I have to be honest – I stole this one from Pam at Here, There, and Everywhere at least partly because of the punny title. When I told Tall Paul about it, he asked me to send him the questions, but I told him I’d only do it if he let me post his answers too, so you’re getting a twofer on this one. His answers are the ones in italics. The rules: Fill this […]
Tag: memes and blogger games
Booking Through Thursday 2-7: “But enough about books…”
Okay, even I can’t read ALL the time, so I’m guessing that you folks might voluntarily shut the covers from time to time as well… What else do you do with your leisure to pass the time? Walk the dog? Knit? Run marathons? Construct grandfather clocks? Collect eggshells?Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers […]
Wiki Wednesday 2-6-08
Time to learn something! 1. Go to Wikipedia.2. Click on “Random article” in the left-hand sidebar box.3. Post it! Today we’re visiting a five-star hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. I was in Ottawa for a few days when I was about seven years old, visiting my mom’s cousins there – we may have seen this place, but I don’t recall. I’d really like to see more of Canada, though, so perhaps I’ll be able to take […]
Ten on Tuesday 2-5: 10 Things You Can Do Instead of Watching TV
Since the writers’ strike began almost three months ago, there’s been less and less new content worth watching on television, and more discussion of other ways to fill that time. Since my tendency is to watch TV for specific shows and otherwise leave it off, I’ve actually adapted pretty well, although I do have a few shows I’m really missing at this point. I’m going to take this assignment very literally, so my list won’t […]
123: The easiest book meme ever
Here goes: 1. Pick up the nearest book ( of at least 123 pages).2. Open the book to page 123.3. Find the fifth sentence.4. Post the next three sentences.5. Tag five people. He went over it again and it looked the same. There was no way out, he would gave to speak to her. He put his hand over the bell push. – Atonement, Ian McEwan Via ShortWoman. As usual, I’ll break rule #5 – […]
iPod Random Ten 2-1: Serve ’em up!
“If music be the food of love, play on…” I’ve mentioned that I like putting my iPod-selections posts into a framework. I came up with his one all by myself! Here’s what we’ll be serving up today at Café del iPod: Breakfast –“Traffic and Weather,” Fountains of Wayne(Always a good idea to check both of these first thing in the morning, I say) Morning coffee break –“Hold on Tight,” ELO Lunch –“I’m Looking Through You,” […]
Wiki Wednesday 1-30-08
Time to learn something! 1. Go to Wikipedia.2. Click on “Random article” in the left-hand sidebar box.3. Post it! Well, this is getting a bit meta, if you ask me – a Wikipedia article about a defunct precursor to Wikipedia: GNUPedia (later renamed GNE) was a project to create a free content encyclopedia (licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License) under the auspices of the Free Software Foundation. The project was initially proposed by Richard […]
Ten on Tuesday 1-29: If I Had $1,000,000
This week on Ten on Tuesday – 10 Things You’d Buy If You Had a Million Dollars (and you had to spend it on yourself) Oh, now this could be fun. Well, to start with, these guys had a few ideas (and I will be totally shocked if I’m the only person who worked these lyrics into their post somewhere): If I had a million dollars(If I had a million dollars)I’d buy you a house(I […]
20Q, and 5Q, 4A – two me-me-me memes
I’ve come across a couple of tell-about-yourself memes that I thought might combine well into one post. The “20 questions” meme comes via Kathy Howe; the “5 questions, 4 answers” meme was in an e-mail from my sister. If you choose to play either or both, leave me a comment and let me know (a link might be nice, too! :-D). Via e-mail from my sister: Four jobs I have had in my life; 1. […]
Weekend assignment #200 (4) – “When are you going?”
Weekend Assignment #200: You’ve recently become friends with someone who unexpectedly reveals that he or she has a time machine, all tested out and ready for adventures. Your friend offers you one round trip to anywhere, anywhen, backwards or forwards in time. What’s your destination? Or would you rather just stay home? Extra Credit: The first trip is so wildly successful that your friend offers you one more trip, this time in the opposite direction. […]
Grade B+
Via Melody of Melody’s Reading Corner, who has a knack for finding these (blog)things: You Have A Type B+ Personality You’re a pro at going with the flowYou love to kick back and take in everything life has to offerA total joy to be around, people crave your stability. While you’re totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.Get into a project you love, and you won’t stop until it’s doneYou’re passionate – just […]
iPod Random Ten 1-25-08
No “framework” meme this week – just ten songs. “These Are Days,” 10,000 Maniacs, Our Time In Eden“Lost Cause,” Beck, Sea Change“Raspberry Beret (Extended Mix),” Prince, Ultimate“I Can’t Get Next to You,” Annie Lennox, Medusa“Back for Good,” The Concretes, Guilt by Association (a collection of pop-song covers by indie acts; this one was originally recorded by British boy band Take That)“C’mon, C’mon,” Sheryl Crow (from the album of the same name)“Shot Through the Heart,” Bon […]
