Seasons

Your Autumn Test Results

You are a dynamic, vibrant person. You aren't afraid to pursue your passions. When you are happiest, you are calm. You appreciate tradition and family. You enjoy feeling cozy. You tend to be afraid of change. You are never ready for things to be different. You find love to be the most comforting thing in the world. You feel at peace when you're with your loved ones. Your ideal day is active and full. You like to keep busy with your favorite things, and you appreciate a routine. You tend to live in the moment. You enjoy whatever is going on, and you don't obsess over the past or future.

The Autumn Test

Pretty close, I think.

You Belong in Fall

Intelligent, introspective, and quite expressive at times... You appreciate the changes in color, climate, and mood that fall brings Whether you're carving wacky pumpkins or taking long drives, autumn is a favorite time of year for you

What Season Are You?

Joseph and Benjamin should live

You Should Live in West Virginia

If you don't want to live in West Virginia, you might also consider: Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi New Hampshire Tennessee

What State Should You Live In?

Apparently I Live in the Wrong State

You Should Live in Georgia

If you don't want to live in Georgia, you might also consider: Mississippi South Carolina Alabama Arizona Kentucky

What State Should You Live In?

Oh, really?!!! Never even considered any of those states! well...., maybe Kentucky - they do have the Kentucky Derby and lots of horse farms. I could not manipulate the answers to get California or Utah. I did get Kansas and Alaska, even Nevada. lol. I think if I lost weight and went to Starbucks, I might get to California, but I might have to give up religion, as well and that's going too far.

So I tried another quiz, How California Are You? and I tried a little, but...

You Are 24% California

You're not from California - don't try to game this quiz!

How California Are You?

What Color Are You?

You Are a Green Crayon

Your world is colored in harmonious, peaceful, natural colors. While some may associate green with money, you are one of the least materialistic people around. Comfort is important to you. You like to feel as relaxed as possible - and you try to make others feel at ease. You're very happy with who you are, and it certainly shows! Your color wheel opposite is red. Every time you feel grounded, a red person does their best to shake you.

What Color Crayon Are You?

High School Then and Now

Thanks, Gail.

 

Sad, but true

 

HIGH SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2007

Scenario 1:
 Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck's gun rack.

1957 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2007 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers. 

Scenario 2: 
  Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1957 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2007 - Police called and SWAT team arrives -- they arrest both Johnny and Mark. They are both charged them with assault and both expelled even though Johnny started it.
 

Scenario 3:
Jeffrey will not be still in class, he disrupts other students.
1957 - Jeffrey sent to the Principal's office and given a good paddling by the Principal. He then returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2007 - Jeffrey is given huge doses of Ritalin. He becomes a zombie. He is then tested for ADD. The school gets extra money from the state because Jeffrey has a disability.
 
Scenario 4: 
  Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.

1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college and becomes a successful businessman.
2007 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. The state psychologist is told by Billy's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has an affair with the psychologist.
 

Scenario 5: 
  Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1957 - Mark shares his aspirin with the Principal out on the smoking dock.
2007 - The police are called and Mark is expelled from school for drug violations. His car is then searched for drugs and weapons. 

Scenario 6:
 
Pedro fails high school English.
1957 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2007 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against the state school system and Pedro's English teacher.  English is then banned from core curriculum. Pedro is given his diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.  
Scenario 7:
 
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the Fourth of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle and blows up a red ant bed.
1957 - Ants die.
2007- ATF, Homeland Security and the FBI are all called. Johnny is charged with domestic terrorism. The FBI investigates his parents -- and all siblings are removed from their home and all computers are confiscated. Johnny's dad is placed on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again. 
Scenario 8:
 
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary.  Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1957 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2007 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison.  Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

 

 

This is progress??!

Five Minute Chocolate Coffee Mug Cake - this is a real recipe

I think Gail sent this to me. Thank you!

Ben tried it today (9/12). It took him a little more than 5 minutes. It filled a 10 ooz mug.

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

1 Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons flour(that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Small splash of vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

Interesting Answers - the questions

YOU fill in the blanks about ME and send it back to ME. But FIRST, send a blank one out to

All Your friends, including me, so we can return the favor to you. Be Honest.

They're really SCARY to get back. It only takes a few minutes, so

Just Do it! First, forward this survey to everyone you know to see

how well he/she Knows you. Second, hit 'reply' and fill this survey

Out About the person who sent it to you and send it back to them.

Where did we meet? _________________

Take a stab at my middle name?____________________

Do I smoke?_________________________

Color of my eyes?__________________________

Do I have any siblings?_____________________

What's one of my favorite things to do?_____________________________

What's my favorite type of music?____________________________

Am I shy or outgoing?____________________________________

Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?________________________

Any special talents?_____________________________

How many children do I have?__________________________

If you and I were stranded on a deserted island, what is one thing

that I would bring?_____________________________________

I can't wait to see the answers!!!