Stolen from Richard White, a list of the most significant science fiction novels written since 1953. We’re going to bold the titles I’ve read, strikethrough the ones I’ve read and hated, italicize the ones I’ve started and never finished, and put a star next to the ones I love. Any questions? 🙂 The Lord ofContinue reading “On the Books I've Read”
Tag Archives: Memes
On Erudition
Snagged from Keith, an English quiz: Your Vocabulary Score: A+ Congratulations on your multifarious vocabulary! You must be quite an erudite person. How’s Your Vocabulary?
On The "Me Meme"
Snagged from Lisa, “The Me Meme!” Part 1: The Birth of You Were you a planned baby?: No. Were you the first?: Yes. Who was present at your birth?: I really have no idea. Not something I’ve ever wanted to know… Were your parents married when you were born?: Yes, but only by six monthsContinue reading “On The "Me Meme"”
On How I'd Vote In Scotland
With politics on the brain, I wondered. If I lived overseas how would I vote? So, after much digging, I found Who Should You Vote For, a website that quizzes you on political and personal beliefs and then matches you to a UK political party. Scotland, I decided. If I were a Scot, if IContinue reading “On How I'd Vote In Scotland”
On Headaches
Frelling migraine. I want to stab myself in the head. And, stolen from a good friend of mind, a science fiction meme! You scored as SG-1 (Stargate). You are versatile and diverse in your thinking. You have an open mind to that which seems highly unlikely and accept it with a bit of humor. NowContinue reading “On Headaches”
On a Book Meme
Seen various and sundry places. A Book Meme! Bold means I've read it. I've added four recent reads to the bottom. The Da Vinci Code – Dan Brown The Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy – Douglas Adams The Great Gatsby – F.Scott Fitzgerald To Kill a MockingbirdContinue reading “On a Book Meme”
On Unique Names
Thanks to a couple of friends: HowManyOfMe.com There is:1person with my namein the U.S.A. How many have your name? The thing I found interesting was the breakdown of the statistics. Let’s quote its bit on “Allyn”: There are 1,500 people in the U.S. with the first name Allyn 4019th most popular first name. (tied withContinue reading “On Unique Names”
On Television Shows
Shamelessly stolen from Ross and others: What TV show(s) do you find yourself watching the most?Presently, not that many. The only ones I’m building my week around these days are Boston Legal and House. Television, just not that important to me these days. What if any TV shows do you own on DVD?Chittering Cthulhu, thereContinue reading “On Television Shows”
On Random Questions
Swiped from Keith, a bunch of random questions! In five words, explain what ended your last friendship? He stopped returning my calls. How was your prom night? It was adequate. I went by myself, which is what all the friends in my group did. Do you have any famous relatives? Not that I know of….Continue reading “On Random Questions”
On Political Positioning
Courtesy of Michael Evans, a political quiz! Third Way Liberal You scored 69% Personal Liberty and 36% Economic Liberty! A third way liberal believes in little to moderate government intervention on personal matters and moderate to high government intervention on economic matters. They tend to be opposed to war, police powers, victimless crimes, and whatContinue reading “On Political Positioning”