Sunday, August 27, 2006

What's Your Birth Number?

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 I found this on another blog and thought I would give it a try! I really am a typical 2, other than being shy! How about you?

Birth Numbers


Your birth date describes who you are, what you're good at and what your inborn abilities are. It also points to what you have to learn and the challenges you're facing. To figure out your Birth Number, add all the numbers in the Birth Date together, like in the example, until there's only one digit.
A Birth Number doesn't prevent you from being anything you want to be, it may just colour your choices differently and/or give you a little insight.

Example March 20, 1950

3 + 20 + 1950 = 1973

1 + 9 + 7 + 3 = 20

2 + 0 = 2

Keep going until you end up with a single digit number.

#1 THE ORIGINATOR
#2 THE PEACEMAKER
#3 THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
#4 THE CONSERVATIVE
#5 THE NONCONFORMIST
#6 THE ROMANTIC
#7 THE INTELLECTUAL
#8 THE BIG SHOT
#9 THE PERFORMER

# 1 - THE ORIGINATOR
1's are originals. Coming up with new ideas and executing them is natural. Having things their own way is another trait that sometimes gets them pegged as being stubborn and arrogant. 1's are extremely honest and would do well to learn some diplomacy skills. They like to take the initiative and are often leaders or bosses, as they like to be the best. Being self-employed is definitely helpful for them. Lesson to learn: Others' ideas could be just as good - stay open minded.

Famous 1's
Tom Hanks, Robert Redford, Hulk Hogan, Carol Burnett, Wynona Judd, Nancy Reagan, Raquel Welch

#2 - THE PEACEMAKER
2's are born diplomats. They're aware of others' needs and moods and often think of others before themselves. Naturally analytical and very intuitive, they don't like to be alone. Friendship and companionship is very important and can lead them to success in life, on the other hand they'd rather be alone than in an uncomfortable relationship. Being naturally shy, they need to learn to boost their self-esteem and express themselves freely, seize the moment and not put things off.

Famous 2's
Bill Clinton, Madonna, Whoopie Goldberg, Thomas Edison, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

# 3 - THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
3's are idealists. They are very creative, social, charming, romantic, and easygoing. They start many things, but don't always see them through. They like others to be happy and go to great lengths to achieve it. They are very popular and idealistic. They should learn to see the world from a more realistic point of view.

Famous 3's
Alan Alda, Ann Landers, Bill Cosby, Melanie Griffith, Salvador Dali, Jodi Foster

# 4 - THE CONSERVATIVE
4's are sensible and traditional. They like order and routine. They only act when they fully understand what they are expected to do. They like getting their hands dirty and working hard. They are attracted to the outdoors and feel an affinity with nature. They are prepared to wait and can be stubborn and persistent. They could learn to be more flexible and to be nice to themselves.

Famous 4's
Neil Diamond, Margaret Thatcher, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tina Turner, Paul Hogan, Oprah Winfrey

# 5 - THE NONCONFORMIST
5's are the explorers. Their natural curiosity, risk taking, and enthusiasm often land them in hot water. They need diversity, and don't like to be stuck in a rut. The whole world is their school and they see a learning possibility in every situation. The questions never stop. They are well advised to look before they take action and make sure they have all the facts before jumping to conclusions.

Famous 5's
Abraham Lincoln, Charlotte Bronte, Vincent Van Gogh, Bette Midler, Helen Keller

# 6 - THE ROMANTIC
6's are idealistic and need to feel useful to be happy. A strong family connection is important to them. They have a strong urge to take care of others and to help. They are very loyal and make great teachers. They like art or music. They make loyal friends who take the friendship seriously. 6's should learn to differentiate between what they can change and what they cannot.

Famous 6's
Albert Einstein, Jane Seymour, John Denver, Meryl Streep, Christopher Columbus, Goldie Hawn

#7 - THE INTELLECTUAL
7's are the searchers. Always probing for hidden information, they find it difficult to accept things at face value. Emotions don't sway their decisions. Questioning everything in life, they don't like to be questioned themselves. They're never off to a fast start; their motto is slow and steady wins the race. They come across as philosophers and being very knowledgeable, and sometimes as loners. They are technically inclined and make great researchers. They like secrets. They live in their own world and should learn what is acceptable and what isn't in the world at large.

Famous 7's
William Shakespeare, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Joan Baez, Princess Diana

# 8 - THE BIG SHOT
8's are the problem solvers. They are professional, blunt and to the point, have good judgment and are decisive. They have grand plans and like to live the good life. They take charge of people. They view people objectively. They let you know in no uncertain terms that they're the boss.

Famous 8's
Edgar Cayce, Barbara Streisand, George Harrison, Jane Fonda, Pablo Picasso, Aretha Franklin, Nostrodamus

#9 - THE PERFORMER
9's are natural entertainers. They are very caring and generous, giving away their last dollar to help. With their charm, they have no problem making friends and nobody is a stranger to them. They have so many different personalities that people around them have a hard time understanding them. They are like chameleons, ever changing and blending in. They have tremendous success, but can suffer from extremes in fortune and mood. To be successful, they need to build a loving foundation.

Famous 9's
Albert Schweitzer, Shirley MacLaine, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Carter, Elvis Presley

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Kudos: Ragtags

Friday, August 25, 2006

Lost in Stuff Is Now Open!

Well my first online store, Lost in Stuff, is now online and open for business! Basically it is a holding place for things that don't sell on my auctions on eBay. I had a store on eBay, but it was $16.00 a month and they recently raised their listing fees, and final value fees. It was just getting too expensive to keep the stuff from my cellar on there! It probably will take a long time before I sell anything on the new store, but it was fun putting it together. Take a look at Lost in Stuff and comment here what you think!

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Barry Manilow To Have Hip Surgery!

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I just heard recently that Barry Manilow is scheduled to undergo hip surgery! Just hearing the news made me feel so old! I was never a huge fan of Barry's, but liked some of his greatest hits. There is something about When October Goes, that always makes me cry. It probably ties into the fact that I am also getting older and look back at my younger days with a fond memory. Well gotta dash, I'm off to the Copa!

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Six Flags New England is Loser of the Week

Six Flags New England amusement park stinks! Let me tell you first about their discounted web price. The normal admission price at their congested gate is $49.99, and that doesn't include the highway robbery price of $15.00 they charge for parking. If you go to their website, it states that you can save $10.00 by purchasing online. This is not true! After sending in your credit card number you are presented with your delivery options. You can have them shipped for a fee, or you can have them printed out on your printer for $3.00! I am using my ink and my paper and they are charging me $3.00? Not to mention the money they are saving by not having to pay someone to physically sell me a ticket. Outrageous, I say, Outrageous! To top off my already bad mood, the parking attendant welcomed us by jokingly saying, "Welcome to Disneyland"! I yelled at him, "I don't think so!" An undiscounted ticket to the "Happiest Place on Earth" costs $59.00 with a parking fee of $10.00 for a total of $69.00. An undiscounted ticket to Six Flags New England is $49.99 plus $15.00 parking for a total of $64.99. Six flags is cheaper by $4.01! But this is really not true since Six Flags charges for their fastpass system a fee of $25.00 to $50.00 per person! At Disneyland it's free! If you want to go on their virtual ride there is a fee, while at Disneyland it is included in your admission. "Welcome to Disneyland?" I think not!

Now about the park itself! It is ugly and falling apart. The paint is peeling on most rides and the place is filthy! The layout creates bottlenecks at every turn and all the rides are extremely slow loading. There are no attractions that can accomodate a large number of guests to attend at busy times. The shows are few and far between and mediocre at best. The food is god awful!

 

Here are some photos of this awful place!

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Paint Peeling

Unhappy camper at Six Flags New England

Unhappy Camper!

More photos of Lousy Six Flags New England Here! 

 

 

Six Flags New England is my Loser of the Week!

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Ebay

I am a total pack rat! I haven't written a lot lately because I have been going through all the junk I collected over the years and am putting it all up on eBay! First there was the Wizard of Oz craze, then the Star Wars craze, and then the really gay, Barbie doll craze! I may even open a store at LostinStuff.com! I have so many toys I would make most children jealous. Of course all of them are mint in package and have never left their claustrophobic homes! Some kid would have let them out to breathe! Many items I am making my money back, but many are selling for half price or less. I have learned a big lesson and never want to collect anything other than social security!

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Talk Show Host Mike Douglas Dies

 


 

Mike Douglas is dead at 81. I have such fond memories of running home after school and watching The Mike Douglas Show. I had such stars in my eyes as a kid, and he had all the great ones on his show...even Judy Garland!  I also liked when he would have co-hosts for a week. Many of my favorites as a kid got to guest host... Kristy McNichol, Lindsay Wagner, Anne Murray, Helen Reddy. Such Memories! I am really feeling old!

Friday, August 11, 2006

Pirates of the Caribbean

Tonight we took our friend Bob out to a dinner and a movie for his birthday. We saw Pirates of the Caribbean. I think I might have liked it better than the first one, although I was bored at times. Some scenes just went on too long for my liking. That, and the fact that as I get older I cannot sit for 2 1/2 hours! My bum wears out! I sorta wish that the Pirates movies didn't rely so much on the supernatural. I find the makeup a little tedious at times and long for just a good pirate story. Johnny Depp has definitely created an interesting character, but I still was bored. I am too critical for my own good! I give Pirates a C+

Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Mr Bear and Cub New England Contest 2006

Well the contest is finally over. I can't believe it! Congratulations to the winners of the Mr Bear and Cub New England Contest 2006. Overall I was pretty happy with the way things went. I learned a lot that I would like to refine next year. Did I just say that? I don't know if I want to commit to doing something like this again right away. I really like the production end of things, i.e. making videos, writing the script, etc., but keeping on all the various people needed to get this accomplished is kind of a drag. But can I give up control? I really need to know what is happening to put on a good show. One of the things I am most proud of was the video I created to honor friend and activist, John Beresford, who was murdered last year. It was really powerful showing it on the giant video screen the night of the contest. We were able to raise a nice donation between the door cover and a collection made during the evening for The John Beresford Foundation. It really made all the work worthwhile. I think we should donate to a charity every year! You can watch the video I created for John below.



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Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Mr. Bear and Mr. Cub New England Contest

I haven't written lately because I am producing the Mr Bear and Cub New England Contest this Saturday. It has taken up all of my time! After Saturday prepare for more junk from my jumbled brain!

Friday, July 28, 2006

28th Week on the Diet

Well I am gonna try something drastic over the next two weeks. I am gonna just eat HMR products and fruits and vegetables! I have too many choices and I need to take a closer look at what I am eating. I will not deprive myself, but focus on better eating and exercise. I hope this jump start works because I have been sliding for so long. Time will tell!

Sunday, July 23, 2006

27th Week on the Diet

Current Weight: 260 lbs Weight Loss This Week: 0 lbs Total Weight Loss So Far: 5 lbs.

What can I say? I haven't been keeping track and have been eating whatever I want! I really don't have any good excuses. I just can't seem to stick to any plan. I have not been exercising as well, which I am really starting to feel. I know what I should eat, how much, and that I should exercise, but I still do nothing. It is very frustrating. I want to be thinner, but it seems like such a chore to worry about all the time. The last time I lost a big chunk of weight(75 lbs) I was crazy about how much I ate and how much exercise I got every day. I think I am so tired about having to worry about how to keep it off all the time. As I get older, the less motivation I have. I need magic motivation!!!!

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

President George Bush is Loser of the Week

Our notorious President is at it again. This time he plans to use his first veto ever against stem cell research, even though polls show that the American public, and the majority of the scientific community believe the research should continue. The stem cells that are in question are going to be thrown away whether he vetoes the bill or not. They were taken from embryos and could never be given the chance to become human beings. Our President continues to tell us each and every day that he is a complete moron.

President George Bush is our Loser of the week!



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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Do Toys And Judy Garland Make Us Gay?

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Yes, I had an Easy-Bake Oven as a child. I was remembering it when I was at a recent party with a bunch of middle aged gay men, know as bears. To my wonderful surprise, I met several other men who either had one, or played with their sister's Easy-Bake when they were little. I got to thinking about gay culture and how for many of us it began before we even knew we were gay. I remember asking my parents for a Barbie doll too! Yes, I had G.I. Joe, but I wanted a talking Barbie. I remember that my father was against it, but I whined so much that I eventually got one. I had so much fun playing Barbie with the girl next door, I didn't see any reason why I couldn't have one. It never occurred to me that I could only play with certain toys. It made no logical sense to me even at a young age. In my later childhood, I became obsessed with The Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland. I had never met a gay person, but somehow I was quickly becoming a stereotypical one.

In my teens I loved Valley of the Dolls, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli. Gay, Gay, Gay! From my earliest memories I had been on the path to raging homosexual. I hated gym class, always thought of girls as pals, and found I had a strange attraction for men's underwear ads. Before I came out to myself and the world I thought I was some kind of freak! I now know that I didn't have such a unique childhood after all. The stimuli that I had responded to were the same that many gay men from my generation also found appealing.

How come I can quote Mommie Dearest? Why do I adore Kathy Griffin? No matter what our upbringing, or part of the country we are from, many gay men share the same likes and experiences. What are the odds? Gay people didn't recruit me. I didn't know any gay people when I was growing up. Sorry, right wing America... I was born this way!

Bay Windows Blogging Massachusetts Constitutional Convention

Bay Windows is blogging the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention today. On the docket for the ConCon is whether a ballot question banning gay marriage in Massauchetts will appear in 2008. Please call your legislators today. Minority rights should never be decided by popular vote and the constitution should grant rights to individuals, not take them away.

Kudos: Bay Windows, Mass Equality

Monday, July 10, 2006

Jury Duty

Here I sit. I am waiting at the jury pool at the Dedham courthouse to see if I will be impaneled on a jury this morning. I am torn by what I hope the outcome will be. I have never sat on a jury before and it might be an interesting experience.  On the other hand, I am so tired. I am not used to getting up at 6:30 AM..try 9:30! I also can't be here for more than a few days. I just hope my bum holds out from all this sitting!

Thursday, July 06, 2006

New York State Court of Appeals is Loser of the Week

The New York State Court of Appeals is our loser of the week for ruling that gay people do not have a right to get married.

The state Court of Appeals in Albany today decided four appeals by 44 gay and lesbian couples, ruling 4 to 2 that the parties had no right to be issued marriage licenses by local officials. The decision should be made by elected lawmakers, the court said.

 


The New York State Court of Appeals is our Loser of the Week


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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Walpole Fireworks

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Last night we went to see the fireworks display in Walpole. Walpole always has their fireworks display the night before the fourth. I am always really amazed at how spectacular they are for our small town. This year was wonderful. The night was perfect, with not a cloud in the sky. We had the perfect viewing spot thanks to our friends Karen and Ron, and it was wonderful to have Mike's parents and sister along as well. Happy Fourth of July!

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Thank You, George Bush


Cost of the War in Iraq

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