Looks like a fun game and I need a damn brain break from this manuscript. Can you figure out some of my favorite movies by some quotes? Here's how you too can play.

1. Pick 10 of your favorite movies.
2. Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.
3. Post them here for everyone to guess.
4. Fill in the film title once it's guessed.

Now to figure mine out (Mwahahahahahaaa).

#1. If only we were amongst friends... or sane persons! (There are soooo many good ones from this movie)

#2. Does this look sexual to you?

#3. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: "No more fucking ABBA!"

#4. So, do you want more eggs or should we just fuck on the linoleum one last time?

#5. Hands on your pencils, boys!

#6. Get in there, you big furry oaf! I don't care what you smell!

#7. Rudeness is an epidemic.

#8. Knew him well enough not to mourn his passing

#9. Myyy PRECIOUSSS.

#10. I do wish we could chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye.

I couldn't pass up this test ganked from fleabear.

Link: The Mythological Goddess Test written by Nitsuki on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

To complete my geekiness and love of Star Wars check out the following web site that stopped me in my tracks today. :-)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21474107/displaymode/1176/rstry/21473863/

As some of you know, I am teaching a class this semester. I find it AMAZING how homeworks can come to me with very captivating likenesses. Upon grading a threesome of similar assignments, I wrote some corrections on all three papers and then beside my comments I wrote, "For more notes see so-and-sos paper". Do ya think they'll get the point? Hmmmmmmm.

Here's a little gank.... don't know why I haven't found this quiz before.

You scored as Switch, You know what you want but it has nothing to do with your own role in the bedroom. You have the ability to be flexible in that area which can be useful for exploring you sexuality with your partner. </td> Switch 89% Experimental 82% Masochism 82% Submission 71% Bondage 68% Sadism 54% Domination 54% Exhibitionism and Voyeurism 39% Vanilla Sex 32% Degradation 4% Do you have an inclination for BDSM? created with QuizFarm.com

Interesting considering I'm from Norwegian descent. Does this mean that I should break out my Rune set?

Link: The Which Ancient Language Are You Test written by imipak on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

It's been a very long time since I was part of a theater production. I forgot how much time it takes. But, wow, it is worth it. Last night we got rained out or should i say rained "in". It started raining about halfway through the first Act and we moved everyone into the barn. We had never rehearsed in the barn and blocking was out the window. But, it felt like the best run yet.

We are halfway through our run of Midsummer Night's Dream. Come on out or maybe 'in'. I have had a lot of fun doing this and I can't wait to try out for a show next summer. Maybe I'll try a musical next time. Hope to see you there. Big smiles.

cool. I love fall. this one hits the mark.

You Belong in Fall

Intelligent, introspective, and quite expressive at times... You appreciate the changes in color, climate, and mood that fall brings Whether you're carving wacky pumpkins or taking long drives, autumn is a favorite time of year for you

You Are A Chestnut Tree

You are a born diplomat with a well developed sense of justice. And even though you're impressive and intimidating, you're also fun to be around. You can be irritated easily, and you sometimes act superior. Nevertheless, you are sensitive of others feelings and very loyal. Sometimes you feel misunderstood and are fiercely close to those who know you best.

yes, Yes, Yes.. I really do want this bumper sticker.

Your Bumper Sticker Should Be

Come to the darkside, we have cookies

Hmmmm.. this one makes sense but I've been wanting something protective to take on walks.... I know... I'll get a panther. Meoooowwwrrrrr.

Your Ideal Pet is a Cat

You're both aloof, introverted, and moody. And your friends secretly wish that you were declawed!

Mmmmm, nice cleavage... don't you think?

You are Bettie Page

Girl next door with a wild streak You're a famous beauty - with unique look And the people like you are cultish about it

I haven't made a serious post in a while. I'm really bummed out today. I feel like crap physically but am worn mentally as well. My uncle Leon is dying of cancer and I went to see him on Saturday. He was touched by everyone coming to see him and cried. I sat with him and held his hand and gave him water. He is so fair of heart, he reminded me of my dear Grandma that passed away (cancer too). In fact, he gave me a box of china (really beautiful gold-plate coffee set) that he got in Germany. He bought them for his mother and when she died he got them back. Now, he has given them to me. I told him that I would keep it in the family and when I did he said, "Yes, I know that's why I am giving them to you." I was just blow away by it and it makes me look to my parents and especially my father's waxing frailties. Life is so short and I feel like I have wasted so much of mine.

I just really don't feel like working today but have to stick around here.... waiting on a phone call. Ugggg. So, I took another okcupid test. This one is on obscure words. Guessed well on some, actually knew some others. Damn, should take more of these when I'm in a funk.

Link: The obscure words Test written by queuecumber on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test

It's been a while since I posted or even read my friends' pages on LJ.
I've been wildly busy and now I'm sick. My little one has had an ear infection and coughing, sneezing, ... I thought allergy stuff. But now, I'm feeling like craaaaap. So, when I read this wacky fortune, I got a good laugh. Take heed all ye listeners.. take heed.

Your Fortune Is

Man who sneezes without hanky takes matters into his own hands.

Ganked as well.

You are The High Priestess

Science, Wisdom, Knowledge, Education.

The High Priestess is the card of knowledge, instinctual, supernatural, secret knowledge. She holds scrolls of arcane information that she might, or might not reveal to you. The moon crown on her head as well as the crescent by her foot indicates her willingness to illuminate what you otherwise might not see, reveal the secrets you need to know. The High Priestess is also associated with the moon however and can also indicate change or fluxuation, particularily when it comes to your moods.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

I recently enjoyed observing Beltaine. The plan was to go camping and have some de-stressing time. I seriously thought about not going as it had been raining for 2 whole days and showed no intentions of stopping. But I'm really glad that I went. I haven't been camping in well... too damn long. The sounds, the smell, the energy that surrounds you.... ahhhhh absolutely lovely. The rain wasn't too bad. The tent floor got a little damp but nothing terribly daunting and besides, the ground was softer to sleep on(I'm not as young as I used to be). I made a lone early morning trek to the bathroom (so nice, not to have to dig a hole) and as the rain eased off, I finally got a glimpse of the full moon. At the moment when the rain stopped and the clouds parted and the Beltaine moon peeked through the mist, the local coyote pack, started their serenade. I had forgotten how peaceful those moments could be and vowed to stop letting excuses get in the way and to go camping more often. It did get pretty damn chilly at about 2:30 in the morning but getting tied up with rope has always proven to heat me up. The rope session was genius. I'm not usually one for pictures but I really wish that I had brought my camera! Then, after the rope, I had my first play piercing. Wow! As usual, my Sir was patient, respectful, trustworthy and safe and it went extremely well. The energy exchange was very intense. Between the energy of the evening, my Sir and myself, I was absolutely floating. I was really tired the next day but happy and calm. Weeee what a great night!

I have worked at the University of Missouri for about 13 years now, with 8 of those years spent associated with an academic/research role based in the Animal Science department. In those years I have seen cut after cut after cut go into effect. Some of the cuts are not so obvious. For instance, a full-time secretary retires... she is replaced temporarily by the SOS pool until the other secretaries can pick up bits and pieces of what she/he did. Then the position is absorbed by the cuts. Then a major professor retires... same song, second verse. This continues with more and more applied positions (not usually known for drawing in the research funding.. private or grant-based) falling by the wayside. Professors scramble for research dollars, spending more and more time seeking out funding and working on research projects than time spent in the classroom. This trend continues until we find ourselves with one professor being leaned on to teach several classes and to pick up more and more advisees. Within the next year, we will lose 3 Dairy emphasis positions (with zero, nada, zilch of them being replaced). This will result in the loss of the professor(s) that taught a capstone level course. When the question floated around the faculty meeting of who would teach this course which is vital to fill many students' graduation requirements and essential for any student wanting to have advanced skills in dairy management, the concensus was that the course would be dropped from the registration list.

I beg to ask the question, "Why are we here?". WTF is our purpose? Is our higher goal to search out the NIH grants and/or scramble for research money or is it to educate the students. True... research has its role in education. I have seen first hand the knowledge base and experience gained by students involved in research projects. But, enough is enough. If we cannot focus on the building blocks of knowledge we will have a bunch of lab monkeys that cannot interpret or apply research results to 'real-world' solutions.

In the An Sci department we have a LOT of young fresh-faced students that are vet school hopefuls. Recently, I assisted in teaching a Freshman level course. I was explaining to the students how the milking system works and how if improperly set, it could cause teat end damage. One of the fresh-faced pre-vetters looked at me with exasperation and asked how this section was of any use to her. I posed the question to her of would she rather treat the symptoms of a problem or be able to elucidate the source? She batted her little eyelashes and I went on to explain that a trained monkey can treat a mastitic cow but it takes knowledge and insight to understand how and why she got the mastitis (milk gland infection... ouchie).

So here we are back to the argument at hand. How long can we keep putting band-aids on the University's cuts before we understand what the underlying problem is? Before I leave you with an article that spurred this little tirade (see below), I will quote one of my new favorite bumper stickers.... "If you think education is expensive, try IGNORANCE". I would also like to recommend the movie 'Idiocracy'. It's funny but leaves you wondering if it's 'far-fetched' comedic outcome is too far off track.

( Departing Floyd calls for boost in state funding )

I've found a great little comic site called, "Looking for Group". You've got to check it out http://lfgcomic.com.

In one of the latest scenes, Richard was inspired after a battle to compose a song and when asked what he would rhyme with wholesale mass slaughter, he replied, "Locate and butcher your daughter". Tehehehe... I love this site.

As wreath pointed out, there will be a lunar eclipse this Saturday. http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/OH/OH2007.html
Yes, oh yes, there will be howling.

I gaze up at my Lady and take in her beauty. Her skin glows with a softness and I dare to caress her. The clouds that are her veils slowly drift aside. She has turned and graced me with her full face this evening and my arms open wide and my chest lifts up to greet her. I lay open my throat and let loose a worshiping howl. Let all who know her, join me, and rejoice. Let all who are afraid, cringe back into their holes with fear and let all who are curious feed their wonder. This night is ours, my Lady and I. All the stars in the sky are but accompaniment to our melody.

I saw 'Hannibal Rising' last night. Chills, thrills, and lovely blood spills. Many critics hurled rotten tomatoes at this film. One said ...'the film has the mood of a morgue'. Well excuse me, but the morgue is a fascinating place! LOL.

So, I'm a sucker for a bloody thriller. While others recoil in their seats with fear and gasps of shocked horror, I'm giggling on the edge of my seat or crossing my legs like E.Edward Grey. Yes, there could have been more story line development in the 'chase' of young Lector's revenge and a little more torture before the prize. But, ahhhh the blood spray! Deeeelectorble!

Noooooooo!
Just went to the St Louis Leather and Lace website http://www.stl3.com and found the following message.

SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT BMSL XI

With extreme sadness, St. Louis Leather & Lace is announcing that we have to postpone BMSL XI for a considerable length of time.
The situation is not any kind of discrimination or persecution of BDSM activities. It’s a vanilla legal and financial mess by hotel ownership which impacted every booking at the property. Rather than have some far lesser substitute event that is nothing like what our presenters, vendors, and attendees have a right to expect, we have very regretfully made the decision to postpone this event while we once again locate a new venue.
This does not in any way jeopardize the ongoing success of Beat Me, Spanksgiving, or St Louis Leather & Lace. L&L is still going strong. BMSL will be back as soon as humanly possible. Watch our web site for updates, www.stl3.com/events.

Woot. Woot. Rob and I went to a Blues game last night. They played the Detroit Red Wings. Our seats were 5 rows from the glass, just to the left of a goal!!! SWEET! I've never sat that close before. I didn't know where the seats were as Rob had the tickets. I think he enjoyed the look of surprise and joy on my face. I was so excited I had to call someone and rub it in. LOL. One of my brothers lives in Detroit Michigan so I called him. We've always had fun rubbing it in each others faces and so of course, he told me the blues were going to get their asses kicked. After the 2nd period, the game was tied 1 to 1 and I called my dear brother to let him know.
There were lots of Red Wings fans seated around us. The Wings have a broad fan base and they can usually get tickets for away games cheaper and easier than their home games. The funny thing is that when the Blues are out of the season, I usually follow the Wings. During the game, I knew when to be worried about which Red Wing got the puck and was racing down the ice towards our goal. The Blues did a fantastic job of defending. Jackman led our defensive team with patience and skill. Our goalie, #34 Legace, was definitely the MVP. At the end of the 3rd period, we were still tied and the game went into overtime. In the end, we WON, yes, the Blues won against the Red Wings. OMG.. !!
As we were waiting to get out of the parking garage, I called my dear sweet brother and informed him of the wonderful news. :-) It was a pretty long drive back as I was tired but the game was fabulous and it was nice to be able to enjoy it with an old friend.

I just got done with several trips to the research farm over the weekend. I was prepared to spend the night there last night as a wicked winter storm blew into the area and I wasn't sure if I would be able to get back out to take the final sample. However, the wonderful farm manager told me to get home while I could and that he would take care of the final sample if I could not make it back. In the mean time, we chatted about my bosses unreasonable deadlines and lack of communication. I swear, if I didn't like what I do so much, and have a masochistic work ethic, I'd drop it all in his lap w/o a backwards glance. I had plans for last night. I really wanted to go to a party and get tied up and my ass beat :-) But, there will be other parties and the sooner I get this study done.... well.... the sooner, I won't have to deal with it.

I fell on the ice twice last night. The first time I just chalked up to not paying attention and as I got to my feet, I was thinking, well now, I'd better pay closer attention. Then, I walked 5 steps and went down again, even harder. Holy crap! It was like Pai Mai's touch of death. That time, I stayed down a little longer and really contemplated how much I enjoyed my job and how many more steps it was gonna take to get to the barn with the mini lab and how long I could lay out there in the middle of the barnyard before the morning milkers arrived (about 5 hours). Good news ... I have a fun little bruise on my right ass cheek. Bad news...it was not delivered in a way that I would normally enjoy.

On an up note, the snow is PERFECT for making snow figures and that's just what I plan to do with my daughter today. Enjoy it while it lasts.