Ignorant Historian

Since I want to be a “real” teacher someday, I thought this might be fun.  Besides, who doesn’t like a pop quiz?

So, the name of the game is: What do you know about me?  The answers to all the following questions can be found on the blog (and looking for them is NOT cheating).  Simply leave your answers (no matter how wild the guesses) in a comment on this post.  I’ll hold all comments for moderation so you won’t be able to see each other’s answers.

The winner gets any used book of her (or his) choice that I can order off Paperback Swap. Sorry so small, but we’re on a budget here. I’ll accept answers until midnight on the east coast tomorrow (Wednesday). Because of the nature of the prize, the prize winner will have to have a US mailing address (and cannot be related to me), but everyone is welcome to play.

Now that all the fine print is spelled out, let’s get to our quiz, why don’t we?  Each question’s answer is worth one point.

1.  What’s my brother’s name? Bonus: what’s my sister-in-law’s name? (for an extra half a point)

2.  What state did I grow up in?

3.  Where did I go to college?

4.  What did I major in?

5.  What was I scared of as a child? (may be more than one correct answer)

6.  What’s one experience of Southern culture that left me scratching my head? (again, there’s more than one correct answer)

7.  What classic science fiction movie have I used more than once to explain life truths to children?

8.  What’s the working title of my essentially-abandoned novel-in-progress?

9. What country (besides my own) do I love?

10.  If/when I become a full-time teacher, what subject would I teach? (I’ll give a point for either the subject I’m most qualified to teach or the one I’d most want to teach…and 1.5 points for correctly answering both.)

Hope it’s not too hard!

Okay, I’m not new, but the blog is!  Love my new design?  I do!  I think Jessica did a great job of catching the essence of this blog and creating a unique look for me.

I hope you have a great weekend!

For the past two years, I’ve been enjoyed being a part of the Book Nook Club.  I loved the chance to share my opinions on books and discover new ones as well.  But as my blogging time has been limited, I realized I was spreading myself too thin by posting on two blogs.

So, from now on, I’ll be posting my book reviews here.  I probably won’t write as many as I’ve written previously, but I will share when I have a strong opinion about a book.  If ever you see that I’m reading a a book or have read a book that you’re curious about, let me know…I’d be more than happy to share my thoughts!

So, what are YOU reading?

Time for another look at the wacky searches that bring people to the Ignorant Historian!

“what kind of pictures should a historian take”

Like, if you go back in your time machine to an historical event?  I’d love to watch a recording of the Gettysburg address…but if you’re talking still pictures, I’d go for an accurate picture of the Last Supper.

“without entertainment what would be ignorant?”

Say what?

“chocolate and teal bathroom pictures”

Chocolate should be no where near the bathroom.  Keep chocolate in the kitchen (or just eat it).

“persons behind modern technology”

Are we using their brain power or their foot power to drive our technology?

“crayon love”

Is that like puppy love?

“He’s an angry elf picture”

Yet he’s a “he?”

“orange awareness beads”

Great idea!

“self taught working class historians”

Hard-working, uneducated historians writing about previously uncovered events.  Sounds like blogging!

“grinch lyricsa”

What a cruel name for a little girl!

“pictures of christmas trees in flashing”

Why do I picture Christmas trees running around in their birthday suits?

Thankful for people cutting me slack

Sorry to so abruptly drop off the blogosphere.  I rely on downtime to blog, but didn’t have ANY of that Wednesday or Thursday.  I’m actually looking forward to the tax season (starts Monday) so that things get LESS harried…or at least everything on my end will be set up, so it’ll just be keeping the wheels (volunteers) greased (feed with gratitude).

I’m actually really excited, but like last year, there isn’t a lot I can share on the blog.  We see some interesting characters for sure…but I’m afraid I’ll have to leave it at that.  I’m sure you can use your imagination!

So that’s enough ramblings for a Friday.  I do hope to keep up with blogging…know that I’m not planning on quitting, even if I’m not as bloggy as before!

You know what we haven’t done in like, forever? A YouYou.  I think it’s time to bring one back, don’t you think?

And for you naysayers who think I’m only doing this because I had nothing else to say this morning, well, you’re right.

Leave a comment and I’ll tell you/make up:

1.  Your favorite subject from back in school.

2.   What word I think about when I think about you.

3.  Which animal you should buy as a pet.

So come on and join in on the fun!

I find it interesting that my big blog days fall on days when blogging is naturally at a low.  Five hundred posts was Christmas, and now 800 posts is the day before Thanksgiving.  No problem though…I may have posted 800 times, but it’s not like they’re all of substance!

I know that many of you will be traveling today, so please stay safe!  I’m not traveling yet, as I prefer to fly on Thanksgiving morning…MUCH cheaper that way and less stressful, too.  While I’m in Kansas not only will I be enjoying Thanksgiving with the family, but I also will be hosting my first shower for my favoritest brother and sister.  Should be a lot of fun!

So, thanks for being with me for 800 posts…and here’s to 800 more!

Photo by inkelv1122

It seems like the longer the blog, the stranger the searches that lead to me.   I suppose it’s my own fault though, I do like to write about some interesting stuff.  So, here’s what’s led to the Ignorant Historian:

“children to call my own” never

Umm, thanks.  Real uplifting.

dear tonge

I imagine Tonge would like his name capitalized.

“depression” die a virgin

Once again, this one really cheers me up.

original name on toothpaste tubes

Not really sure why you’re curious about this one…

quotes that make people go :|

I don’t even know how to make that little guy, nor do I know what it means.  Anyone fluent in smilies and can help me out?  Even so, how do quotes make you make that face?

ignorant pepele at weddings

Amanda and April, I’ll try to keep ignorant “pepele” away from your weddings.

what color jewelry to wear with an orange shirt

How about not wearing an orange shirt and go with crimson instead?

life is easy for an ignorant

I’m going to go all middle school and say, “You would know.”

be a soldier a interest think

EXACTLY.

a name for someone that’s always on the phone

Let’s see…a phone-sitter.

I’ve been a little out of pocket lately, considering I’ve been half a world away.  I know it’s not realistic to think I’ll catch up on everything you all have written over the last week and half.  So, help me know what I need to read!

What post of yours did I really miss out by not reading?