How Many Architects, Electricians, Geologists and Senators does it take to solve a 7th Grade geometry problem?

on November 17, 2011

So, I’ve been pretty busy with Hunted copy edits, but just had to share.  My husband (Architect # 1) was at a basketball practice with one of his partners (Architect # 2).  They received a text message from my brother-in-law (Electrician) who was trying to help my seventh grade niece with her homework in geometry.

No…I don’t remember what the problem was.  Something about three corners of a square in a rectangle, or something like that.  Well, the three men couldn’t agree.  So my husband contacted his other partner (Architect # 3), who came up with a completely different answer.  (Keep in mind, this is while basketball practice was going on, and these guys are the coaches.)

So, Hubby texted his uncle, who is a geologist.  The geologist was at a political dinner with a bunch of state senators.  He and two of the senators (one Democrat, one Republican) sketched the answer out on a napkin and forwarded it to my husband.  YES.  Bi-partisan politics is possible…if we’re taking about 7th grade geometry.

Well…they all came up with what they thought was the answer (3) and sent it to my brother-in-law.  My niece got her paper back yesterday…and the answer, was, ah,  5.    🙂

Today’s My Birthday…

on November 14, 2011

UPDATE:  The winner is:  Helene Robin – Congrats!

The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.”  Lucille Ball

Yeah, it’s true.  November 14th is my birthday.  I’m a Scorpio.  The family went out to dinner last night for both Steph and my birthdays (hers was the 8th).  Today is also my nephew’s birthday–what an awesome present he was ten years ago!

I’ve had a lot of great birthdays.  Okay, not A LOT.  But a few.  Though it’s the odd ones I really remember.  A waiter accidentally dumping an entire pitcher of ice water over my head when I turned eight.  I was wearing a cute green and white dress that had a cat in the front.  Odd that I remember that.  My first slumber party when I was twelve and we got snow in.  The first time I tried tequilla – when I turned 21.  Still don’t like tequilla.

Anyway…I’d like to celebrate today.  One commenter can choose either a signed copy of Fated or a signed copy of Claimed from my blog this week.  Just leave a comment.  What was your favorite birthday?

Who is your favorite hero (plus giveaway)

on November 8, 2011

Hi all!  I’m over dishing the dish with Brooke Moss today and we’re talking about ten very hot, sexy heroes.  Yeah, there are pictures.  Drop by and let us know which one is your favorite for a chance to win a signed copy of either Fated or Claimed. 

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