Answerbag: debtahals wears a curiosity COAT's answers

Answer to How often do you check AB each day and for how long?

Sun, 03 May 2009 16:40:08 -0700

How often do you check AB each day and for how long?

Every day. :)

Answer to Have you ever visited your state, province or country's capital city? What did you think of it?

Sun, 03 May 2009 10:14:29 -0700

Have you ever visited your state, province or country's capital city? What did you think of it?

I've driven "around" my state capital many, many times and still haven't driven "into" it to explore. I understand it's actually quite nice. (Sacramento, CA) I've been to the U.S. Capital - Washington, D.C. - many times and can't say enough good...

Answer to What do u think of the musical RENT?

Sun, 03 May 2009 10:05:45 -0700

What do u think of the musical RENT?

I enjoyed it. Several interesting characters - and life situations. The plot moves along as the characters meet and interact. But it's a musical afterall .. and I think the music and lyrics help vs detract from .. the storytelling. That opening number is powerful and sticks with...

Answer to Name something that just Hangs...?

Sun, 03 May 2009 09:56:23 -0700

Name something that just Hangs...?

dog look As in .... a hang dog look Ok, ok .. more traditional answers might be: -- paintings hanging on the wall -- plants hanging outside on my patio -- clothing that hangs when the person is one size and the clothing is one or two or three sizes bigger Or how about this: -- the...

Answer to Where does the questions that you ask here on AB come from?

Sun, 03 May 2009 09:37:29 -0700

Where does the questions that you ask here on AB come from?

The "spark" could be anything .. just as with any sort of creative activity or writing. Sometimes it's thinking about a particular category. Sometimes it just "comes to mind" as I'm staring out the window watching the squirrels in the back yard. Soemtimes...

Answer to Sound of Music, or Wizard of Oz?

Sun, 03 May 2009 09:04:05 -0700

Sound of Music, or Wizard of Oz?

This is like the tv networks who decide to choose the two or three BEST PROGRAMS overall then schedule them all to play against each other on the same night! :) Meaning .. you've selected two excellent films, of course. Ok .. how about Dorothy singing "The Hills are Alive...

Answer to Who said "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"?

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:12:14 -0700

Who said "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"?

Leo Tolstoy in "Anna Karenina" http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/27719.html

Answer to What is a good state to live in?

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:40:59 -0700

What is a good state to live in?

A state of grace? A state of equilibrium? A good state of mind?

Answer to What is your opinion of people who carelessly throw litter, chewing gum and cigarettes onto the streets and also out of cars?

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:32:15 -0700

What is your opinion of people who carelessly throw litter, chewing gum and cigarettes onto the streets and also out of cars?

Well .. you've already loaded the appropriate word into your question: careless. But I'd go further. It's disrespectful and irresponsible. Disrespectful of both Mother Earth / the planet .. and of all the other humans they're "co-habiting" with. Irresponsible...

Answer to Do you like the sound of rain on your roof?

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:09:56 -0700

Do you like the sound of rain on your roof?

Absolutely. Some sounds - like this example - have the ability to bypass our conscious thought - and take us to wonderfully centering places.

Answer to Is your signature illegible?

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:13:55 -0700

Is your signature illegible?

No .. it's pretty clear, I think. Must be all the handwriting practice we had to do in grade school.

Answer to Who are some writers that have a really distinct style?

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:12:06 -0700

Who are some writers that have a really distinct style?

Virginia Woolf

Answer to Who else thinks it's annoying when people actually write 'w/' instead of 'with' on a school paper? Can't they just take the time to write three extra letters?

Sat, 02 May 2009 21:11:02 -0700

Who else thinks it's annoying when people actually write 'w/' instead of 'with' on a school paper? Can't they just take the time to write three extra letters?

I don't think it's annoying. I think it misses the mark altogether. Shorthand, abbreviations, w/ and such markings all work well when we're taking notes for our own private use. Could be as we listen to a lecture or as we read reference manuscripts or materials. But you said...

Answer to Are you a good hummer? Is it better than your singing?

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:57:33 -0700

Are you a good hummer? Is it better than your singing?

Probably .. but would it be awful to add that I'd actually prefer to whistle? lol

Answer to Did anyone read/tell you bedtime stories when you were a child?

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:28:58 -0700

Did anyone read/tell you bedtime stories when you were a child?

Yes .. mostly my mother, but sometimes my father did too. I remember best ... "The Little Engine That Could". In fact, I think that played into the way I approach life even now. No matter how hard things get .. no matter the odds .. you just have to believe in yourself .. keep...

Answer to Who are some ficticious or real characters who were known to wear a mask?

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:02:33 -0700

Who are some ficticious or real characters who were known to wear a mask?

Known to wear a mask: -- Spider Man -- Batman -- Green Lantern -- Ms Marvel -- The Lone Ranger -- The Phantom of the Opera

Answer to First thing that comes to mind when i say BRUTE...?

Sat, 02 May 2009 18:55:19 -0700

First thing that comes to mind when i say BRUTE...?

BRUTE: -- force -- the other Brut - as in Faberge -- I was thinking of a neanderthal type male .. a bully .. and thought of that guy (villian) that was a character in the Popeye universe. So off to Google I went and found that big old guy was BLUTO! So much for the state of my memory cells:...

Answer to If we were to meet at a coffee shop for a date and i said i didnt like coffee and ordered a hot chocolate instead would that change your opinion about me? why or why not!

Sat, 02 May 2009 18:36:59 -0700

If we were to meet at a coffee shop for a date and i said i didnt like coffee and ordered a hot chocolate instead would that change your opinion about me? why or why not!

Nope, sure wouldn't .. if you mean .. for the worse, or something. The date was to be at a coffee shop. So I'd expect that you might order any number of things to drink ... coffee, tea, hot chocolate .. or any number of cold items they might have on their chalk board as well. So...

Answer to The state of Connecticut will raise the tax on cigarettes 51 cents, total tax on a pack of cigarettes will be $2.01. Some people argue that this is a tax on the poor, since the majority of smokers earn less money than non-smokers. What are your thoughts?

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:10:55 -0700

The state of Connecticut will raise the tax on cigarettes 51 cents, total tax on a pack of cigarettes will be $2.01. Some people argue that this is a tax on the poor, since the majority of smokers earn less money than non-smokers. What are your thoughts?

Well .. it's almost two years later from when you asked this and the taxing of cigarettes has continued to rise .. more and more and more and more. I'm not so sure it'a a case of "the poor". And while we're all certainly aware of the health risks and the costs...

Answer to Was your high school senior prom held in the school or at a hotel?

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:03:25 -0700

Was your high school senior prom held in the school or at a hotel?

That was a pretty interesting news article, Ed. My high school prom was in the high school gym. We didn't see it as "cutting back" or saving money in tough financial times. It simply "was" .. and that's where we held it .. and that was that! And...

Answer to Why do TV series usually start with the episode 'PILOT'?

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:33:16 -0700

Why do TV series usually start with the episode 'PILOT'?

Here's a working defintion of "pilot episode" in the context of television: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilot_Episode I like the idea of seeing a pilot as a precursor .. or a prototype. Was interesting to read that only a little over 25% of all tv pilots made move on...

Answer to Say I used images from the Internet to vector over for my Graphic novel. That shouldn't be illegal, right? Say I take the body of a naked blond and vector over her to look like a naked brunet - that shouldn't be illegal, right?

Sat, 02 May 2009 11:52:24 -0700

Say I used images from the Internet to vector over for my Graphic novel. That shouldn't be illegal, right? Say I take the body of a naked blond and vector over her to look like a naked brunet - that shouldn't be illegal, right?

Doesn't really matter what the subject matter of the images is. 1) "used images" .. Meaning you searched for .. found .. copied .. then made derivitive works from .. images online .. created by someone other than you. (ie not your own work or property). 2) "from the...

Answer to Which is more bothersome to you...having someone take credit for something you created or being given credit for something you don't deserve?

Sat, 02 May 2009 11:10:17 -0700

Which is more bothersome to you...having someone take credit for something you created or being given credit for something you don't deserve?

Very interesting question, Rosie. :) Being given credit for something I don't deserve seems like an easy one for me. All I have to do is immediately correct the misunderstanding .. let them know how "is" deserving if I know .. or suggest they check further if I don't....

Answer to Do you get Junior Mints when you go to the movies?

Sat, 02 May 2009 10:55:52 -0700

Do you get Junior Mints when you go to the movies?

Used to be my absolute favorite. Now, I'd rather buy my own and sneak them in vs pay five billion dollars for the box. LOL I'll buy popcorn there though, so the theater owners still make out. :) The taste of those .. mixed with popcorn? WHOA. Excellent. And like many...

Answer to I subscribe to life long learning. What do you think?

Sat, 02 May 2009 10:42:07 -0700

I subscribe to life long learning. What do you think?

I think it's what makes the world go around. Formal ways to do that in lots of directions from many sources. Informal ways to do it. But do it, we must .. if we are to say "yes" to life .. every day .. Interested .. learning .. growing .. changing .. I think: YES...

Answer to I just clicked on a question with TEN answers and got the "No one has asnswered this question yet." That is my largest number so far. Anyone else have one with more answers?

Fri, 01 May 2009 18:45:18 -0700

I just clicked on a question with TEN answers and got the "No one has asnswered this question yet." That is my largest number so far. Anyone else have one with more answers?

I've seen over to page 2 of answers .. and yet .. no one there. Have experimented with different ways of getting to them, but it's just plain erratic. Else why sometimes there and sometimes not? Seems it would be better if just not there across the board from a "how to fix...

Answer to Do you believe there is a Supreme Bean?

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:29:59 -0700

Do you believe there is a Supreme Bean?

Seems every time I turn around, another one is sprouting up. :)

Answer to My very good friend Lion Heart is now maestro, would anyone be kind enough to help me to congratulate him?

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:37:22 -0700

My very good friend Lion Heart is now maestro, would anyone be kind enough to help me to congratulate him?

It's MAESTRO party time ... for Lion Heart? Ok .. by all means ... Congratulations in order. Enjoy your celebration ... and dance a happy dance. :) (nice of you to host this, moonchild)

Answer to Do they put those little labels that flip up on blouses just to annoy you ladies yo?...;)

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:23:53 -0700

Do they put those little labels that flip up on blouses just to annoy you ladies yo?...;)

Hmmmmm .. -- annoy us -- drive us crazy -- give us a way to make a mark in the world as we head out into public with our label sticking straight up at the back of our necks. The one we find AFTER WE GET HOME, mind you. :):)

Answer to Babies are not born with hatred. They are not born with religious beliefs (all babies are atheists, no matter how much water you splash on them) and they haven't a clue about things like racism or misogyny or homophobia. They must be taught, right?

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:21:27 -0700

Babies are not born with hatred. They are not born with religious beliefs (all babies are atheists, no matter how much water you splash on them) and they haven't a clue about things like racism or misogyny or homophobia. They must be taught, right?

Yes .. they must be taught ...

Answer to Are the license plate numbers and house numbers in the movies real? How do they come up with them? Sometimes I wonder if they have a humorous meaning behind them. What do you think?

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:58:05 -0700

Are the license plate numbers and house numbers in the movies real? How do they come up with them? Sometimes I wonder if they have a humorous meaning behind them. What do you think?

I don't know about reality or even humorous meanings. But I do know there are often "insider jokes" in many of the props used in films and tv series. This is just one reason of many that I enjoy the extras often created and included on DVD versions of programs. If they...

Answer to Do you reveal your insides through emotions or self-mutilation?

Fri, 01 May 2009 12:25:48 -0700

Do you reveal your insides through emotions or self-mutilation?

Some I don't reveal. Those I do ... I choose who I reveal to ... and how. No, self-mutilation isn't one of the ways on my list. Feeling emotions. Using my brain. Searching my soul. Conversations. Writing / journaling. Art. Music. Dance. Inner thoughts and...

Answer to What Saturday Night Live comedian introduced Sniglets in his act in the 1980s?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:50:41 -0700

What Saturday Night Live comedian introduced Sniglets in his act in the 1980s?

Had to look this one up. Found this .. Rich Hall - comedian This article even has a list of SNIGLET examples. :) http://www.theacorn.com/News/2004/0722/Columns/032.html

Answer to Which 1990's fad did you participate in: Pokemon cards, Tamagotchi or Beanie Babies?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:46:41 -0700

Which 1990's fad did you participate in: Pokemon cards, Tamagotchi or Beanie Babies?

Bought Pokemon cards for one of my nephews. Yes on Beanie Babies. In fact, I still have one that looks exactly like the tan cocker spaniel I had when I was a kid ... long floppy ears and all.

Answer to Would you at least check in to say hi every now and then?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:38:56 -0700

Would you at least check in to say hi every now and then?

At least? Naw .. I'd do that and more .. just because! No need for obligation. It's a pleasure. I do know the feeling of "is anyone out there" though. Happens now and again. Have no fear. A click of the mouse away here. :)

Answer to What hobbies are popular with adults and children?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:34:56 -0700

What hobbies are popular with adults and children?

-- collecting (all KINDS of things) -- gardening -- photography -- crafts (textiles, woodworking, scrapbooking, etc) -- art (painting, drawing, etc) -- singing -- playing an instrument -- that wonderful thing I've learned about: geocaching

Answer to How is my sister's husband's niece related to me?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:27:54 -0700

How is my sister's husband's niece related to me?

By blood? Not at all. By marriage? Hmmmm .. well .. the person is the child of your BIL's sibling (brother or sister). You and he are of the same generation. She might indeed just shorten the whole thing and call you "aunt" and you call her "niece" .. but those...

Answer to Where would you put Wicca or druid books in a public library setting?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:29:50 -0700

Where would you put Wicca or druid books in a public library setting?

Religion is the 200s block in the Dewey Decimal System, used in libraries to organize books. I believe Wiccan books would go in the 290s .. for "other regilions".

Answer to Would you please help me wish Sweet and Kind Logybren, a Happy AB Anniversary?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:33:37 -0700

Would you please help me wish Sweet and Kind Logybren, a Happy AB Anniversary?

Ooooooooh yes!!! Happy Anniversary, Loggy. As you know .. always a pleasure. :) You've brightened the day of an awful lot of people around here. An honor to come by and tip my hat to you. :) (thanks for the heads up, Spicy)

Answer to Name something that has Keys...?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:17:05 -0700

Name something that has Keys...?

Something that has Keys: -- locks -- a map -- a diary or diary box -- car, truck, van .... ie vehicle -- doors -- piano or organ or accordian

Answer to Who is the guy that protrays "Jack" from the Jack In The Box commercials?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:01:32 -0700

Who is the guy that protrays "Jack" from the Jack In The Box commercials?

Here's one of the voice actors for Jack in the Box commercials: http://voicechasers.com/database/showactor.php?actorid=1000 I'm very impressed by his long list of credits here!

Answer to Will you be watching Jay Leno when his show begins to start at the new 10pm hour?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:30:56 -0700

Will you be watching Jay Leno when his show begins to start at the new 10pm hour?

No. In fact, I don't get it. What if .. when Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show .. we had seen Johnny Carson come on an hour before? Hmmmmmmmm ... It's weird. And in some ways, not fair to the "new" Tonight Show, even though I'm not at all looking forward to...

Answer to Who was your favorite Gilligan's Island character?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:18:42 -0700

Who was your favorite Gilligan's Island character?

The Professor But the dynamics of the entire series wouldn't have worked if there had been just that character. We needed the ensemble cast with all their outrageous stereotypes to give us the humor .. and the pure fun. Just look how many times "Ginger or Mary Ann" has been...

Answer to What is one of your favorite musicals from the 60's?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:51:24 -0700

What is one of your favorite musicals from the 60's?

The 1960s was a great decade for musical theater. Can't name just one. Here are three of my favorites: -- Camelot -- Man of La Mancha -- Funny Girl

Answer to You're so excited! You've just gotten some wonderful news and you want to share it! You do and the person with whom you share it sloughs it off, makes it seem small and insignificant. Why would anyone do that?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:45:49 -0700

You're so excited! You've just gotten some wonderful news and you want to share it! You do and the person with whom you share it sloughs it off, makes it seem small and insignificant. Why would anyone do that?

I see several folks have already been by and talked of jealousy. Yes, that can certainly be one reason. However, I think there's also another kind of person who is just .. um .. for lack of better way of saying it .. "full of themselves". That is, no matter what your news is...

Answer to Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:25:30 -0700

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

St Augustine. Here's a nice list of all the Archbishops of Canterbury .. listed in a timeline .. from St Augustine in 597 all the way through Rowan Williams (2002), the 104th Archbishop. http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/England-History/ArchbishopsofCanterbury.htm

Answer to US Gov't is dropping the 'swine flu' name, using H1N1 virus instead. An Orthodox Jewish sect suggested renaming it "Mexican flu," saying that the reference to pigs is offensive to Muslim and Jewish sensitivities over pork. What would YOU name it?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:35:25 -0700

US Gov't is dropping the 'swine flu' name, using H1N1 virus instead. An Orthodox Jewish sect suggested renaming it "Mexican flu," saying that the reference to pigs is offensive to Muslim and Jewish sensitivities over pork. What would YOU name it?

Ack!! Seems to me any time and energy we spend on this ought to be NOT messing with names and name calling and veiled prejudices. I'd keep it pretty darn simple. Go with the science. What are we learning - and what are we calling it? Great. Go with that. In this case? H1N1.

Answer to Is there a vegetable you eat without peeling the skin off first?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:15:44 -0700

Is there a vegetable you eat without peeling the skin off first?

Lots of them! Tomato Potato Carrots Cucumbers Zucchini (sp) Yellow Summer Squash Green Beans Peas N/a for things like cabbage, brussel sprouts, lettuce, brocolli, etc. And while I'm here .... three cheers for our veggies! LOL

Answer to Can you name something that people "raise"?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:17:07 -0700

Can you name something that people "raise"?

Raise children Raise a window Raise the flag

Answer to Do you remember when we used Blackboard/Chalkboards in school? With the chalk and the black erasers?

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:11:16 -0700

Do you remember when we used Blackboard/Chalkboards in school? With the chalk and the black erasers?

Sure do. Also remember how they had to be CLEANED at the end of each day with wet sponges. Looked all shiny black .. when wet. All set to go for the following morning and start of another day. Sometimes it was punishment (stay after school and clean the boards) .. and sometimes it was...

Answer to Whatever happened to the art of good conversation?

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:50:54 -0700

Whatever happened to the art of good conversation?

It exists .. here and there. But these days, seems you have to hunt for it. Something I value highly, btw. :)

Answer to Do you think we give more points to people whose avatar we like more

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:06:15 -0700

Do you think we give more points to people whose avatar we like more

Hmmmmm ... I notice avatars mostly when I'm scanning down a page and I recognize those of friends. So might lead me to interesting topics. (or to them if I want to say hi) ---- Or, I notice avatars now and again of so-far strangers I've not interacted with that are interesting. (a...

Answer to Do you tend to be a scairdy cat or are you intrepid?

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:59:21 -0700

Do you tend to be a scairdy cat or are you intrepid?

As with all "deep thoughts" sorts of questions, can take this in any number of ways. I'll go this way: I think it's important and even essential to our growth and well-being to "risk". Carry on. Yes, we may be scared. Sometimes, that's a perfectly...

Answer to Do you look forward to quiet times when you can think things through or do you avoid such times believing that such activity is a waste of time?

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:53:41 -0700

Do you look forward to quiet times when you can think things through or do you avoid such times believing that such activity is a waste of time?

Absolutely. Essential part of living. Else, we just scatter along and "spend time" vs "live life".

Answer to Which first lady do you think has done more for America? I pick Elenor Roosevelt.

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:17:50 -0700

Which first lady do you think has done more for America? I pick Elenor Roosevelt.

Sorry ... have more than one in mind. Two jump out at me: -- Abigail Adams -- Eleanor Roosevelt Too soon to say re: some of the more recent First Ladies .. from say Jackie Kennedy to now. Let's give it another 25 years or so then see. Have to confess ignorance on many of the First...

Answer to Do you go shopping for new clothes before you go on a vacation?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:01:05 -0700

Do you go shopping for new clothes before you go on a vacation?

Well, to be honest, yes. If it's a vacation that's going off to be with family .. where really it wouldn't matter at all about the clothes .. I still wind up getting something or other. Just means I take a closer look at what I'm wearing and "own up" that maybe...

Answer to Are you enrolled to vote?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:34:28 -0700

Are you enrolled to vote?

Oh yes. I don't take the fact that we can vote for granted. So yes, registered to vote and have done .. on local, state and national issues, measures, propositions and of course .. many running for public office. If it's a year when it's more difficult getting to the polls,...

Answer to What is your favourite TV show set in a Hospital?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:37:47 -0700

What is your favourite TV show set in a Hospital?

-- the earlier years of "ER" -- "Gray's Anatomy" -- And if I go "vintage tv"? Bring on Richard Chamberlain and "Dr Kildare"! :)

Answer to What would we watch if all reality t.v was banned?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:56:35 -0700

What would we watch if all reality t.v was banned?

I saw this question and was all ready to talk of all the other content we find on television. Look at the wonderful nature, science, history and more documentary and educational programming. Look at all the films. Look at any number of genres of fictional programs .. drama, comedy,...

Answer to Can you name a flower that can also be a person's name?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:34:48 -0700

Can you name a flower that can also be a person's name?

-- Flora -- Daisy -- Dahlia

Answer to Is there a way to vote people off AB? (This is mostly a facetious question, but I would appreciate answers.)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:46:20 -0700

Is there a way to vote people off AB? (This is mostly a facetious question, but I would appreciate answers.)

No. I wouldn't want that to be the case, either. Can you imagine the chaos (not to mention unfairness quotient) if the priviledge of using a public website were dependent on what amounts to a popularity contest? Or worse, some sort of "ganging up" on perceived...

Answer to Is there one particular AB user's questions you look for every morning before you answer other questions? or is there one particular category you go to first?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:29:59 -0700

Is there one particular AB user's questions you look for every morning before you answer other questions? or is there one particular category you go to first?

(long answer) I've got a bunch of things I do: First thing is usually: -- read then respond to anything that came in overnight. Answers, comments, etc. My thinking there is if I start asking or answering or commenting, then it's going to generate more coming in. I don't...

Answer to Do you consider an oral agreement followed by a handshake a binding contract?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:14:26 -0700

Do you consider an oral agreement followed by a handshake a binding contract?

Speaking in terms of ethics? Yes, absolutely. And of course, should be entered into only with others who have the same "code". But if we're speaking of legalities and courts and people in general? Then .. no ... in a society with gazillions of people and gazillions of...

Answer to I have about 500 DVDs, who can i donate them to?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:01:23 -0700

I have about 500 DVDs, who can i donate them to?

Brainstorming on where to donate 500 DVDs: -- local public library (anyone can borrow them for free) -- one or more Senior Centers or Battered Women's Shelters (where there may also be kids) or Independent Living Centers (people with disabilities) or some to each!!! -- Goodwill or...

Answer to What are some animals that are considered to be intelligent?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:44:48 -0700

What are some animals that are considered to be intelligent?

dolphins chimpanzees, gorillas, well let's just say primates dogs whales? homo sapiens?

Answer to How many cans/bottles of pop do you have in your house right now?

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:34:50 -0700

How many cans/bottles of pop do you have in your house right now?

No pop, but have some soda! LOL!! Ok, ok .. sorry .. I'll answer your question. I see 1 bottle of Pepsi - something I used to drink in cans DAILY - but now have a small bottle maybe twice a month. (How things CHANGE.) I see half a dozen cans of 7-up. And a couple dozen bottles...

Answer to Whats the difference between memoirs and autobiographys?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:24:24 -0700

Whats the difference between memoirs and autobiographys?

Memoirs and Autobiographies are similar in that they are both about our own life. Autobiographies tend to be sequential .. telling the story of our life .. from birth to current times. They are chronological. You expect to hear about childhood times .. right on up. Memoirs are more of a...

Answer to Have you ever purchased prescription drugs from a website?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:55:58 -0700

Have you ever purchased prescription drugs from a website?

No. Have to say .. the idea rather scares me.

Answer to Color Test! Can you get it right the first time? See the link for the test.

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:38:22 -0700

Color Test! Can you get it right the first time? See the link for the test.

Errrrrrr ... Went through the 8 screens. Resulting screen said: << Your score = 0 %. That was a truly shameful performance. The old Left/Right Brain Struggle >> Then it invites me to try again. LOL

Answer to What interesting fact can you tell me about today in history - 04/26?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:31:18 -0700

What interesting fact can you tell me about today in history - 04/26?

Today in History April 26th CNET has a video telling of three tech disasters that happened on April 26th ... in 1986, 1962 and 1994. Short video here: http://cnettv.cnet.com/today-tech-history-april-26-2008/9742-1_53-50001957.html Normally I wouldn't share a birth or death of...

Answer to How many crossroads are there in our lives? This is my third one and I'm just wondering! :)

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:12:40 -0700

How many crossroads are there in our lives? This is my third one and I'm just wondering! :)

In some ways .. we human beings face a crossword every single moment of every single day .. when we choose to "be here" .. alive and alert and making choices .. all the while we're on the planet. We say "yes" or "no" to life .. and to positive or negative...

Answer to What can you tell me about Mark Twain?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:37:32 -0700

What can you tell me about Mark Twain?

Many of us know of Mark Twain's real name and his writing career (books, stories, newspaper). But how about this: << Mark Twain was a lifelong creator and keeper of scrapbooks. >> Source: http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/scrapbook/index.html Some WONDERFUL material there...

Answer to A hug can make people feel many different ways. (They make me smile, I love them) How does a hug make you feel?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:33:28 -0700

A hug can make people feel many different ways. (They make me smile, I love them) How does a hug make you feel?

Hugs make the world go round. They are emotional currency that we can spend freely.

Answer to Have you ever talked someone into dying their hair? Has anyone ever talked you into dying yours?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:31:24 -0700

Have you ever talked someone into dying their hair? Has anyone ever talked you into dying yours?

No - haven't talked anyone into dying their hair. That's WAY too risky! LOL No - no one has talked me into doing it although I did think about having a dab of "highlight" color. Didn't do it and now don't want to. So guess it'll just age along with me....

Answer to Does it seem like people "specializing" in questioning or answering here? No offense. Am just curious.

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:25:03 -0700

Does it seem like people "specializing" in questioning or answering here? No offense. Am just curious.

All kinds of "AB styles" from what I can see. Asking, answering, both .. how much of each .. and number/type of comments One category or a slew of them Amount of time spent per day or week on AB Kinds of Q/A/Comments - not by category, but by other factors such as:...

Answer to The fan fictions I read haven't been updating lately. I can't live without my fan fictions! What are some good ways to occupy me while I wait for them to update?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:37:30 -0700

The fan fictions I read haven't been updating lately. I can't live without my fan fictions! What are some good ways to occupy me while I wait for them to update?

Maybe discover some other fan fiction out there? TONS of it .. (links to ... for lots of different genres) here: http://www.fanfiction.net

Answer to Name 3 books you have read and really enjoyed. I am looking for something new to read!

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:35:34 -0700

Name 3 books you have read and really enjoyed. I am looking for something new to read!

Not in any particular order - and jumping around in genre: -- "Arrows of the Queen" by Mercedes Lackey (science fantasy & to get started on her Valdemar books) -- "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran -- "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon -- Try David...

Answer to What are the most popular (as in the ones that an non-comics book fan would know) DC and Marvel heroes?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:37:42 -0700

What are the most popular (as in the ones that an non-comics book fan would know) DC and Marvel heroes?

Some well known DC superheroes: -- Superman -- Batman -- Wonder Woman -- The Flash -- Green Lantern Some well known Marvel superheroes: -- Spider Man -- X Men -- Incredible Hulk -- Iron Man

Answer to Are you into Orinthology? Whats your favorite species?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:23:52 -0700

Are you into Orinthology? Whats your favorite species?

Sure. One of my favorites: hummingbirds.

Answer to Should the US Post Office issue Simpsons stamps?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:19:29 -0700

Should the US Post Office issue Simpsons stamps?

Sure. We've seen tributes to Hollywood actors/actresses. We've seen tributes to musical artists. We've seen tributes to comic book superheroes. Why not an animated tv family that's had a very long run? It's not either serious history and commemoratives OR...

Answer to What item(s) do you save (just in case) and have no other real reason to?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:49:39 -0700

What item(s) do you save (just in case) and have no other real reason to?

Excellent question. And way too many things around here to even begin. The question: am I a collector or a packrat? (Answer: both and that doesn't help. lol) Another question: if I haven't FOUND that "just in case" reason for things in those boxes in that part of...

Answer to Bea Arthur died today, April 25, 2009. Did you prefer her as Dorothy Zbornak or Maude Finley?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:25:54 -0700

Bea Arthur died today, April 25, 2009. Did you prefer her as Dorothy Zbornak or Maude Finley?

Dorothy in Golden Girls. Was sad to hear this. I just posted a You Tube video recently with the tribute to Golden Girls (for pop culture award) at last year's 2008 TV Land Awards. Gotta give "Maude" a little credit though. She helped us back in those "women's...

Answer to Are you old enough to remember the Marlboro Man...the coolest cowboy ever?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:16:13 -0700

Are you old enough to remember the Marlboro Man...the coolest cowboy ever?

Oh yes. I'll add that I own a red and white rectangular tin sign with The Marlboro Man on it. Like it too. :)

Answer to I just received a gift card instead of a rebate check I was expecting. Is this a new practice? Would you prefer a rebate check or a rebate gift card?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:31:59 -0700

I just received a gift card instead of a rebate check I was expecting. Is this a new practice? Would you prefer a rebate check or a rebate gift card?

I didn't know they were doing that, but it makes sense. Not for us .. but for the store. With the card, they know we'll have to spend it with THEM vs the check that we could cash and use anywhere we like. Someone already commented that often we don't use the whole gift card...

Answer to Hey everyone today is Galeanda's second AB Anniversary ! Congrates on a great accomplishment.:)

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:42:44 -0700

Hey everyone today is Galeanda's second AB Anniversary ! Congrates on a great accomplishment.:)

Aaaahhhh ... a nice day for you, Galeanda and for AB as well!! You just keep giving and giving and giving ... just because. In your honor .. some of "the spirit" of things .. courtesy of Bing Crosby and Bette Midler .. sung back in 1977: (with my hugs and congrats!)

Answer to What is up with all the red hats?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:30:08 -0700

What is up with all the red hats?

Yeah .. isn't it FUN??? Always makes me smile when I see a group of "older" women out and about .. sitting there in their flashy and happy clothing. Unabashedly uplifting and positive.

Answer to What comes to mind when I say maxed/maximum?

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:07:17 -0700

What comes to mind when I say maxed/maximum?

Maxed/maximum: -- credit cards .. "maxed out" (uh oh!! lol) -- maximum pleasure -- maximum leg room (yeah, right .. must not be talking about many of the airplanes I've been in!) -- maximum experience -- maxed out can also be about us .. when we're "maxed...

Answer to What is the name of the cat that has your tongue? (Humor welcome)

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:01:25 -0700

What is the name of the cat that has your tongue? (Humor welcome)

Mr Cat Who Holds Tongues ... Lives just down the lane. :)

Answer to What types of animal are pinnipeds?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:19:08 -0700

What types of animal are pinnipeds?

Seals, sea lions and walrus. Here's a direct snipped quote for PINNIPED: << Three families of living pinnipeds are recognized: Phocidae (earless seals or true seals) Otaridae (eared or fur seals and sea lions) Odobenidae (walrus) >> Source: (and more information) ...

Answer to Do you remember the TV Show The Rockford Files?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:23:32 -0700

Do you remember the TV Show The Rockford Files?

Yes! Bring on James Garner anytime. :)

Answer to Do you have the talent of lying?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:15:23 -0700

Do you have the talent of lying?

Nope ... shows all over my face. Shoot, I've been known to feel guilty and nervous when I see a police car coming up in my rear view mirror .. and I haven't even done anything!! LOL So forget trying to lie. Dead giveaway.

Answer to Have you ever had a sword fight?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:26:14 -0700

Have you ever had a sword fight?

No, but there's a swashbuckler deep inside me somewhere that I'm sure would love to learn how to do it "and" pull it off to save the day!!!

Answer to What is something you shouldn't share?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:24:57 -0700

What is something you shouldn't share?

-- your cold -- any other disease -- your body, if you're already committed to someone -- anything that would cause the other person to say .... oooooo .. "too much information". lol

Answer to Any good suggestions for someone who has writer's block?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:01:32 -0700

Any good suggestions for someone who has writer's block?

-- write -- take a timed break (go outside, take a walk, garden a bit, an unstructured time out) -- then write some more -- eat -- write again Mix in different bits of your writing: -- to do lists -- 2nd, 3rd or 10th drafts of existing pieces -- freewriting, clustering, brainstorming ...

Answer to Besides Penalty Box, What else can the letters PB stand for? (use your imagination)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:46:37 -0700

Besides Penalty Box, What else can the letters PB stand for? (use your imagination)

PB: -- peanut butter -- Papa Bear -- poor baby -- pretty baby -- pink bunny -- plastic bag

Answer to What is worse? Ignorance or apathy?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:50:28 -0700

What is worse? Ignorance or apathy?

Apathy. Ignorance is not a negative word. At the start of our lives, our "blank slate" is all ignorance. There's much we do not yet know anything about. We are ignorant. As we go through life, we have the capacity and capability to learn .. and with that .. become less...

Answer to Abraham Lincoln said, "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality." How real are your promises?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:27:01 -0700

Abraham Lincoln said, "Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality." How real are your promises?

Any of us might have ideas .. or possibilities .. But once we PROMISE, then in my mind, I've already said I'm committed to "make it so". I never make a promise lightly. If I'm not sure, I'll say something like "I'll try" not "I...

Answer to I recently answered a question, "Have you ever denied a friend request on AB?" and I was looking at the answers and I saw a level 65 user answer that with the word "Yes." Don't you hate when high level users answer with one word and give no explainations?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:36:35 -0700

I recently answered a question, "Have you ever denied a friend request on AB?" and I was looking at the answers and I saw a level 65 user answer that with the word "Yes." Don't you hate when high level users answer with one word and give no explainations?

Gotta love all the one word "yes" or "no" answers you've gotten to this question. LOL!!! Overall answer? No. But read on for the WHY and also what to do if you dont WANT that sort of answer. (1) If you want more than a yes or no answer, then ask open ended...

Answer to Has your philosophy about awarding points changed during your A/B membership?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:22:06 -0700

Has your philosophy about awarding points changed during your A/B membership?

Yes. I think there's a learning curve. When I first got here, I was doing well just to find categories, answer a question, ask a question ... and wonder why very little was happening. I remember I was "mortified" the first time I was DR'd. Didn't know for sure what...

Answer to What do you think about the statement .... "The most important things in life aren't things!"

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:44:09 -0700

What do you think about the statement .... "The most important things in life aren't things!"

There once was a time when I would have answered this rather quickly ... and self-assuredly said .. Of course! Objects? Nope. Intangibles? Yup. And who can argue with that? However, I've come to see that's most easy to say .. or allowable to say .. when you aren't...