there is a famous psychological study wherein a child is placed in a blank room and sat in front of a table. On top of the table is a plate containing one large marshmallow. The child is instructed that if he waits he can have two marshmallows but if he eats this one, he doesn’t get another. This is the test of a novel writer. You might get to lick the marshmallow and taste the sweetness on your tongue but you can’t eat the marshmallow.
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| Doesn’t the person look alien with the backdrop of the firework? |
It’s here, the moment you’ve been waiting for all year! The Geocaching Block Party!!!!
From their website:
If you happen to find yourself in the vicinity of Maple Valley you should hike over to the Creative Arts Center and check out a local author’s local play, Guess Who’s Coming to the Wedding.
| Event Rules: | Adults – $12.00 Seniors/Students – $6.00 Performances are 2 hours long with one intermission For audience members middle school age and above (PG) |
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See what the local folk are doing and catch a night of entertainment at the same time! On both Saturdays EJ’s Catering will have light dessert and drinks available.
When I saw this slug right outside my parent’s house I thought the dog had somehow escaped to do its business in the front of the house but upon further inspection I saw that it was indeed a slug!
Today at my “corporate” job I had to take a non-harassment seminar. I remember in school when they showed those videos in the vein of “what not to do” such as not bullying or doing drugs. This seminar, and in particular, its video on common situations and responses reminded me of those early-age school videos. What I remember most prominently is the lack of similarity to real life situations but more so the lack of real responses. Someone smacks you on the a** and what do you do? Not what the employees in the video today did. How come these seminars don’t utilize contemporary videos with more realistic dialogue and reactions? It’s like taking a driving test in a course that has no real cars, you won’t truly learn until you go out on the real road. Just like the appropriate responses and actions in the movie are not relevant because they are contained in a dry and unlikely atmosphere. Why are all these videos from the 80’s anyways? Perhaps I should make string of contemporary videos that are updated every year to stay relevant so that they are realistic. I think it could be a huge moneymaker! Employers would subscribe to my business and I would send them new materials often because times change and so do situations and people, so should the materials you present in a non-harassment seminar.
The MSN homepage is fraught with pop-media. I don’t suggest reading their elementary articles full of simple facts and guessable endings but sometimes I just want to see what they say…. So I clicked on one that said, nice things guys do that women secretly hate. I disagree largely because the author of the article (more like pictures with captions) states these in a general truthfulness in that they are relatable to every relationship. Just like the author’s assumption that women secretly don’t like these “nice” things guys do he/she makes the same assumption of the audience agreeing with him/her. The nice things women secretly don’t like are as follows:
1. Calling us creepy nicknames
For example: doll. As the article only gives one example of what “creepy” is I have trouble agreeing or disagreeing. Creepy is a fairly strong adjective and I wouldn’t want to be called anything creepy but if the word “doll” is considered creepy then I’m not sure I agree with this one. If it’s a blind date then it might be creepy but it could also be an acceptable form of endearment. Context is needed here.
2. Ordering for us in a restaurant
Again, this one depends on the length and depth of relationship. Sometimes I like for him to order for me, especially in a restaurant say in a country he is familiar with and I am not. Or if we decide what we want and he “orders” for me when the waiter comes so then there isn’t an awkward pause of who goes first.
3. PDA on social media
I would re-coin this to “excessive” PDA or unwanted PDA on social media. Just PDA once in a while is cute.
4. Assuming we like roses
I like random thoughtful gifts but I agree wholeheartedly I don’t want all guys assuming I like roses. As I’ve mentioned previously, a bouquet of tomatoes or something edible (or not tainted by any hint of someone in a sweatshop poring over the flowers) is always preferable for me.
5. Getting a tattoo of our name or face anywhere on their body
Never appropriate. Unless, agreed upon by both parties but I would still frown on it.
6. Hopping in the shower with us (uninvited)
Also depends on your level of relationship. If you hop in uninvited and lather up my hair or massage my shoulders I would always welcome the company.
7. Thinking sexy lingerie is a gift for us
I have never received sexy lingerie as a gift and if someone could get my size right I would love to receive sexy lingerie as a gift! Have at it boys!
8. Dedicating a song for us at a karaoke bar
Depending on how sappy you get and what song you’re singing, this doesn’t strike me as inappropriate or as something a woman would secretly despise.
9. Ordering one shake with two straws
I love to share! Nowadays nobody really needs that super sized shake all to themselves, it’s huge and like 1000 calories! I think this is cute and romantic to share.
Rachel Author Barnard 