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A break from regularly scheduled programming

Apparently mind control is very tiring, at least according to this Facebook quiz. But when you can’t be bothered by removing extraneous punctuation, mind control has got to be downright exhausting.

And speaking of Facebook, the Big Almighty Himself is online in the hizouse! w00t!

Work is the new play

Hmmm… If Bejeweled 2 is categorized as a Business application, does this mean Solitaire now qualifies as billable work time? Sweet!!

Set squeals to maximum

Oh holy stinkin’ cuteness” doesn’t even begin to cover the overwhelming level of adorableness (is that a word? It is now!) of this. These black-footed ferrets are absurdly cute anyway, but when there’s a week-old ferret kit involved, the fuzzy cuteness skyrockets out of control! Drop what you’re doing and go ogle over the mama and baby black-footed ferret at the National Zoo Ferret Cam. Now!

This page didn’t just move…

…it took the job and shoved it.

I love amusing 404 errors!

The James Lipton meme

I’ve been tagged! Trish over at “Hey Lady, Whatca Readin?” sent me this meme.

What is your favorite word?

Aardvark and Shiny

What is your least favorite word?

Chick (in reference to a female; I’m okay with chick in reference to a chicken) :)

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?

Acceptance–knowing I’m accepted and loved for who I am, and being able to reciprocate that.
Openness–the willingness of someone to open themselves, their heart, their art to inspire someone else.

What turns you off?

People who throw their cigarette butts on the ground.
One-uppers–you know, the person who has to have the last say in a conversation by topping everything you say.

What is your favorite curse word?

Lately I’ve been over-using “Holy Toledo” to an alarming extreme.

What sound or noise do you love?

Rain on the roof, wind in the trees, water gurgling in a fountain or in a stream *sigh*

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

If I could choose anything, I’d like to be a housewife.

What profession would you not like to do?

The poor person who has to clean up roadkill. I definitely couldn’t handle that.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

“The Library for Eternity is open, and there’s a chair just for you.”

I’m going to tag Jo and Mom, just to make them blog something. Get going!