Literary Mix-up

As I have been going through oodles of my blog subscriptions this week, I found this on three or four of the blogs that I follow. I thought it just might be fun to give it a go myself!


First, pick 12 literary characters before you look at the questions.


1. Margaret Hale from North and South
2. George Wickham from Pride and Prejudice
3. Jane Eyre from *gasp!* Jane Eyre
4. Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride
5. Molly Gibson from Wives and Daughters
6. Harvey Cheyne from Captain's Courageous
7. Elinor Dashwood from Sense and Sensibility
8. John Chivery from Little Dorrit
9. Beth March from Little Women
10. Tom Sawyer from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
11. Lady Catherine from Pride and Prejudice
12. Edmond Dantes from The Count of Monte Cristo


Now, answer the questions by putting the correct characters instead of the numbers.


1. Who would make a better college professor, Harvey Cheyne or Lady Catherine de Bourgh?
Oh, my soul! Harvey would once he's grown up a bit! Though it would be very interesting to see what Lady Catherine would teach. How to properly pack trunks?


2. Edmond Dantes sends John Chivery out on a mission. What is it? Does it succeed?
The mission is something to distract John and to teach him to wait and hope. It does not succeed.


3. What is, or what would be, Beth March's favorite book?
She likes Pilgrim's Progress. For some reason Dana's Valley comes to mind, too... But that might be too sad for her. =P


4. Would it make more sense for George Wickham to swear fealty to Harvey Cheyne or the other way around?
Neither would make any sense at all! No one (except Lydia and other silly people) would ever swear fealty to Wickham and I don't see Wickham swearing fealty to anybody unless it was for show.


5. Molly Gibson is looking for a roommate. Should she room with Beth March or Tom Sawyer?
Beth March. For obvious reasons.


6. George Wickham, Elinor Dashwood, and Edmond Dantes are going out to dinner. Where are they going, and what do they discuss?
They are going to a very nice place, but one that isn't too over-the-top. (Thus accommodating Elinor's good sense as well as Edmond's money and Wickham's tastes) The discussion between Elinor and Edmond is intelligent and they are sharing life lessons with one another. Wickham won't listen and keeps butting in with inconsequential or repetitive topics.


7. Jane Eyre challenges Tom Sawyer to a duel. Who wins?
Not happening! Ever! But Tom would most likely win unless it was a duel of minds or words.


8. If Margaret Hale stole John Chivery's most precious possession, how would he get it back?
He would plead and cry. Not that she'd ever steal anything!


9. Suggest a story title in which Elinor Dashwood and Edmond Dantes both attain what they want.
Well... They both had a lot of struggle before they finally found love. Silent Hope and Vengeful Discoveries. lol That's the best I can do spur-of-the-moment.


10. What kind of plot device would you have to use to get Margaret Hale and Inigo Montoya to work together?
That would be one crazy plot! Perhaps just compassion from Margaret would induce her to help Inigo.


11. If Elinor Dashwood visited you for the weekend, how would it go?
It would be great! We could drink tea and read novels. =)


12. If you could command Jane Eyre to perform any service or task for you, what would it be?
I would ask her to teach me to draw.


13. If George Wickham had to choose sides between Inigo Montoya or Molly Gibson, what side would he choose?
Inigo. No doubts there.


14. What might Tom Sawyer shout out while charging into battle?
He'd give an Indian war cry.


15. If you had to choose a song to best describe Jane Eyre, what would it be?
Nothing comes to mind... Maybe "Perfect Day"? lol I can't think of anything that actually really works.


16. Margaret Hale, Harvey Cheyne, and Edmond Dantes are having a dim sum at a Chinese Restaurant. There is only one scallion pancake left , and they all reach for it at the same time. Who gets it?
Harvey. He's younger and faster. And less mature. ;)


17. What would Molly Gibson most likely be arrested for?
Maybe for inappropriate conduct due to clandestine meetings with a man... But anything that she would get arrested for would be a misunderstanding.


18. What is Harvey Cheyne's secret?
He has always wanted to be good, but he didn't know how 'til life taught him. (Wow.. unimaginative answer on my part!)


19. If Lady Catherine and Beth March were racing to a destination, who would get there first?
I can't picture the two of them racing, but Beth would probably get there first. Lady Catherine would be far too concerned about decorum.


20. If you had to walk home through a bad neighborhood late at night, who would you be more comfortable walking with, Elinor Dashwood or John Chivery?
Wow. This is a tough one. I guess I'd say John just because he's a guy, even if he's definitely not my type of man!


21. Margaret Hale and Beth March reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat posed by Inigo Montoya's sinister secret organization. Lady Catherine volunteers to help them,but it is later discovered that she is actually a spy for Inigo. Meanwhile, Inigo has kidnapped Edmond Dantes in an attempt to force their surrender. Following the wise advice of Molly Gibson, they seek out Jane Eyre, who gives them what they need to complete their quest. What title would you give this fiction?

Barbossa is Hungry

Hey, everyone! I did this awhile ago, but I'm doing it again because I thought it was fun. =) Great farewell post, I know... lol 

To do this yourself, get your mp3 player or iTunes or something and shuffle the songs. The first song is the answer to the first question, second song is the answer to the second question, etc etc etc

If someone asks "are you okay" you say?

Darcy Returns - Carl Davis

What would best describe your personality?

His Wondrous Love - The Wilds

How would you best describe yourself?

War at Home - Josh Groban

What do you like in a guy/girl?

All Hail the Power - Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team

How do you feel today?

I Will Never Leave You - Mac and Beth Lynch

(Okay... that might be what I WANT... but I'm still leaving tomorrow)

What is your life's purpose?

Test Drive - John Powell

What is your motto?

Our Great Savior - Don Marsh and orchestra

What do your friends think of you?

Here is Love - SoundForth

What do your parents think of you?

When God is Silent - The Wilds

What do you think of most often?

Saphira's First Flight - Patrick Doyle

What is 2 + 2?

Send in the Clowns

What do you think of your best friend?

Heritage of the Wolf - James Horner 

What do you think of the person you like?

There's No Higher Calling - Ron Hamilton

What is your life story?

I Was Made to Praise the Lord - Ron Hamilton

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Guitar Lullaby - Mark Mancina

What do you think when you see the person you like?

Healing Incantation - Mandy Moore

What will you do at your wedding?

Coriakin and the Map - David Arnold

What will they play at your funeral?

Underwater March - Klaus Badelt

What is your hobby/interest?

Return of Bingley - Carl Davis

What is your biggest fear?

Wonderful Words of Life - The Wilds

(SO not true!)

What is your biggest secret?

A Last Reading - Adrian Johnston

What do you want to do right now?

I Stand Amazed - James Koerts

What do you think of your friends?

Sweet Dreams - Jim Brickman

What is the worst thing that could happen?

Jane's Escape - Dario Marianelli

What is the one thing you regret?

I've Got a Dream - Mandy Moore 

What makes you laugh?

The Prince's Decision - George Fenton

What makes you cry?

Seaside - Samuel Sim

Will you ever get married?

My Faith Has Found a Resting Place - Ron and Shelly Hamilton

What scares you the most?

On the Wings of Love - David Osborne

Does anyone like you?

It's a Real Job - John Debney 

L. O. L. 

If you could go back in time, what would you change?

Emma - Rachel Portman 

What hurts right now?

September Healing - Spencer Lewis

What would you want to say to the person who tagged you?

I Sing the Might Power of God - James Koerts

What will you name this note?

Barbossa is Hungry - Klaus Badelt

Christmas Song Answers

Sorry... I meant to post these yesterday, but I totally forgot about them.

1. Oh, member of the round table with missing areas = Oh Holy Night
2. The apartment of two psychiatrists = The Nutcracker Suite
3. The lad is a diminutive percussionist = Little Drummer Boy
4. Sir Lancelot with laryngitis = Silent Night
5. Decorate the entryways = Deck the Halls
6. Cup-shaped instruments fashioned of a whitish metallic element = Silver Bells
7. Oh small Israel urban center = Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
8. Far off in a haybin = Away in a Manger
9. We are Kong, Lear, and Nat Cole = We Three Kings
10. Duodecimal enumeration of the passage of the yuletide season = The Twelve Days of Christmas
11. Leave and broadcast from an elevation = Go Tell It on the Mountain
12. Our fervent hope is that you thoroughly enjoy your yuletide season = We Wish You a Merry Christmas
13. Listen, the winged heavenly messengers are proclaiming tunefully = Hark the Herald Angels Sing
14. As the guardians of the woolly animals protected their charges in the dark hours = While the Shepherds Guarded Their Flocks By Night
15. I beheld a trio of nautical vessels moving in this direction = I Saw Three Ships
16. Jubilation to the entire terrestrial globe = Joy to the World
17. Do you perceive the same vibrations which stimulate my auditory sense organ? = Do You Hear What I Hear?
18. A joyful song of reverence relative to hollow metallic vessels which vibrare and bring forth a ringing sound when struck = Carol of the Bells
19. May Deity bestow an absence of fatigue to mild male humans = God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
20. Rose-colored uncouth dolf is aware of the nature of precipitation, darling = Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer




And... I have twenty this time. So whatever was missing before is there now! I think it was Deck the Halls?

Just For Fun

I missed the youth group Christmas party last night because I was at the AWANA Christmas party, but I do know one thing that they did and thought I'd share it with you. Here is a list of Christmas carols. How many of the titles can you guess? (No googling! =P)

Example: Vehicular homicide was committed on Dad's mom by a precipitous darling = Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

1. Oh, member of the round table with missing areas
2. The apartment of two psychiatrists
3. The lad is a diminutive percussionist
4. Sir Lancelot with laryngitis
5. Cup-shaped instruments fashioned of a whitish metallic element
6. Oh, small Israel urban center
7. Far off in a hay bin
8. We are Kong, Lear, and Nat Cole
9. Duodecimal enumeration of the passage of the yuletide season
10. Leave and broadcast from an elevation
11. Our fervent hope is that you thoroughly enjoy your yuletide season
12. Listen, the winged heavenly messengers are proclaiming tunefully
13. As the guardians of the wooly animals protected their charges in the dark hours
14. I beheld a trio of nautical vessels moving in this direction
15. Jubilation to the terrestrial globe
16. Do you perceive the same vibrations which stimulate my auditory sense organ?
17. A joyful song of reverence relative to hollow metallic vessels which vibrate and bring forth a ringing sound when struck
18. May Deity bestow an absence of fatigue to mild male humans
19. Rose-colored uncouth dolf is aware of the nature of precipitation, darling

I must have accidentally deleted one... I thought I had twenty. Oh, well. Have fun!

Fallapalooza Blog Party

Two of my fellow bloggers, Lindsay and Haley, have joined up for the Fallapalooza Blog Party, and I figured I should give it a go, too! =) A couple reasons for this would be

1. I love fall. It's my favorite season!
2. I like to blog, and blog party quizzes are quite fun!
3. I always loved the Sugar Creek Gang series, in which is a character called Snatzerpazooka... and Fallapalooza reminded me of that. =D

Anyhow, on to the quiz!

1. Ring! Ring! You receive a phone call from a national sweepstakes organization saying that you have won a life-time supply of your favorite beverage!! What would that drink be?

Right now I'd say Knudsen's Apple Cider

2. If you could live in a Jane Austen novel, which book would you pick? What character would you be?

I think I'd pick to live in Emma because I just love the characters and the difference between who they are and who they are perceived to be. The character I would pick to be would probably be Anne Elliot because it just makes me happy how Captain Wentworth never forgets her and never stops loving her.

3. What is your theme song, that favorite song that absolutely matches you?

I can't say that this song "absolutely matches" me... but you could say that (part of) it is my theme. =)

4. You are trapped on a deserted island. Your only supplies are the clothes you have on, and a box with five things in it. What are those five things?

1. A bottle of water
2. A big bag of trail mix or some other snack
3. A book to read
4. My iPod
5. Chapstick

5. Chocolate or Caramel?

Must. Have. Chocolate.

6. Vacation! If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Pemberley or Prince Edward Island

7. If forced to do one of the two, which would you do: sky diving or scuba diving? Why?

Scuba diving. I love ocean creatures! (For the most part, I guess)

8. Favorite TV show, and why?

What's with all the hard questions? I have a hard time picking favorites. Either Sue Thomas, FBEye or Adam 12. Sue Thomas because I love FBI type shows and it's the only one I've found that's clean. I also love learning sign language from the show. Adam 12 because I love cop shows, old shows, and I just really like how it's based on stuff that really happens in a cop's life. Not to mention **ahem** I kinda think Kent McCord isn't bad looking. LOL

9. Are you a coffee and donuts sorta lady, or a tea and scones type of gal?

Ewww... no coffee, thanks! I'll go for tea and scones any day.

10.The time machine has finally been created, and you are the first to be able to use it! What era would you travel too?

Soooooo tough, this one. Probably Elizabeth Gaskell's time or the 1930s-50s. =D

11. What is the last movie you watched?

The Inheritance

12. Ding-dong!!! Your favorite actor/singer/celebrity is at your front door! Who would it be?

I don't know that I have a favorite. =)

13. What was your absolute favorite toy as a baby?

As a baby... Probably either my stuffed bunny or my stuffed poodle. I had both with me all the time! (I still have the poodle, and I think my sister has the bunny)

14. What types of blogs do your like best? (examples: DIY, cooking, journal, ect.)

Personal blogs that tell about everyday life

15. What is your favorite Bible verse, your "life verse?"

Isaiah 25:1

**All images are courtesy of Google. =)

Eight Things

My friend Buttercup tagged me with this... and I left a bunch of her answers in because they totally applied to me, too! =D


8 Books I've read recently (or am reading)...
1. The Bible
2. Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue by Chuck Black
3. Farraday Road by Ace Collins
4. Swope's Ridge by Ace Collins
5. A Young Woman's Call to Prayer by Elizabeth George
6. Pirates of the Carribean: Curse of the Black Pearl by ... I can't remember.
7. Through the Fire by Shawn Grady
8. Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley... that was awhile ago, but I LOVED it! In fact, I ordered a copy last week so I can have it for my very own. =)


8 Songs or Albums I listen to all the time...
1. See You Tomorrow - John Powell
2. So High the Price - Steve Pettit
3. The Look - Steve Pettit
4. Everlasting God - Steve Pettit
5. I Stand Redeemed - Ron and Shelly Hamilton
6. Press On - The Wilds
7. Secret Place - Ron Hamilton
8. Jack Sparrow - Hans Zimmer

8 Things I love...
1. my Savior
2. my family (church family and online family included! =D)
3. my books
4. thrift stores
5. libraries/bookstores
6. youth group
7. camp
8. writing!

8 Things I've learned (or am learning) this year...
1. to listen to the Holy Spirit
2. the power of prayer
3. patience is *VERY* neccessary when little brothers are involved... in anything!
4. that I am a bit more like Mr. Woodhouse than I thought... weddings DO change one's social circle more than I like. =P
5. if I want comments on my blog... I should comment on other people's blogs. SHOCKING!
6. it isn't a good idea to look at the stuffed animal section in the thrift store... my elephant collection is awfully big now! (which is good and bad at the same time)
7. parents are *still* unpredictable
8. not all new movies are bad

8 Favorite online hangouts...
1. Facebook
2. Google Reader
3. Swagbucks
4. Twitter
5. Blogger
6. Narnia website
7. Narniaweb
8. Narniafans (No theme there, right????)

8 Projects I need to work on...
1. my quilt that I started... let's not say how long ago
2. the apron that I'm making
3. a poodle skirt!
4. the boxes in my closet YIKES
5. getting a job
6. being a better friend
7. my offertory for next Wednesday
8. My unfinished novels

8 People I think should do this...
You! (Never knew you were 8 people, did you)

A Tag

I post devotions... nobody comments. I don't know if anybody even reads them. I post about my life... a comment or two. Then I post a quiz or more of my book. *kerpowee!* Comments. LOL So is that what ya'll want me to be posting?

My new-found friend Lindsay just recently did this quiz, so I thought I'd do it, too. Enjoy!

1. High heels or boots? Hmmm... heels. It really depends on my mood and my outfit, actually.

2. What time did you get up this morning? 7:34

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? I’ve never been.

4. What is your name? Emily. Why do you ask? LOL

5. What is your favorite TV show? Leave it to Beaver and Sue Thomas. Not that much alike... but yeah.

6. What do you usually have for breakfast? A wide variety of things. Cold cereal, hot cereal, breakfast burritos, coffee cake, muffins, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and egg sandwich, toast, English muffins. Variety is the spice of life!

7. What is your middle name? Rose

8. What food do you dislike? Seafood, generally speaking. Though I make exceptions for some tuna and an occasional salmon burger.

1. What is your favorite CD at the moment? The Dear Frankie soundtrack is what I listen to most... but So High The Price is probably my favorite right now.

10. What characteristic do you despise? When people think that they’re really cool (or really hot) and show off.

11. Favorite clothing? I don’t really have any right now. I don’t think.

12. Anywhere in the world on vacation? Europe

13. Are you an organized person? Sometimes. I’m actually more organized than I appear to be. lol

14. Where would you retire to? Some place in the Rocky Mountains

15. What was your most recent memorable birthday? My 13th birthday, I guess.

16. What are you going to do when you finish this? Go out for a walk. It’s a gorgeous day!

17. What is your Birthstone? The amethyst.

18. Person you expect to publish this first? Nobody in particular.

19. When is your birthday? February 14.

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night, for sure.

21. What is your shoe size? Usually an 8 or 8 1/2.

22. Do you own any animals? One cat. I dream of owning a dog, though. =D

23. Any news you'd like to share? I need to come up with $150 so I can go to Arizona this summer. No allowance... no job... maybe I should try sitting on a street corner? hahaha

24. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A missionary. A mom. A farmer’s wife.

25. What is your favorite flower? I love lots of flowers, but forget-me-nots and roses make the top of the list.

26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? May 28... Graduation!

27. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Some shade of green, most likely.

28. How is the weather right now? Springy! =D

29. Last person you spoke to on the phone? I think it was my mom. Yeah, it was.

30. Favorite drink? Lemonade. [Note: this changes on a frequent basis]

31. Favorite restaurant? Qdoba. Mmmmm....

32. Hair color? Brown.

33. What was your favorite toy as a child? Grand Champion horses.

34. Summer or winter? I like both!

35. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate. At the moment.

36. Coffee or tea? Tea - no question about it!

37. Wish you were still young? I’m pretty happy where I’m at. =D

38. Do you want your friends to publish this? That would be great!

39. When was the last time you cried? Seems like sometime last week.

40. What is under your bed? Scrap-booking and card-making stuff.

41. What did you do last night? I read one of my journals, wrote in my current journal, and read my Bible.

42. What are you afraid of? Snakes.

43. Salty or sweet? Sweet!

44. Best quality you have? I don’t like this question. =P I’m not a very good judge, so don’t expect me to answer!

45. How many years at your current job? Um... 18 for being a daughter, 12 for being a student.

46. Favorite day of the week? Wednesday. I think.

47. What four people will you tag? Amber, Becky, Mary, and Erica. [Edit: Becky already did it... but I don't think I'll tag anyone else anyhow]

Awarded

I just remembered that a loooooong time ago, I was awarded by two friends... so I thought I'd quick thank them! So thanks, Poppy and Buttercup!

Here are the rules:

1. List 8 stories or books that you would like to live in

2. List 8 other bloggers who deserve this award

3. Comment on their blog, and tell them they won an award


-1. Narnia
-2. Pemberley
-3. Aeroth
-4. Bayern
-5. Ayortha
-6. Alagaesia
-7. Farthen-Dur (I guess that's actually part of Alagaesia, isn't it??)
-8. Andalasia ...maybe


I have but 7 followers, so I don't really have anyone I can award this to. Outside of my followers, the only people that read my blog (that I am aware of) don't blog, so would have no use for the award.

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The Things Kids Say

Email forward time! I'm sorry I haven't been around much. I'm rather at a loss when it comes to what I should be blogging about. I'll keep trying, though! In the mean time, here are some email forwards that I've gotten a kick out of recently.

MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied she was so old she didn't remember any more. Melanie said, "If you don't remember you must look in the back of your panties. Mine say five to six."

STEVEN (age 3) hugged and kissed his Mom good night. 'I love you so much that when you die I'm going to bury you outside my bedroom window.'

BRITTANY (age 4) had an ear ache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she'd have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: 'How does it know it's me?'

SUSAN (age 4) was drinking juice when she got the hiccups. 'Please don't give me this juice again,' she said, 'It makes my teeth cough.'

DJ (age 4) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: 'How much do I cost?'

MARC (age 4) was engrossed in a young couple that were hugging and kissing in a restaurant. Without taking his eyes off them, he asked his Dad: 'Why is he whispering in her mouth?'

CLINTON (age 5) was in his bedroom looking worried When his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied, 'I don't know what'll happen with this bed when I get married. How will my wife fit in it?'

JAMES (age 4) was listening to a Bible story. His dad read: 'The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city but his wife looked back and was turned to salt.' Concerned, James asked: 'What happened to the flea?'

TAMMY (age 4) was with her mother when they met an elderly, rather wrinkled woman her Mom knew. Tammy looked at her for a while and then asked, 'Why doesn't your skin fit your face?'

The Sermon I think this Mom will never forget... 'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are But dust...' He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'

Rick (age 3) and his mom were going over his ABC's one day, as follows:

Apple starts with?

>A!

Boy starts with?

>B!

Car starts with?

>Duh, mom. A car starts with a key!

That's it for now! Hope you got a laugh or two!

A Tag

It's been awhile, but I thought I'd get around to doing this tag. Poppy over at Mold Me, Make Me tagged everybody who looks at her blog at least twice a week in this post, so I'm doing the tag now! If you're interested, she's also having a caption contest right now.

Are you...

a Christian? Yes!!!

a good listener? Ah... depends who's talking

a good friend? I think so. Ask my friends, they should know.

artistic? In my mind. LOL

funny? Oh, yeah. ALL the time. Or at least a good deal of the time

good conversation starter? Sometimes

crazy? *ahem* Perhaaaaaaaaps....

random? And who isn't?

communicative? To some people

loving? Not always

clumsy? Uh, yah. 'Nuff said.

happy? Not totally.

athletic? I'm as much of an athlete as I am Asian. So yeah. Like, ZERO

excellent in school? Nope. =( Just the subjects I enjoy

an animal lover? Yes. As long as reptiles are not included.

sister? Yessirree!

brother? No. That would just be... weird.

daughter? Yup.

son? Again, weird.

caring? Yes. I think. Mostly.

technology challenged? Not usually.

techno-freak? no

respectful? For the most part.

a movie lover? Yup! As long as it's a good movie!

book worm? Do I breathe? =D

attentive? Uuuuuhh.... What was the question again?

responsible? More than some, not as much as I should.

honest? Yes

For your enemies...

First Black President

Don't know how true this is... but I got a kick out of it. I was going through my emails last week... went from about 300 down to 20! This is one that I thought I would share.

Was Obama the first black president?

No, he was not. Let me explain. Biden was sworn in at 12:01, and Obama was sworn in at 12:03. Amendment XX section 1 states:

“The terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January” Article II Section 1 of the Constitution states “Before he (the President) enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation.”


So who was president from 12:00-12:01? Well the presidential succession act proclaims:

Section 19 (a)(1) “If, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is neither a President nor Vice President to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President, then the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall, upon his resignation as Speaker and as Representative in Congress, act as President.”
Section 19 (a)(2) “The same rule shall apply in the case of the death, resignation, removal from office, or inability of an individual acting as President under this subsection.”
Section 19 (b) “If, at the time when under subsection (a) of this section a Speaker is to begin the discharge of the powers and duties of the office of President, there is no Speaker, or the Speaker fails to qualify as Acting President, then the President pro tempore of the Senate shall, upon his resignation as President pro tempore and as Senator, act as President.”

Neither Nancy Pelosi nor Robert Byrd actually resigned their seats in the Congress. Thus, neither of them qualified to become Acting President under the Presidential Succession Act.

Section 19 (d)(1) If, by reason of death, resignation, removal from office, inability, or failure to qualify, there is no President pro tempore to act as President under subsection (b) of this section, then the officer of the United States who is highest on the following list, and who is not under disability to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President shall act as President: Secretary of State”


Since the Term of the Secretary of state does not end at noon on the 20th Condoleeza Rice was (and is) The first black president and female president!

Don’t expect the media to back this up they’re too much in love with Obama.

Kiddie Quotes

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.

The girl replied, 'I'm drawing God.'

The teacher paused and said, 'But no one knows what God looks like.'

Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, 'They will in a minute.'



A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds.
After explaining the commandment to 'honour' thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, 'Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?'

Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, 'Thou shall not kill.'



One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.

She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, 'Why are some of your hairs white, Mum?'

Her mother replied, 'Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white.'

The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, 'Mummy, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?'



The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture.

'Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.'

A small voice at the back of the room rang out, 'And there's the teacher, she's dead.'

Things You May Find Stupid...

I'm not sure who comes up with these ideas, or why other people (including myself) spread them around... but here's a tag!

Seven Things About Me That You Might Find Stupid
1. I get emotional when Balto gets the medicine into Nome EVERY TIME Seth watches the movie Balto! =P (Ssshh.. don't tell anyone! LOL) To make it a little less silly that I get teary-eyed at an animated movie that I've seen a hundred times, listen to the music - it's emotional. =D
2. I listen to movie soundtracks a lot, even to movies I've never seen before. Most people watch a movie and love the soundtrack... I listen to a soundtrack and decide that I should see the movie.
3. (There is no way I'm going to come up with 7 things, peeps!) I hate it when people crunch boxes to recycle them. The boxes need to be undone in such a way that they can be flat. =P
4. It drives me nuts when people pace, but I do it myself. Woohoo!
5. I rarely just sit down and enjoy a movie. I'm always watching for mistakes, visible equipment, and I usually know about the actors and what else they've acted in, too.
6. Umm... Well, some people think it's stupid to re-read books. They're the ones with the problem, though.
7. I'll let you guys fill this one in if you can think of something! =P (But please try to be nice!)