So, as I was looking back over my 2008 calendar this morning, I noticed that each month has a quote of some sort on it. It caught my eye because December's is the same quote I use at the end of my e-mails at work: "Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending." Which I always thought was kinda cool.
So, I decided to check out the quotes from the other months. Most were meh, but I found one in June (interesting that there's one good quote every six months in this calendar...) that I also found appealing, and thought I'd share:
One's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.
Of course the silly calendar doesn't give any credit, but thanks to good old Google, we can discover that this was said by Mr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Meow!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
My Favorite Holiday Recipe
Merry Christmas!! Hope you enjoy this traditional family recipe as much as I do...
-Christmas Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
> 1 cup of water
> 1 tsp baking soda
> 1 cup of sugar
> 1 tsp salt
> 1 cup of brown sugar
> lemon juice
> 4 large eggs
> nuts
> 1 bottle of Vodka
> 2 cups dried fruit
Sample the vodka to check quality.
Take a large bowl, check the vodka again to be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the vodka is shtill okay.
Try another cup... just in case...
Turn off the mixerer. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick fruit off the floor.
Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers pry it loose with a sdrewscriver.
Sample the vodka to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who giveshz a shit. ->Ooh... Check the vodka.
Now, shift the lemon juice and strain the nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven and turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the vodka and fall into bed.
Cherry Mistmas!
Meowsh!
-Christmas Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
> 1 cup of water
> 1 tsp baking soda
> 1 cup of sugar
> 1 tsp salt
> 1 cup of brown sugar
> lemon juice
> 4 large eggs
> nuts
> 1 bottle of Vodka
> 2 cups dried fruit
Sample the vodka to check quality.
Take a large bowl, check the vodka again to be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the vodka is shtill okay.
Try another cup... just in case...
Turn off the mixerer. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Pick fruit off the floor.
Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers pry it loose with a sdrewscriver.
Sample the vodka to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who giveshz a shit. ->Ooh... Check the vodka.
Now, shift the lemon juice and strain the nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven and turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the vodka and fall into bed.
Cherry Mistmas!
Meowsh!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Happy! Friday :)
Just a quick little bit of Happy on this Brrrrr! Friday morning...
BEWARE!!: It will invade your brain. You will sing this while standing in the bathroom washing your hands... ;P
Meow Meorway! (Forget Norway!)
BEWARE!!: It will invade your brain. You will sing this while standing in the bathroom washing your hands... ;P
Meow Meorway! (Forget Norway!)
Friday, December 12, 2008
Sick! :(
ACK! Has it really been a whole month since I've posted?!?!? Bad! Baaaaaaaad! BAD!! I had a great idea for a Thanksgiving post too, but didn't have the energy to actually sit at the computer and type coherently at that point. Oh well, I'll have to use that for Christmas instead. ;)
It's not entirely my bad this time though. I work in Retail (at the Corporate offices though thank goodness!), so of course this is THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!(sung to a jaunty Christmas tune) It started the week before Thanksgiving with me working 12 hour days to get everything ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That was fun. And apparently it kicked my ass so badly that I actually got *gasp!* the FLU! (dum dum dum duuuuuuuuum)
Now this is remarkable because I never get sick. Okay, lemme revise that... I hardly ever get sick. And when I do it's at about 20% of how sick everybody else gets. My roommate is revisiting his breakfast in the bathroom and I'm bitching about a sore throat type thing. But not this time. NO! I not only got the worst flu I've had in at least 10 years, but I was the first person I know to get it. And it has been poopy! Literally and figuratively.
I was out of commission for a week. I think the week after Thanksgiving I only made it in to work for two half days. It was so bad I barely felt like moving from my bed to the couch and back. The only time I even went near my computer was to turn on the Shiba Six feed to soak up some puppy joy (except now there's only three of them). It's amazing how much puppies can make anything better... even the flu. :)
I sucked it up this past Monday and drug my butt to the doctor's office. My doctor wasn't available, so I had to see a substitute doc. She gave me all kinds of goodies. I think I like her better than my doctor. I'm feeling better now, but still have this killer cough that will not go away!
So, that's been my month. Very exciting huh?!? Okay time for some happy...
Me-coughcoughcoughcoughcoughhackhackhackcoughhack-ow! :(
It's not entirely my bad this time though. I work in Retail (at the Corporate offices though thank goodness!), so of course this is THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR!!(sung to a jaunty Christmas tune) It started the week before Thanksgiving with me working 12 hour days to get everything ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That was fun. And apparently it kicked my ass so badly that I actually got *gasp!* the FLU! (dum dum dum duuuuuuuuum)
Now this is remarkable because I never get sick. Okay, lemme revise that... I hardly ever get sick. And when I do it's at about 20% of how sick everybody else gets. My roommate is revisiting his breakfast in the bathroom and I'm bitching about a sore throat type thing. But not this time. NO! I not only got the worst flu I've had in at least 10 years, but I was the first person I know to get it. And it has been poopy! Literally and figuratively.
I was out of commission for a week. I think the week after Thanksgiving I only made it in to work for two half days. It was so bad I barely felt like moving from my bed to the couch and back. The only time I even went near my computer was to turn on the Shiba Six feed to soak up some puppy joy (except now there's only three of them). It's amazing how much puppies can make anything better... even the flu. :)
I sucked it up this past Monday and drug my butt to the doctor's office. My doctor wasn't available, so I had to see a substitute doc. She gave me all kinds of goodies. I think I like her better than my doctor. I'm feeling better now, but still have this killer cough that will not go away!
So, that's been my month. Very exciting huh?!? Okay time for some happy...
Me-coughcoughcoughcoughcoughhackhackhackcoughhack-ow! :(
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
A question of LOVE.
Yes. This. So this. I don't really know Keith Olbermann. I've heard of him, but I don't watch his show. But I really respect him now. Because wow. Just... WOW.
I actually heard about this from Ellen. I just happened to be at home today when she mentioned it on her show. I love Ellen!
*sniff* Meow
I actually heard about this from Ellen. I just happened to be at home today when she mentioned it on her show. I love Ellen!
*sniff* Meow
Monday, November 10, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Gay is the new Black
My unbridled optimism from last night's stunning landslide breakthrough of one of the more vile aspects of this country and its history was quickly tempered by sadness this morning at the realization that we still have so much further to go.
Please go read Kate's post on this. She so accurately conveys exactly what I'm feeling that I don't believe I could say it any better.
To all those in California and elsewhere, whom this will unjustly discriminate against: My heart is heavy for you today. But do not lose hope - I haven't. Today was not the right day, but (as Portly personally conveys) we have come so far and will keep fighting until the right day comes.
Meow :(
EDIT: This is too true of a post to not include.
:)
Please go read Kate's post on this. She so accurately conveys exactly what I'm feeling that I don't believe I could say it any better.
To all those in California and elsewhere, whom this will unjustly discriminate against: My heart is heavy for you today. But do not lose hope - I haven't. Today was not the right day, but (as Portly personally conveys) we have come so far and will keep fighting until the right day comes.
Meow :(
EDIT: This is too true of a post to not include.
:)
Overwhelmed
Dear Bloggy Bloggerton,
I want to apologize if you have been feeling rather neglected lately. It has nothing at all to do with you - it has been all me.
I could give you the usual excuses... I've been busy at work, have a lot going on in my life right now, didn't pay the internet bill, etc... but the truth is that with 95% of news being election or politics oriented for the last few weeks, I haven't been able to come up with many coherent thoughts to write about.
Most of my reactions to current events have been one of the following: 1) What???; 2) WTF???; 3) Seriously???; 4) That's a joke right???; or (most used) 5) I know - I must've fallen into some sort of warped other dimension. Now how the F do I get home??
But, THANKFULLY, today it is all over. Good has triumphed over evil (at least for now) and hopefully life will somewhat get back to normal. There will be lots of fun and interesting things to read and write about and I will make more time to spend with you again.
I have really missed you. Your absence has definitely made my heart grow fonder, and I can't wait to see where we go from here.
Meow!
Kat
I want to apologize if you have been feeling rather neglected lately. It has nothing at all to do with you - it has been all me.
I could give you the usual excuses... I've been busy at work, have a lot going on in my life right now, didn't pay the internet bill, etc... but the truth is that with 95% of news being election or politics oriented for the last few weeks, I haven't been able to come up with many coherent thoughts to write about.
Most of my reactions to current events have been one of the following: 1) What???; 2) WTF???; 3) Seriously???; 4) That's a joke right???; or (most used) 5) I know - I must've fallen into some sort of warped other dimension. Now how the F do I get home??
But, THANKFULLY, today it is all over. Good has triumphed over evil (at least for now) and hopefully life will somewhat get back to normal. There will be lots of fun and interesting things to read and write about and I will make more time to spend with you again.
I have really missed you. Your absence has definitely made my heart grow fonder, and I can't wait to see where we go from here.
Meow!
Kat
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
A moment in time...
Tonight, we are all a part of history. And I did my part in helping to make it happen. I have never had more pride in my country or more hope for our future than I do tonight.
Congratulations to all of us - even those who don't agree.
M-E-Obama!-W
Congratulations to all of us - even those who don't agree.
M-E-Obama!-W
Friday, October 17, 2008
Dear Racists:
This is not a "Christian Nation". No where, in any document the Founding Fathers put together to establish our great country does it say that we are to be ruled by Christians only. As a matter of fact, they put language in to deter this exact type of thing.
If you would like to live in your "Christian Nation", please move to Alaska and secede. You can then be ruled by your 'Now With Holy Spirit Filled Yummyness' leader Palin. As much as the rest of us will hate losing Alaska, we will allow it just to keep all you nuts in one place far far away.
You are impeding the progress of the rest of the country. We do not want you here. Please leave.
Sincerely,
Real Americans
Me-snark-ow!
If you would like to live in your "Christian Nation", please move to Alaska and secede. You can then be ruled by your 'Now With Holy Spirit Filled Yummyness' leader Palin. As much as the rest of us will hate losing Alaska, we will allow it just to keep all you nuts in one place far far away.
You are impeding the progress of the rest of the country. We do not want you here. Please leave.
Sincerely,
Real Americans
Me-snark-ow!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
My newest favorite blog...
"That's how it is when your intellect is far superior to mere mortals."
Go check her out. She's an awesome writer and very insightful!!
Meow!
Go check her out. She's an awesome writer and very insightful!!
Meow!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Eighteen percent of Americans think the sun revolves around the earth, one poll has found.
From The New York Times
And how sad is it that that doesn't even surprise me. I do think however, this explains the ever persistent approval rating for Bush...
Meow!!
And how sad is it that that doesn't even surprise me. I do think however, this explains the ever persistent approval rating for Bush...
Meow!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Do it for Tina!!
On her brilliant impersonation of Gov. Palin:
"I want to be done playing this lady Nov. 5," she said. "So if anybody can help me be done playing this lady Nov. 5, that would be good for me."
---Tina Fey at last night's Emmy Awards.
Congratulations on the Emmy trifecta btw!! You deserve them!
Meow!
"I want to be done playing this lady Nov. 5," she said. "So if anybody can help me be done playing this lady Nov. 5, that would be good for me."
---Tina Fey at last night's Emmy Awards.
Congratulations on the Emmy trifecta btw!! You deserve them!
Meow!
Brilliant comment!
"God" is in your heart, your head and your hands. No human needs to worship, but the human mind is inherently weak. If people could just realize what a farce all organized religion has become, maybe then our society could move forward, free of the guilt and abuse suffered at the hands of the ones so solemnly sworn to protect us.
Try believing in and worshipping yourself. It works.
---The Devil You Know
Try believing in and worshipping yourself. It works.
---The Devil You Know
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Breaking News!
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Britney Spears pregnant with loose clumps of genetic material.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Edumacashuns!
This is ridiculous!
A lecturer (since they didn't say he was a professor, I'm hoping against hope this means he's not actually a teacher, but someone who just conducts talks on various topics) at a British University has suggested that since people can't seem to learn to spell correctly, we should just accept whatever spellings they come up with as long as we get the gist of what they're trying to say.
WHAT?!?!? NO!!!!!
The answer to a problem of people being stupid is NOT - let me repeat NOT!!! - to lower our standards and accept the stupidity as correct.
I agree that the whole text/instant messaging craze has allowed spelling to decline. I can barely read comment sections on news articles or blogs because I cannot read the drivel people write. But this is exactly why we cannot simply shrug and say "Well, if everyone spells it 'thier' then I guess it's okay." No!!
I'm sorry Ken, but if someone cannot properly spell simple words (his examples were: "ignor," "occured," "thier," "truely," "speach" and "twelth") by the time they are in college, then there is a serious problem. I don't think that someone who goes to a University to get a degree should be a "speach" writer. The whole point of Continuing Education is to expand your knowlege and be more intelligent. If you're not going to learn anything - what's the point in going?? And if you think this is what should be considered passable, then please find another day job. There is enough idiocy in the world - we don't need to be advocating more.
I'm honestly surprised this wasn't suggested by an American professor, seeing as we're usually considered the stupider of the two countries. I suppose we feel the same way, we've just never officially declared it.
Mee-yaow!
A lecturer (since they didn't say he was a professor, I'm hoping against hope this means he's not actually a teacher, but someone who just conducts talks on various topics) at a British University has suggested that since people can't seem to learn to spell correctly, we should just accept whatever spellings they come up with as long as we get the gist of what they're trying to say.
WHAT?!?!? NO!!!!!
The answer to a problem of people being stupid is NOT - let me repeat NOT!!! - to lower our standards and accept the stupidity as correct.
I agree that the whole text/instant messaging craze has allowed spelling to decline. I can barely read comment sections on news articles or blogs because I cannot read the drivel people write. But this is exactly why we cannot simply shrug and say "Well, if everyone spells it 'thier' then I guess it's okay." No!!
I'm sorry Ken, but if someone cannot properly spell simple words (his examples were: "ignor," "occured," "thier," "truely," "speach" and "twelth") by the time they are in college, then there is a serious problem. I don't think that someone who goes to a University to get a degree should be a "speach" writer. The whole point of Continuing Education is to expand your knowlege and be more intelligent. If you're not going to learn anything - what's the point in going?? And if you think this is what should be considered passable, then please find another day job. There is enough idiocy in the world - we don't need to be advocating more.
I'm honestly surprised this wasn't suggested by an American professor, seeing as we're usually considered the stupider of the two countries. I suppose we feel the same way, we've just never officially declared it.
Mee-yaow!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Asshat of the Week Award
Howard Fineman just won it. And I may just let him win it next week too...
Everyone KNOWS anyone associated with the Bush Administration is a criminal. You don't have to rub our noses in it. Plus, probably *noone* will do anything about it whether McInsane wins or not. So just keep this kinda shit to yourself mm'kay.
Oh btw... Mr. McCain: Please click HERE!
Meow!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Brains!!
Zombie Meme
Taken from Renegade Evolution
You are in the mall when the zombies attack, you have
1: One Weapon:
Taken from Renegade Evolution
You are in the mall when the zombies attack, you have
1: One Weapon:
The air pressure cow gun thingy Chigurh used in No Country For Old Men.
2: One Song Blasting on the Radio:
The theme song from the original Dawn of the Dead
(Sorry for the crappy quality - it was the only clip of that song I could find.)
3: One Famous Person to help you:
Shaun!!!
Meow! :)
Only six more months...
Until the latest installment from the Whedon-verse...
DOLLHOUSE!
I've been trying not to get excited about this show yet seeing as it doesn't start airing until January (dammit!), but this trailer is the shit. Watching it wiped away any sense of self control I had and I want it NOW!!
Me-tick...tick...tick...-ow!
DOLLHOUSE!
I've been trying not to get excited about this show yet seeing as it doesn't start airing until January (dammit!), but this trailer is the shit. Watching it wiped away any sense of self control I had and I want it NOW!!
Me-tick...tick...tick...-ow!
Friday, July 11, 2008
You look like DeBarge!
Have we learned NOTHING from Buffy? (Well, considering that she'd tell this poor sap to put away the chest pubes, make a joke about his lipstick and stake his ass instead of swooning with some produce, I guess not.)
--Jessica at Go Fug Yourself
Me-pfft-owwwwww!
--Jessica at Go Fug Yourself
Me-pfft-owwwwww!
Well, they do wear black...
By the way, since the communion wafer is supposed to be the actual body of Christ, you should take proper care of it when you obtain your own consecrated host. I recommend pushpins and a cork board. Five pushpins are probably best: four for the nails in the hands and feet and a fifth to represent the lance wound in the side. Naturally, it's not necessary to leave the fifth one in place, since that would not be consistent with the Bible accounts of the crucifixion.
Then brace yourself for visits from the Vatican's crack squad of ninja nuns.
--Zeno from the comments of the below article
Meow! :D
Then brace yourself for visits from the Vatican's crack squad of ninja nuns.
--Zeno from the comments of the below article
Meow! :D
Webster Cook is my new hero
This is exactly why I do not and will never subscribe to any organized religion.
Are you fucking kidding me?!?!? A HATE CRIME?? Do you idiots even know the definition of hate crime?
From Wikipedia: Hate crimes (also known as bias motivated crimes) occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, or political affiliation.
Who exactly is the victim here? The cracker? Jesus? I mean after all they are stating that since the cracker was blessed, then it actually is the body of Christ right? So, Mr. Cook is perpetrating a hate crime against Jesus?
Give me a break people.
One spokeswoman for the loony Catholics stated that this is "really complete sacrilege". Really? Sacrilege? Maybe Webster was just trying to protect Jesus. I mean, wouldn't it be more sacrilegious to chew up, digest with stomach acid, and then shit out Jesus' body than to hold it in your mouth and take it home to keep safe?
For doing your part to showcase the stupidity of religion, Webster Cook, you are TODAY'S HERO!
Meow!
Are you fucking kidding me?!?!? A HATE CRIME?? Do you idiots even know the definition of hate crime?
From Wikipedia: Hate crimes (also known as bias motivated crimes) occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, or political affiliation.
Who exactly is the victim here? The cracker? Jesus? I mean after all they are stating that since the cracker was blessed, then it actually is the body of Christ right? So, Mr. Cook is perpetrating a hate crime against Jesus?
Give me a break people.
One spokeswoman for the loony Catholics stated that this is "really complete sacrilege". Really? Sacrilege? Maybe Webster was just trying to protect Jesus. I mean, wouldn't it be more sacrilegious to chew up, digest with stomach acid, and then shit out Jesus' body than to hold it in your mouth and take it home to keep safe?
For doing your part to showcase the stupidity of religion, Webster Cook, you are TODAY'S HERO!
Meow!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Spoken ha-has
So, I've decided to start a new section dedicated to quotes that made me laugh. It doesn't matter who said it (or wrote it), if it made me laugh, I'm-a puttin it on here so hopefully someone, someday, will read my blog and it will make them laugh too.
So... (drum roll)... here... we... go....
I would do the math on that to prove how ridiculous it is, but I don’t think that that’s what math is used for anyway.
---Dan at Redacted
Meow! :)
So... (drum roll)... here... we... go....
I would do the math on that to prove how ridiculous it is, but I don’t think that that’s what math is used for anyway.
---Dan at Redacted
Meow! :)
"Yes, it's the moon. Over."
Finally, proof UFOs exist that we can ALL see!
This has to be a joke right? I mean I know people are dumb and all, but SERIOUSLY?!?!?
And those Brits always say how stupid the Americans are!!!
Meow?
This has to be a joke right? I mean I know people are dumb and all, but SERIOUSLY?!?!?
And those Brits always say how stupid the Americans are!!!
Meow?
Monday, June 23, 2008
A pick-me-up...
For anyone who - like me - is having a shitty Monday...
Here's a little bit of yummyness (okay a lot of yummyness) to brighten your day...
Ooooooh! He just makes everything better!!!
ME-OW!
Here's a little bit of yummyness (okay a lot of yummyness) to brighten your day...
Ooooooh! He just makes everything better!!!
ME-OW!
Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, CockSucker, MotherFucker, and Tits
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Friday, June 20, 2008
Thought for the day...
The problem with this planet is too many people more concerned about being right than about doing right.
-- Badtux the Misanthropic Penguin
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Meow!
-- Badtux the Misanthropic Penguin
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Meow!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
A little kindness goes a long way
Every time I start to truly lose all faith in humanity (and living in Los Angeles, it is VERY easy to believe that everyone has turned into greedy, selfish, narcissistic SOBs) something small but wonderful always happens to remind me that there are decent people left in this world. Yesterday I saw the most moving example...
I was watching Jeopardy last night - it was a repeat as all Saturday shows are. I love this show because with all of the drivel on television nowadays, this is one of the few intelligent shows that has survived amidst the sea of stupidity. Plus it's a total ego boost to get the questions right before the contestants do. :)
So, we get down to Final Jeopardy and the category is 1930's Women. Now the reigning champion, Scott, has $13,400 while the other two contestants, Jamey and Anders, each have $8000. And here's what happened...
I couldn't believe it. I had to rewind to make sure I saw it right. This guy who knew that his other competitors would go all in bet just enough to TIE?? He easily could have bet the extra $1 like so many people do to make sure he was the only winner. But instead he made this amazing gesture and let the other two be Champions for the day as well.
I didn't get to see the rematch until I found the clip on YouTube (so I didn't know about the conversation during the commercial), but I still think what Scott did was remarkable. I don't think it matters why he did it... just that he did.
And to answer the question of did he do the right thing - YES HE DID! Sure, he lost the next game, but he got the final question wrong. He might have lost even against new opponents if one of them was correct and he wasn't. And this way the generosity that he showed can serve as an inspiration to those of us who might need it.
Way to go Scott Weiss!! I sincerely hope this comes back to you three fold and you have great karma for a long time. Thank you for reminding me that there are people who do not solely think of themselves.
Meow!
I was watching Jeopardy last night - it was a repeat as all Saturday shows are. I love this show because with all of the drivel on television nowadays, this is one of the few intelligent shows that has survived amidst the sea of stupidity. Plus it's a total ego boost to get the questions right before the contestants do. :)
So, we get down to Final Jeopardy and the category is 1930's Women. Now the reigning champion, Scott, has $13,400 while the other two contestants, Jamey and Anders, each have $8000. And here's what happened...
I couldn't believe it. I had to rewind to make sure I saw it right. This guy who knew that his other competitors would go all in bet just enough to TIE?? He easily could have bet the extra $1 like so many people do to make sure he was the only winner. But instead he made this amazing gesture and let the other two be Champions for the day as well.
I didn't get to see the rematch until I found the clip on YouTube (so I didn't know about the conversation during the commercial), but I still think what Scott did was remarkable. I don't think it matters why he did it... just that he did.
And to answer the question of did he do the right thing - YES HE DID! Sure, he lost the next game, but he got the final question wrong. He might have lost even against new opponents if one of them was correct and he wasn't. And this way the generosity that he showed can serve as an inspiration to those of us who might need it.
Way to go Scott Weiss!! I sincerely hope this comes back to you three fold and you have great karma for a long time. Thank you for reminding me that there are people who do not solely think of themselves.
Meow!
Monday, May 19, 2008
New to you
Somehow, as I sit here trying to compose my very first blog post ever {*GASP* really?!? First ever?? Hello! Could you be any more behind the times??} I kind of feel like I'm in some strange virtual AA meeting or something...
Hello. My name is Kat and I've never blogged before...
I have a multitude of reasons I have decided to start blogging. One of the main ones being that I have always been the go-to-girl when it comes to technology related questions. Now, I am the first to admit I'm no tech-geek, but I have always been the one my friends and acquaintances come to for help when they don't understand something new fangled (as one neighbor likes to put it). Hell, when I was six I would go around and reset everyone's VCR clocks on my block after a power outage.
But lately, I've been feeling more and more out of touch. I'm sure part of this stems from the fact that I had my 30th birthday last month - the big milestones ALWAYS help you to realize just how fast the clock is ticking. I've just noticed recently that more and more as I'm reading various Google News articles or the few blogs out there that I really enjoy reading on a constant basis, there are terms flying all about that I have no clue what it means... widget? RSS?? Trackback???
Oh no - I so need to get with it.
And so we come to today, my new blog, and my first post. Kind of like this...
Anyways, I welcome any feedback, tips, tricks, hints, constructive criticism, advice, opinions, theories, hunches, or any other communique you feel like leaving. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, so any help is welcome and greatly appreciated.
Meow!
Hello. My name is Kat and I've never blogged before...
I have a multitude of reasons I have decided to start blogging. One of the main ones being that I have always been the go-to-girl when it comes to technology related questions. Now, I am the first to admit I'm no tech-geek, but I have always been the one my friends and acquaintances come to for help when they don't understand something new fangled (as one neighbor likes to put it). Hell, when I was six I would go around and reset everyone's VCR clocks on my block after a power outage.
But lately, I've been feeling more and more out of touch. I'm sure part of this stems from the fact that I had my 30th birthday last month - the big milestones ALWAYS help you to realize just how fast the clock is ticking. I've just noticed recently that more and more as I'm reading various Google News articles or the few blogs out there that I really enjoy reading on a constant basis, there are terms flying all about that I have no clue what it means... widget? RSS?? Trackback???
Oh no - I so need to get with it.
And so we come to today, my new blog, and my first post. Kind of like this...
Anyways, I welcome any feedback, tips, tricks, hints, constructive criticism, advice, opinions, theories, hunches, or any other communique you feel like leaving. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, so any help is welcome and greatly appreciated.
Meow!
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