Thirteen (some fascinating, some meaningless, yet fun) Internet Sites

I've given myself permission to take an official break from the mental gymnastics I've been doing this week, what with refreshing myself with algebra and working on finishing chapters of a WIP.  So I hope you'll indulge me here and allow me to introduce you to some totally meaningless - some influential, and all surprisingly fun - internet sites.

Enjoy!

1. This is just to make you laugh and say, "Oh! I remember THAT!" (Make sure your speakers are on!)
2. Granted, I've been neck-deep in algebra review learning this week, but I still think you'll find this quiz lots of fun. How "nerdy" are YOU? In case you're wondering, I'm 28% nerd. Is this a good thing to know? I'm not sure yet...
3. Okay, all you shutterbug fanatics (like ME) who are always on the lookout for new and innovative scrapbook sites, dMarie is definitely one of those! But it's more! Go to this site, plug in a date in time, and then see all the interesting things that happened on that date. I inserted July 19, 2006, and was reminded that gasoline was $1.29/gallon and Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion was an instant hit.
4. Two of my very best friends pastor this church. I miss them here in Texas, but I have no doubt that they are right where they are supposed to be! I'm so proud of you, Dawn and Kevin!
5. This is MY church. Can I just say that it is, bar none, the most dynamic, awesome church anywhere. I love it, I love the people there, I love the pastor!
6. Okay, here's where the "meaningless" comes in. (Remember, before you judge me, that I've been immersed in math stuff for two days. Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, you know?) So...what kind of candy would YOU be - if you were candy, that is?Here is MY result:   "You're chocolate. You're the old soul type, people feel they have known you their entire life. Many often open up to you because they view you as thoughtful and trustworthy. Although people trust you, you have a hard time trusting them. You prefer to keep your feelings bottled up inside, or display them very quietly. It is alright to open up every once in a while."
7. This is for Cheryl! I pass on all the sudoku sites I find to her  - I think she's <whisper> addicted to them. I tried it once, but numbers (translation: MATH) are involved so my attention span fell into that of ADD!
8. Speaking of MATH, check out these algebraic problems you can solve on-line. If I didn't have such an aversion to said topic, I might just think this was a facsinating site.
9. Ah! Need I say more???
10. This is the Christian fiction bestseller list for July 2006. Number 20 is Kim Sawyer, one of my best writer friends and a trusted crit partner.If you haven't read Waiting for Summer's Return yet, run out and get yourself a copy! It's...well, it's a best seller! Congrats, Kim!
11. Saving Grace will be out in three weeks! Go here to read a preview and to order an early copy. Or...just email me or visit my website and I'll make sure one is shipped to you!
12. This is an on-line Bible reference site that I use in a pinch when I'm thinking of a verse, but can't quite remember where's it's found. Great site...
13. Toula Butler is a character in my novel, Melrose Miracle. Check out this video to see where I found such marvelous southern inspiration! (Speakers again.) And then read the snippet below that introduces Toula to Ella.

(Excerpt from Melrose Miracle)

Ella twisted around to get a better look at the jovial matriarch of the network. A salt-and-pepper wedge haircut framed a round angelic face. And if Toula Butler’s smile had been any brighter, Ella mused, they wouldn’t have need of the studio lights.

“Hel-lo, yawl!” With her trademark Georgia drawl and distinctive Southern charm, Toula Butler ushered the finalists into the next portion of the competition. “Who’s ready to do some good ‘ol down home cookin’ this afternoon?”

For the next half hour Ella sat entranced as Toula Butler whipped up one of her specialties—Southern fried chicken and smashed red potatoes. When the cheery host of Toula’s Home Cooking dropped in a whole stick of butter—butter not margarine—Ella almost fell off her chair.

It seemed as though everyone these days ate either low-fat or low-carb. Always one or the other, and never both at the same time. To see someone throw trends out the window like they were yesterday’s trash was both startling and liberating.

Ella couldn’t stifle the grin on her face as Toula fried the chicken to the golden brown in the most oil Ella had seen in a pan at one time—ever.

“Man, oh man, oh man,” Ben sat up straight and patted his stomach as the meal neared completion, “Do y’all smell that?”

Ella had to agree. Toula Butler’s southern-inspired meal sent delicious aromas wafting in the air just above their heads. A loud rumble and growl from her own tummy reminded Ella that she’d skipped lunch.

I hope you've had fun perusing these sites! Drop me a comment and let me know your favorite sites. Maybe I'll need them one day!

Comments

[justjunebug]

YAY! Another Texan!!

[Katrina]

Great list! I might be a sudoku addict too, so thanks for the link! :)

[Meredith]

COOL post!

[Christina]

What a fun list! I have taken that nerd test before and I love Sudoku sites.

My list is up too :)

[Gina]

Really fun TT. I enjoyed going through this. I am also glad to say I'm not a nerd!! (9)

Thanks for stopping by my TT. Yes, I graduated from N. Garland H.S. I lived there for about 12 yrs or so.

[Lisa]

Great list!! Happy TT, mine's up ;).

[Raggedy]

Good list.
My TT is up

[Shash]

I watched the dancing guy twice, had to bring my hubby in to see it too. Thanks for stopping by my TT.

[Tracie]

#6-I was gummy bears.
Great List! My TT is up!

[Melissa]

I am happy to report that I am not a nerd (2). Now why doesn't that surprise me???

[Christine]

I'm addicted to Soduko,too! Thanks for stopping by my TT!

[Dawn]

Man, I go on vacation and miss a dozen posts!!! That was a great list and I enjoyed that post - I just can't keep up with you:)

[Kelly]

Great list! I love lists with more links, its always fun to check new links out!

Thanks for stopping by my TT last week, sorry I am just now getting over here, been crazy here, thanks again!