How Inspiring

I was excited to discover that Brigindo, nominated my Doodle Blog for an Inspiration Award! With recognition comes responsibility. Specifically, rules.

Mel's rules:

1. Please put the logo of the award (see right) on your blog if you can make it work with your format.
2. Link to the person from whom you received the award.
3. Nominate 7 or more blogs.
4. Put the links of those blogs on your blog.
5. Leave a message on their blogs to tell them.
   

My award recipients:

1. Falling down is also a gift - Moreena tells her story of mothering a youngster who has required multiple liver transplants. Sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, her posts are thought provoking and straight from the heart.
   
   
2. Postcards from the Mothership - Dani writes about the trials and tribulations of being the only double X chromosome lifeform in her five person household. Whether it's the quest for the perfect nanny or the latest highlight of raising three boys, Dani's sure to put a smile on my face!
   
   
3. Martinis for Milk - Nadine keeps us informed of the ins and outs of the balancing act required to be a mom of two, a wife and a career woman. Her posts are often humourous and never dull!
   
   
4. zoopolis - Andrea has been a professional environmentallist for over 15 years. I'm bound to get an education as I read the knowledge that Andrea imparts!
   
   
5. Non-Stick Plans - Michael is an awesomely talented illustrator with a wicked sense of humour!
   
   
6. Daily MVillos - Another Michael. This one shares the thought process around his ideas, the process and often the internal struggle inherent in his artwork.
   
   
7. Dead Things on Sticks - Denis, a Toronto based television screenwriter, toils day and night to make the Canadian television industry a better place. He has thought provoking insights into an industry about which I know very little.

Lee's Things's Dewey Decimal Section

As seen over at Dirts and Rocks.

Lee's Things's Dewey Decimal Section:

119 Number & quantity

Lee's Things = 2559089479 = 255+908+947+9 = 2119


Class:
100 Philosophy & Psychology


Contains:
Books on metaphysics, logic, ethics and philosophy.



What it says about you:
You're a careful thinker, but your life can be complicated and hard for others to understand at times. You try to explain things and strive to express yourself.

Find your Dewey Decimal Section at Spacefem.com

Scattergory

I bring you Scattergory from Kim over at There's Weenie Juice on my Cookie!

SCATTERGORIES - Use the first letter of your first name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things - nothing made up. You can not use your own name for the boy/girl names.

1. What is your name? Nicole
2. A 4 letter word: Nice
3. A vehicle: Nissan
4. A boy’s name: Nicholas
5. A girl’s name: Nancy
6. Drink: Nectar
7. An occupation: Narrator
8. Something you wear: Neckerchief
9. A celebrity: Nat King Cole
10. Something found in a bathroom: Nail clippers
11. Reason for being late: No watch
12. Something you shout: "Noooooooooo!"
13. A body part: Nose
14. Word to describe yourself: Nerd

6 words or less - why I blog

Earlier this year, Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure was making a buzz through the internets. Which started a myriad of like-themed projects such as Novels in six words or less and Share your birth story in six words or less.

So when Laura asked her readers why they blog it seemed a good fit to try and answer in six words or less.

Why do you blog? Tag, you're it!

The code for this doodle and other doodles you can use on your blog can be found at Doodles.

Solution: Movie quote meme

The answers to The Movie Quote Meme:

1. From a 2005 remake of a children's movie released in 1971 (starring Gene Wilder) under a slightly different title.
   
   "You can't have your family hanging over you like an old, dead goose. No offense."
   
   Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
   
   
   
2. Dani got it! Monsters Inc really tickles my funnybone!
   "There's nothing more toxic or deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill you."
   
   
   
3. From a 1982 cult classic starring Harrison Ford.
   
   "Chew, if only you could see what I've seen with your eyes!"
   
   Bladerunner
   
   
   
4. Andrea, I was hoping you'd play! Was there any doubt, I'd include a quote from Dune?
   "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when my fear is gone I will turn and face fear's path, and only I will remain."
   
   
   
5. Released in 2002, this is the first film in a trilogy of books by Robert Ludlum.
   
   "How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know."
   
   The Bourne Identity
   
   
   
6. From a 1982 rock musical featuring Bob Geldof.
   
   "Who let all this riff raff into the room? That one's smoking a joint! And that one's got spots! If I had my way, I'd have all of you shot! "
   
   The Wall
   
   
   
7. From a 2002 film adaptation of a stage musical.
   
   "First she steals my publicity. Then she steals my lawyer, my trial date. And now she steals my goddamn garter."
   
   Chicago
   
   
   
8. From a fishy 2003 animated children's movie.
   
   "I don't want to play the gender card right now. You want to play a card, let's play the 'let's not die' card."
   
   Finding Nemo
   
   
   
9. From a 2001 animated adult movie (though kids seem to like it too). The line was spoken by Eddie Murphy.
   
   "Please. I don't wanna go back there. You don't know what it's like to be considered a freak... Well, maybe you do, but that's why we gotta stick together. You gotta let me stay!"
   
   Shrek
   
   
   
10. Released in 2001, this was a remake of a remake of a 1960 film which starred Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
    
    "You remember the day I went out for cigarettes and didn't come back? You must have noticed."
    
    Ocean's Eleven
    
    

What Punctuation Mark Are You?

Seen at Postcards from the Mothership:

You Are a Question Mark

You seek knowledge and insight in every form possible. You love learning. And while you know a lot, you don't act like a know it all. You're open to learning you're wrong. You ask a lot of questions, collect a lot of data, and always dig deep to find out more. You're naturally curious and inquisitive. You jump to ask a question when the opportunity arises. Your friends see you as interesting, insightful, and thought provoking. (But they're not always up for the intense inquisitions that you love!) You excel in: Higher education You get along best with: The Comma

What Punctuation Mark Are You?

No wonder I like Dani (The Comma) so much ...

Now with more clues!

Should anyone still be playing The Movie Quote Meme I've added clues to the unanswered quotes.

The movie quote meme

[Edited to add clues.]

I was too late to the game to play the movie quote meme over at Postcards from the Mothership, so I'm inviting Dani to come here and play!

The rules:

* Pick 10 (or so) of your favorite movies.
* Find, remember, or look up a quote from each movie.
* Post them here for everyone to guess.
* Strike it out when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie.
* NO googling or cheating by doing an online search. Cheaters never prosper.
* Share the fun and only guess one movie. [I'm going to make this one optional.]

1. From a 2005 remake of a children's movie released in 1971 (starring Gene Wilder) under a slightly different title.
   
   "You can't have your family hanging over you like an old, dead goose. No offense."
   
   
   
2. Dani got it! Monsters Inc really tickles my funnybone!
   "There's nothing more toxic or deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill you."
   
   
3. From a 1982 cult classic starring Harrison Ford.
   
   "Chew, if only you could see what I've seen with your eyes!"
   
   
   
4. Andrea, I was hoping you'd play! Was there any doubt, I'd include a quote from Dune?
   "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when my fear is gone I will turn and face fear's path, and only I will remain."
   
   
   
5. Released in 2002, this is the first film in a trilogy of books by Robert Ludlum.
   
   "How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know."
   
   
   
6. From a 1982 rock musical featuring Bob Geldof.
   
   "Who let all this riff raff into the room? That one's smoking a joint! And that one's got spots! If I had my way, I'd have all of you shot! "
   
   
   
7. From a 2002 film adaptation of a stage musical.
   
   "First she steals my publicity. Then she steals my lawyer, my trial date. And now she steals my goddamn garter."
   
   
   
8. From a fishy 2003 animated children's movie.
   
   "I don't want to play the gender card right now. You want to play a card, let's play the 'let's not die' card."
   
   
   
9. From a 2001 animated adult movie (though kids seem to like it too). The line was spoken by Eddie Murphy.
   
   "Please. I don't wanna go back there. You don't know what it's like to be considered a freak... Well, maybe you do, but that's why we gotta stick together. You gotta let me stay!"
   
   
   
10. Released in 2001, this was a remake of a remake of a 1960 film which starred Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
    
    "You remember the day I went out for cigarettes and didn't come back? You must have noticed."
    
    

Game on!

[Meme] Linky Love -the bloggy chain letter

Looking to increase your Technorati authority? Feeling the need for more incoming links? Have a go at Dani's brilliant Linky Love meme!

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If you want to play, just cut and paste the entire message below, including all the links, and publish it on your blog. Then invite people to play along by commenting, and just add their blogs and links to the list. This should be easy, right?

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So here’s how it works:

1. Cut and paste from this point on.
2. If you want to play along and have your blog listed, just leave a comment with your URL and your blog title.
3. I'll add everybody’s links to this master list:
   
   Postcards from the Mothership
   Tales of Life with a Girl on the Go
   Drake Update
   Humpty Dumpty House
   Lou Lou’s Views
   Lee’s Things
   most / least
   Gliding through motherhood
   mean old mommy
   
4. You copy the entire list, including instructions and the links, onto your blog. Invite your readers to comment and add their blogs to the list.
5. Lather. Rinse. Propogate.

If you want to play along, just let me know and I’ll add your blog to the list!