New Zekeland

9 Days

Well, many adventures have befallen me in the past 9 days since I last updated. I ranged all over this great state and even out of it at one point. That night in particular was TRULY great. But I really don't feel like going into all that right now. Right now I am very happy because my glasses are fixed. I can finally see clearly again. This is a great and wonderful relief. Also, I received an e-mail from Jim Antonio, Vice President of Admissions at Frostburg State University. I should be hearing from him again in 3 to 4 weeks when the advertisement for the position is finished. I am trying not to put all my hopes on getting this job, but it would be so great to do recruiting for FSU. In the meantime, I continue to look elsewhere for employment. I don't mind subbing, but it is not something I want to do forever. And for all 2 of you out there that gave me feedback concerning the small changes I had made, here you two go. Almost back to the way it was. I don't know if I am done tinkering with the format yet. Let me know if there is anything else that could be improved upon or changed.

Song currently stuck in my head:
"Love Sick" by Bob Dylan

To end this reading of the Gospel According to Zekius Maximus, I leave you with this:
"Poetry is a way of celebrating the actuality of a nondual universe in all its facets." One Continuous Mistake: Four Noble Truths for Writers, Gail Sher

Can a Zippo Change a Person's Life?

This Saturday I went to Annapolis with the Musketeers. I searched two tobacconists in an effort to replace my pipe Zippo that was lost in Frostburg Thursday night. I came across a Zippo that displayed a seal that sparked my interest. The seal is red and features seven open books surrounding a balance. The Latin motto, FACIO LIBEROS EX LIBERIS LIBRIS LIBRAQVE, circles the books. At the time of the purchase, the clerk asked me if I had any affiliation with St John's College as the seal on the Zippo is the seal of St. John's. Tonight, I searched on St. John's website for the translation to the motto. While looking for the answer to my question, I happened on the Graduate Institute portion of the website. Reading through the information presented, I realized that the program described really appealed to me. For those who want more information on the school or program go here. I am strongly thinking about applying. There is no application fee. GREs are not required. Just an application, an essay, and two references. I think Annapolis is a town I could live in. Especially if I were involved in such a scholarly program as St. John's offers. Reading classic works and discussing said works with like minded individuals seems like a dream to me. So, to answer the question posed in the title, yes. A Zippo can change a person's life. The Zippo showed me a master's program that really appeals to me and drives me to really consider going back to school.

In a side note, please tell me what you guys think of the small changes that I have made and who actually reads this thing.

Words, Worlds, or Wit of the moment:
"I make free people out of children by means of books and a balance." Translation of St. John's Motto

The Song currently stuck in my head:
"Gimme Some Water," Eddie Money

Here is another quiz for you people. I hope you enjoy all these quizes.


Congratulations, you are a Pooka!


Which Changeling kith would you chrysallis as?
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To end this reading of the Gospel According to Zekius, I leave you with this:
"Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." H.L. Mencken

Ok. So last night there was a wounded hen named Tillie in my basement. She was my grandmother's, but my mom has adopted her and the rooster she calls Chaunticler. Tillie got attacked by a dog and the animal control officer told us to keep her warm. I also bought a digital camera last night and took a picture of Tillie. Here is a link to her picture.

Mother Clucker

To end this reading of the Gospel According to Zekius, I leave you with this:
"If the pilot's good, I mean if he's reeeally sharp, he can barrel that thing in so low, oh it's a sight to see. You wouldn't expect it with a big ol' plane like a '52, but varrrooom! The jet exhaust... frying chickens in the barnyard!" General "Buck" Turgidson, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb

Bunch o' Stuff


Your a magical unicorn! As all unicorns go, magic
unicorns are amazing with enchantments and can
perform spells and all kind of crafts. Magic
Unicorns have horns that if drank from can cure
blindness, and give immortality. All magical
unicorns are very kind and heart-warming, but
can get temperamental if a spell goes wrong.
Magical Unicorns live in forests where they can
practice all there magic in secret. But, if a
human befriends a magical unicorn, they have a
friend for life.


What kind of Unicorn are you? (With beautiful pictures)
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You are the grammar Fuhrer. All bow to your
authority. You will crush all the inferior
people under the soles of your jackboots, and
any who question your motives will be
eliminated. Your punishment is being the bane
of every other person's existence, because
you're constantly contradicting stupidity.
Everyone will be gunning for you. Your dreams
of a master race of spellers and grammarians
frighten the masses. You must always watch your
back. If only your power could be used for good
instead of evil.


What is your grammar aptitude?
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Hearts, Stars, and Horseshoes. Clovers, and Blue
Moons, Pots of Golden Rainbows and the Red
Balloons! You watch out for little kids you are
Lucky Charms!


What kind of cereal are you?
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You're bubblegum!!! You love to have a good time,
and enjoy being around others who feel the same
way. You tend to be the life of the party, and
people like to be around you as much as they
can.


Which kind of candy are you?
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You are YOU CAN'T DO THAT ON TELEVISION.
Sometimes, you wonder why you couldn't just be
Canadian. Some people say you are weird. You
have an interesting sense of humor and a
meaningless life. But, you're nearly Canadian,
so did you expect better?


Which old school Nickelodeon show are you?
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Your True Nature by llScorpiusll
Username
The quality that most appeals to you:	Sex Appeal
In a survival situation, you:	Act crazy as a diversion
Your hidden talent is:	Adaptability
Your gift is:	Sexual prowess
In groups, you:	Are the entertainment
Your best quality is:	Your kindness
Your weakness is:	Your laziness
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The World Was Yours! What Happened??? by Demonac
Name
Abused your power by	Forcing all members of the opposite sex to go topless by law (but being very lenient towards the fat ugly ones).
Until	Assault Lawyers (in powered armor)
...	Tricked you into choking on a pretzel, then refused to administer CPR until you signed the form to recluse yourself under the 25th Amendment.
And adding insult to injury	They rewrote all the history books, inserting "the insane" in front of every instance of your name.
But now, after all that, you are	in a SuperMax prison, sharing a cell with a child-molesting priest.
(How did you conquer?)	Try "The World Is MINE!" MEME to find out!
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The World Is MINE! by Demonac
Name:
You will conquer:	the Vatican (now YOU get the funny hat and Popemobile).
Your title will be:	Duke/Duchess
You will succeed by:	Brute military force (A half-dozen Panzer divisions).
Your Enforcers will be:	Nanobots (nobody can stop nanobots).
Your first act as ruler:	Award yourself 3 Oscars, 4 Nobel Peace Prizes, NBA Rookie-of-the-Year, and a bucketload of all those lesser trophies.
(What happened after)	Try "The World Was Yours! What Happened?" MEME to find out!
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I Am A: Neutral Good Elf Ranger Bard


Alignment:
Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.


Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existence.


Primary Class:
Rangers are the defenders of nature and the elements. They are in tune with the Earth, and work to keep it safe and healthy.


Secondary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.


Deity:
Mielikki is the Neutral Good goddess of the forest and autumn. She is also known as the Lady of the Forest, and is the Patron of Rangers. Her followers are devoted to nature, and believe in the positive and outreaching elements of it. They use light armor, and a variety of weapons suitable for hunting, which they are quite skilled at. Mielikki's symbol is a unicorn head.


Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy ofNeppyMan (e-mail)

Lately it seems that I only post when I am feeling really down and out. I need to stop that. Okay, I do also post the quizzes I take. But those seem to be the only type of posts that I write anymore. So, I am trying to not write a down and out post this morning. I really like the game of Life. I forgot how much fun the game can be. The Musketters and I have played it going on two weekends in a row now. It brings great enjoyment to my life. That sounds pretty sad, but I think it shows that I am getting back to my old self that enjoyed simple things like playing board games with friends. I also finally finished organizing my iTunes to my satisfaction. There is still more I can do, such as research certain songs to find what albums and artists belong to them, but over all I have completed what I wanted to do with all that. Also on the lighter side of Zeke's life, Serene started talking to me. I hadn't heard from her in ages. She is my dawg from the 'Burg. It was a very pleasant surprise to hear from her again. But there is one thing I need to Rant about. That is the current condition of the ground. I hate when the all the ground is like this. It makes me think of something slimy and alive. Like a slug. I HATE SLUGS. It is so bad that I don't want to even step on the ground. You know as more and more time passes, I think I slip further and further down some scale of dementia. This I find slightly worrisome. But not too worrisome. I think I find my obsessive tendencies slightly more troubling. My bath towels have to be in a certain order. The shower curtain must be open. It really pains me to have it closed when company is over. Just recently I have started to organize my cards during a card game by making sure they are all upward according to the back of the card. Sometimes I wonder what is happening to me. I wonder if my fiddling with iTunes relates to this obsession. Hmmmm. Maybe. We shall see if I can actually let all the unfinished songs set for awhile. Probably not. I feel the need to go and start looking up info on them right now. But anyway, here is a quiz that I couldn't pass up:


You are Traveling Matt!!! You crave the great
outdoors and discovering new things and finding
new places!


What Fraggle Are You?
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To end this reading of the Gospel According to Zekius, I leave you with this:
"Into the pit with them blood thirsty sons of whores!" Peasant Lady, Army of Darkness