I'm a 53 today.

Yeah... I know you hate this stuff. But I'm low on time to post all the exciting things going on in my life (yawn) so I thought I'd pass along this handy-dandy "Dr Phil test." (Dr. Phil scored 55; he did this test on Oprah - she was a 38.) I got a 53. Very interesting... not sure I buy it but it is better than nothing folks.

**wink**

Answers are for who you are NOW.... not in the past. Have pen or pencil and paper ready to keep track of your letter answers to each question.

1. When do you feel your best?
a - In the morning
b - During the afternoon and early evening
c - Late at night

2. You usually walk...
a - Fairly fast, with long steps
b - Fairly fast, with little steps
c - Less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d - Less fast, head down
e - Very slowly

3. When talking to people you...
a - Stand with your arms folded
b - Have your hands clasped
c - Have one or both your hands on your hips
d - Touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e - Play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with...
a - Your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b - Your legs crossed
c - Your legs stretched out or straight
d - One leg curled under you

5. Something is really amusing; you react with...
a - Big appreciative laugh
b - A laugh, but not a loud one
c - A quiet chuckle
d - A sheepish smile

6. When going to a party or social gathering you...
a - Make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b - Make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c - Make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating, and then are interrupted, do you:
a - Welcome the break
b - Feel extremely irritated
c - Vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most?
a - Red or Orange
b - Black
c - Yellow or Light Blue
d - Green
e - Dark Blue or Purple
f - White
g - Brown or Gray

9. When in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you are....
a - Stretched out on your back
b - Stretched out face down on your stomach
c - On your side, slightly curled
d - With your head on one arm
e - With your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are...
a - Falling
b - Fighting or Struggling
c - Searching for something or somebody
d - Flying or floating
e - Usually not dreaming
f - Having pleasant dreams

POINTS:
1. A2 B4 C6
2. A6 B4 C7 D2 E1
3. A6 B2 C5 D7 E6
4. A4 B6 C2 D1
5. A6 B4 C3 D5 E2
6. A6 B4 C2
7. A6 B2 C4
8. A6 B7 C5 D4 E3 F2 G1
9. A7 B6 C4 D2 E1
10. A4 B2 C3 D5 E6 F1

Now add up your total... here's what it means.

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting. You are highly volatile, impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right decisions. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to your head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return! Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy; very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions & who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

Freedom Sings TONIGHT

Belmont University and The Freedom Forum present Freedom Sings, a free public concert celebrating the First Amendment with award-winning artists such as Bill Lloyd and Don Henry performing "music they didn’t want you to hear" and "music with a message," on Tue., October 4, at 7 p.m. (TODAY) in the Massey Performing Arts Center. The concert is sponsored by The Tennessean and Belmont’s New Century Journalism Program.

Well-known songs like "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Good Rockin' Tonight" and "Puff, the Magic Dragon" all have something in common – they each are among hundreds of American popular songs that have been challenged or suppressed because of controversy over their content. These and other songs that have shaped the nation are performed as part of Freedom Sings, a live multi-media performance celebrating freedom of expression in America.

Using musical performance, film, photographs and narration, the critically acclaimed 90-minute program tells the story of almost three centuries of banned or censored music in America, inviting the audience to take a fresh look at the First Amendment and the impact of freedom of speech. >>more

I know... going to see a presentation about the First Amendment doesn't sound exciting, but let me tell you... it is.

Please, go. You won't regret it.

St. Theresa's Prayer

May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into our bones,
and allow your soul the freedom
to sing, dance, praise and love.

It is there for each and every one of you.

Annapolis bound

Hey blog peeps... sitting at BNA right now waiting to board a flight to Annapolis. I'm traveling for work and hope to be able to be online when I'm gone. I hope to post a little while I'm out, however, I'm not sure I'll have anything exciting to tell you about since I'll be on our department retreat until Friday. Well... actually... it is usually a fun time because it is the one time a year when we have face time with our peers in DC and the media people from our five regions.

Don't miss me too, much!

Karleen debut at the Bluebird

Last night I went to the Bluebird to see my friend Karleen Watt in her first weeknight round at the Bluebird Cafe. She was awesome! And, she was in good company... ITR w/ her was our friend Shane, Anthony Smith and Jeffrey Steele.

Wow.

Good times.

I love Nashville.

Steve C on BCC tonight?

A few weeks ago, my friend Steve C backed up the Van Zants when they played for a taping of Comedy Central's Blue Collar Comedy.

I have it on good authority that the episode is supposed to air tonight at either 9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. (there are two episodes programmed back-to-back).

While I can't find the details anywhere to confirm, thought you might want to check it out!

Saturday matinee

JTC and I went to a 1 p.m. matinee of Daltry Calhoun on Saturday in Cool Springs. Contrary to some of the critic reviews out there, we liked it. It isn't Oscar winning or anything, but it is entertaining and has a cool message. (Sometimes I think the critics are out of touch.) There were several story lines going on at once, but like a good Seinfeld episode, they all came together at the end. It's a quirky feel good movie. I cried (didn't expect that) and laughed. Johnny Knoxville was surprisingly believable. The person who really made the movie was Sophie Traub, the girl who played his daughter June. She's going to be one to watch.

When I heard BMT's song play, I felt myself getting a little choked up. Not sure why, just happy for them I guess. "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" begins to play as the movie ends and the credits begin to roll, you hear Ricky's dobro fade up and then Micol's sweet, soulful voice. Sooooo cool.

After seeing the movie, we went and bought the soundtrack. The song selection for the movie was excellent and the hidden track of BMT's fast version of "Put You Head on My Shoulder" was soulfully rockin'.

Please go see the movie.