I thought it'd be nice to visit where I'm getting my Final Fantasy Character names from. : )
I'll jump back by on how TofJ was in a few days.
Messing Around on Colors Yet Again
Anyway, back to the blog colors and maybe getting fancy one day. I think that is the best estimate on when I'll have graphics in the background. One day. As soon as I actually sit down and plow through the programs that'll help me figure it out and the books and the sites....yada yada yada. The red is nice enough for now. Besides, messing with my template colors gives me something other to cuss at than the landlord or work. Isn't that exciting?
"To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer." - Anonymous (Farmer's Alamanac for 1978
Saturday, April 15, 2006
More Quizzy tastic ness
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Thursday, April 13, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Frustration
I also was messing around on myspace and found one of the gals that I used to work with. I'm not surprised by what she's done with it, but I definitely have the feeling that others will be. This should be interesting.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
X-Files Season 5
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Late Nites and Long Stories
Monday, March 20, 2006
Crayons
"Art has something to do with the achievement of stillness in the midst of chaos. A stillness which characterizes prayer, too, and the eye of the storm....an arrest of attention in the midst of distraction." - Saul Bellow
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Ant Farm
Under the door and across the floor.
Over the washer ...Look! theres some more.
Up the cabinets to the sink,
I'm not quite sure what to think.
There's nothing there,
I've checked it out
But yet they move all about.
The little buggers, they just won't leave
I'm not quite sure what they think to acheive.
I think they just want to drive me bats,
They think its fun (the little rats!)
I scrub and I scower,
they've even driven me to cleaning the shower.
But yet they keep coming and wandering around,
like kitty litter covering the ground.
One of these days I'll go on a spree,
killing them madly and laughing with glee.
Just right now I'm in despair,
I can't get rid of them - it's JUST NOT FAIR.
Death To All Ants! It is my war cry.
Death To All Ants! Die, Die, DIE!
Sunday, March 12, 2006
MediEvil
Thursday, February 23, 2006
My Eyeballs Might Just Implode
In other exciting fun-filled news I worked in the yard. Write it down on the calendar because that happens like once a month. I guess since the landlord has decided to put the places she owns on the market (with no notice) I might as well make the jungle look like you can walk through it. The grass may look even but I know the ground has holes deep enough to swallow the UPS delivery guy whole should he roam off the path from the gate to the door. I have a sneaking suspicion the yard has gobbled up more than one small animal who dared trespass in the wild unknown.
There's also nothing like getting paid and being completely broke at the same time. Every once in a while it'd be great to know there was a little left over but at least the lights are still on and the house is still warm.
"Money talks, but all it ever says is goodbye." - American saying
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
The Elements of Style
"Language is the dress of thought." - Samuel Johnson
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Mommy blogging?
Why would spending more than a sentence on a person with whom you are sharing the majority of your time loving and teaching be considered over the top mommy - ism? Mrs. Kennedy of Fussy.org is also a fantastic writer of the everyday and ordinary. And she writes in such a way that the ordinary makes me feel how she was feeling, makes me laugh or want to cry. These ladies to me are good writers. Good bloggers. Wives, mothers, and all around great gals.
Labels don't suit. They are not right. But if these ladies want to stand up and claim "Mommy blogger" then go for it. Make it positive.
"To be nobody-but-myself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." - e. e. cummimgs
Monday, January 16, 2006
Interesting things Happening in the Book World
Out of Sci Fi for a second, it also looks like Janet Evanovich will have a new Plum novel in June. I've never laughed so hard at any other book, they are fantastic.
I enjoy my books and I'm glad to see that there's a bunch of stuff coming out by the people I enjoy.