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February 28, 2010

quixotic

quixotic \kwik-SOT-ik\ , adjective;
1. Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.
2. Capricious; impulsive; unpredictable.



This word really describes me, especially the "capricious; impulsive; unpredictable" definition.

It's also probably because I've made a habit of tilting at windmills.

KitKats of the World

KitKats(tm) are among my favorite candy bars...at least, they USED to be. Even though I'm not supposed to have them, I still eat one now 'n then. (They're also Richard Simmon's favorite candy bar, at least that's what I heard him declare in a TV interview a few years ago)

Check out these KitKats of the World



(just a small screenshot of many more)

KitKats of the World

County Health Rankings

See where your county ranks in the Texas section of the U.S. County Health Rankings.

Gray County doesn't fare too well, coming in at 192 out of 221.

I noticed something odd about the Texas map:

(click for larger view; go to the site to click on your particular county)


Down at the very corner of the of the "panhandle" part (but NOT part of the Panhandle) are two counties, Loving and Ward. I thought it funny that they are abbreviated "Lov" and "War".



I've always heard "All's fair in love and war.". I guess that's why they're also next to Winkler County..."WIN" (and if you decided to get married, you'd need a "REV")

And I'm Short & Stout




You Are Energetic



You love to stay busy and engaged. Nothing makes you feel worse than feeling bored, so you do your best to keep moving.

You are very interested in the world and in others. You are a social butterfly and a total people person.

You're the type of person who puts a pot of tea on whenever you need a pick me up. Tea keeps you going.

Your signature tea: black tea, especially earl grey and English breakfast




Tea For Two - Doris Day

Make Mine a Double



I so seldom drink I can almost claim to be a teetotaler, but I believe I'd take up drinkin' if I was married to one of these ol' gals.

February 27, 2010

A Cute 911 Call

Yes, "cute" would describe it. This young lady showed more poise than I'd expect from someone her age. Heck, she showed more poise than most adults I know if faced with the same situation.

From the YT page:

Hancock County - It took a five-year-old girl to save her father's life. She talked to 911 dispatchers when she thought her father was having a heart attack.

Audio only

February 26, 2010

Bolero - Undercover Orchestra

From the YT page:

Something Epic in the Everyday, we take a stand against Musak. Trying to make classical music more accessible to people. This work was made possible by the financial support of Newcastle City Council, Nexus and Eldon square shopping centre.