I'll Pass on the Cracker, Thanks

You Were a Parrot

You are a master of language, and you use your wit to mock and tease others. But you are also wise, and you often think carefully before you speak.

What Animal Were You In a Past Life?

I was probably a parrot stuck in a cage in a shop window and screeched out obscenities at the most inappropriate moments.

The Oracle of Bacon

Ever heard of or played the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game? It works on the premise that everyone in Hollywood has worked with Kevin Bacon or worked with someone who has worked with Kevin Bacon and can be linked in six steps or less.

Well, here's a great online version:

The Oracle of Bacon

The premise is simple;  input the name of an actor/actress and click the button "Find Link" to see how he/she is connected to Kevin Bacon.  According to the site, any link of four or more is rare.  I would agree, because I've tried and tried and never done better than three.  Two links has been my average.  I've thought of some obscure films, B-movies and used the names of people who had insignificant roles in those flicks and have always been disappointed with the results.

Give it a go and tell us how you've done!

(a "bump" from March 25, 2012)

And I'm Good With Onions

You Are The Liver

You are a very versatile, adept person. You are able to do many jobs. You seek balance at all times. You are good at adjusting yourself to keep things level. You are able to counteract bad influences. You can neutralize anything toxic. You are resilient like no one else. You can rebuild yourself completely if you need to.

What Internal Organ Are You?

Not-So-Famous Last Words

Your Last Words Would Be Philosophical

"What we know is not much. What we don't know is enormous."

What Will Your Famous Last Words Be?

I think this one is probably pretty correct, although mine would probably be more along the lines of:

"Did you know Ben Franklin's last words were 'A dying man can do nothing easy.' ?"

What Age Do You Act?

You Act Like You Are 25 Years Old

You are a twenty-something at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up. The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them.

What Age Do You Act?

I took the same quiz over 3 yrs. ago and I act a year younger than then!

'Bout right...I'm probably going through my second childhood.

The Results Show

These quizzes are stupid.

Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic Intelligence

You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well. An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly. You are also good at remembering information and convincing someone of your point of view. A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary. You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

No Funky Fonts for this Fella

Other than a long-ago fascination with Comic Sans Ms, I've always used the default font in most message boards and forums.

You Are Andale Mono

You are a geek, pure and simple. You spend a lot of time online. In fact, you probably love the internet more than anyone you know. You are picky about design, mostly for readability's sake. You are the type most likely to be irritated by a bad font.

What Font Are You?

Words Per Minute

The average person can read 200-350 words per minute.  The rate is slightly higher on paper vs. screen.  Speed readers clock in at 1500+ words per minute.

Check your reading speed via the link on this earlier post.

 

Big and Best Results (for me)

Which U.S. State Should You Live In?

What Brady Are You?

You Are Greg Brady

Outta sight! Suave and all American, you tend to be clean cut and upstanding. You're friendly with most people and a huge flirt (sometimes even with family members!).

What Brady Are You?

---

At least I wasn't Jan, such a whiner.

"Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!"

What Type of Festival Should You Attend?

You Should Attend a Book Festival

You are quite the introvert... in fact, probably too introverted for most festivals. You love solitude. You spend a lot of time with the written word - both reading and writing. And you appreciate books of all sorts. You have a great imagination and an unparalleled ability to dream. Anything is possible in your mind. You may not be the most adventurous person you know, but you are very curious about the world.

What Type of Festival Should You Attend?

---

This one is spot on about me, especially being an introvert and loving solitude.

"Merry Christmas" in Other Languages

You Can Say "Merry Christmas" in 12 Languages

You can say "Merry Christmas" in: English Spanish Japanese French German Italian Swedish Portuguese Greek Gaelic Hawaiian Esperanto

How Many Languages Can You Say "Merry Christmas" In?

You Can Have the Wheelbarrow

You Are the Car

You live your life in top gear. You aren't afraid to go fast, and you actually do best at high speeds. You act on instinct, and you make decisions in a split second. Your first reaction is usually right. You are impulsive and bold. You love to make risky moves, and you never turn down a chance to roll the dice. You get impatient easily, and you're often waiting on those around you. You hate to be slowed down by anyone!

What Monopoly Piece Are You?

---

Not sure just how accurate this quiz is regarding my results. I really don't live my life in top gear, but I DO like to go fast, although I don't really drive that way on the highway.   Speeding tickets cost way too much and it's a mathematical fact you really don't gain all that much time by going faster than the speed limit.

I DO act on instinct and if the situation calls for it, I make my decisions very fast.  I've also found that the first reaction IS usually right...but not all the time and sometimes it can be disastrous.

"Impulsive and bold".  Maybe impulsive.

I am impatient, but getting better at it as I get older.  I guess as my own life winds down, so does the clock.  You'd think younger folks would be more patient because they normally have more time on this Earth to accomplish something, but it's the other way around, at least with me.  I really don't like waiting on anyone and definitely don't like being slowed down by them, although I don't have much problems with that last part these days.  I almost always arrive somewhere extra-early because while I do not like to wait on anyone, I am ashamed if someone else has to wait on me.

All that said, I haven't played Monopoly in a long time.  I used to have a Monopoly game for the PC, but it was even more boring than the actual board game.

What Kind of Smart Are You?

You Are Word Smart

You have a way with words, and you seem to just phrase things beautifully and effortlessly. You can talk and write your way into practically anything. People are enchanted by the words you choose. You are probably a bit of a word nerd at heart. Word games and crossword puzzles delight you. You are the type of person who benefits from talking things out. You often say something before you truly think it.

What Kind of Smart Are You?

Are You Joy, Love, or Peace?

You Are Love

Your happiness is giving, warm, and compassionate. You get satisfaction from personal relationships and connections. You're the type of person who loves to be in love, and that doesn't have to necessarily mean romantic love. You value deep friendships and knowing someone well. You consider your friends to be your family. You take a leap and put people first in your life. It's not about how much you get but how much you give.

Are You Joy, Love, or Peace?

So Funny It's Scary

Your Halloween Style is Funny

You are never one to take yourself too seriously, and that's especially true on Halloween. You dress up to have fun and get a few laughs. You don't worry about having the best or coolest costume. You like a costume that pokes fun at something in our culture, someone, or even yourself. And it doesn't need to take much effort. In fact, you think that some of the best costumes are minimalist in nature. You're willing to get meta or punny in creating your absurd Halloween outfit.

What's Your Halloween Style?

The Ice Cream Truck Test

You Are Emotional

You are a highly sensitive person, and you can't help but feel more than most people. Your senses are always in tune. You are very protective of those around you. You hurt when they hurt, and you're happiest when they're happy. You are sympathetic to anyone who is need or hurting, even if that person has hurt you in the process. You have a great capacity for compassion. Naturally intuitive, you can sense what those around you are feeling, even if they are strangers. You can't help but tap into feelings. You tend to be moody at times, but it's only because the emotional world is so amplified for you. It's easy to feel overwhelmed. If you're a bit touchy, it's not personal. You often need time alone to process everything that is going on emotionally.

The Ice Cream Truck Test

Are You a Bookworm?

You Are a Bookworm

You can't help it - you just love to read. And it's likely you've been reading since you were a kid. You love to stick your nose in a book whenever you can, preferably the old fashioned paper variety. You can get lost in a story or teach yourself a whole new skill with the right book. And even the worst books aren't that bad. Reading is definitely your forte, but you're probably a good writer and editor too. You can only read so many words before you are good at crafting them.

Are You a Bookworm?

Which Ten Commandment?

Are you?

You Are "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother"

You may or may not have the most honorable parents, but you try to respect and honor them whenever possible. In general, you think that people should focus on their families more. Charity begins at home. You also believe that younger generations should do a better job taking care of their elders. It saddens you to see how older people are treated in most cultures. You think it's truly a disgrace.

Which of the Ten Commandments Are You?

---

While I will admit to not respecting or honoring both my parents as much as I should have when they were alive, I'd say that most of the rest of the results are accurate.

While my own faith has diminished over the last few yrs., I still think the Ten Commandments are - for the most part - good to live by. I could get people arguing with me, but for good or bad, they're the basis for much of the western world's laws. (and no, I do not want to debate it)

One of the better photos I think I've ever taken at the Cross of Our Lord near Groom, Texas, has been this one of the Ten Commandments monument.

How Do You Live the Good Life?

You Live in the Present Moment

You try to live in the here and now. You are fully aware and focused on what's happening. You figure the past is gone and can't be changed. And the future isn't here yet. You don't overthink or overreact. You try to just be. What is most important is what's going on in this moment. You find a lot of freedom in letting go of memories and worries. You are unburdened by life's timeline. You are spontaneous, daring, and adaptable. You prefer to go with your gut than make a pro con list. You have less baggage than most people. Each experience is new for you, and every moment is a fresh start.

How Do You Live the Good Life?