Monthly Archives: October 2008

which classic dame are you?

19 Sunday Oct 2008

Posted by in quizzes

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Yeah, yeah, I know … two quizzes in a row. But I just got back from my mini road trip and have lots of photos to sort through.

Anyhow, this is a really good one that Pipocas showed me last night while we were hanging out and drinking wine in our hotel room. The questions are sometimes hilarious when you think about various classic dames (and leading men) and their film roles.

Your result for The Classic Dames Test…

Carole Lombard

You scored 19% grit, 24% wit, 38% flair, and 33% class!

You’re a little bit of a fruitcake, but you always act out in style. You have a good sense of humor, are game for almost anything, but you like to have nice things about you and are attracted to the high life. You’re stylish and modern, but you’ve got a few rough edges that keep you from attaining true sophistication. Your leading men include William Powell, Fredric March, and Clark Gable. Watch out for small planes.

Find out what kind of classic leading man you’d make by taking the
Classic Leading Man Test.

Take The Classic Dames Test at HelloQuizzy

cancer etiquette

15 Wednesday Oct 2008

Posted by in cancer, culture, friends, health & happiness

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I came across the following on the Colon Club discussion forum – a list of seven things you shouldn’t say to people with cancer. I thought it was pretty good, though some don’t really apply to me. And I’ve added a couple more at the end.

Hearing that a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer can cause anyone to be anxious. You begin to think about all the right things to say in your anxiety and oftentimes end up saying the worst. Although the objective is not to cause harm to this person, ultimately you can, with your words, end up doing just that and cause your loved one to plunge further into depression. No doubt hearing that “C” word turns a lot of us into fools, but if you find yourself in a position where a family member or friend has revealed that they have cancer, here are some things you might not want to say. . .

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