Hand me my crinoline

I took the Bem Androgyny Test to see how "fem" or "butch" I am. Now anyone that knows me knows that physically I'm not a "girlie" girl. I rarely wear makeup, I wear dresses on occasion, but have probably worn hose about 5 times in the past couple of decades, and I haven't worn heels since the Reagan administration.

Needless to say, I was rather surprised that, on this, I tested out as FEMININE.

I'm not talking -20 or -21 or even -25.

NOPE -- I ranked in at -37 check that -- grabbed the calculator in case I had made an error (hey I'll admit to mathematical errors) my score a -40.

Which in a way surprises me, I have been known to drive around without asking for directions or looking at a map.

But I suddenly have an urge to go do "guy" things. YO CREM need some help with the batteries soon?


Bem Androgyny Test

See if you are "Butch" or "Fem"

This test is a way of judging how masculine or feminine you are. Answer
questions as the term best fits you according to the following scale:

1 = Never or almost never true
2 = Usually not true
3 = Sometimes but infrequently true
4 = Occasionally true
5 = Often true
6 = Usually true
7 = Always or almost always true

Questions:

1. Acts as a Leader 31. Has leadership abilities
2. Adaptable 32. Moody
3. Affectionate 33. Loves children
4. Conceited 34. Reliable
5. Aggressive 35. Independent
6. Cheerful 36. Loyal
7. Ambitious 37. Individualistic
8. Conscientious 38. Secretive
9. Childlike 39. Sensitive to the needs of others
10. Conventional 40. Sincere
11. Analytical 41. Makes decisions easily
12. Compassionate 42. Shy
13. Assertive 43. Masculine
14. Friendly 44. Solemn
15. Does not use harsh language 45. Soft-spoken
16. Happy 46. Tactful
17. Athletic 47. Self-reliant
18. Eager to soothe hurt feelings 48. Sympathetic
19. Competitive 49. Self-sufficient
20. Helpful 50. Theatrical
21. Feminine 51. Tender
22. Inefficient 52. Truthful
23. Defends own beliefs 53. Strong personality
24. Flatterable 54. Understanding
25. Dominant 55. Willing to take a stand
26. Jealous 56. Unpredictable
27. Gentle 57. Warm
28. Likable 58. Unsystematic
29. Forceful 59. Willing to take risks
30. Gullible 60. Yielding

Answers:

1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____

7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____ 11. _____ 12. _____

13. _____ 14. _____ 15. _____ 16. _____ 17. _____ 18. _____

19. _____ 20. _____ 21. _____ 22. _____ 23. _____ 24. _____

25. _____ 26. _____ 27. _____ 28. _____ 29. _____ 30. _____

31. _____ 32. _____ 33. _____ 34. _____ 35. _____ 36. _____

37. _____ 38. _____ 39. _____ 40. _____ 41. _____ 42. _____

43. _____ 44. _____ 45. _____ 46. _____ 47. _____ 48. _____

49. _____ 50. _____ 51. _____ 52. _____ 53. _____ 54. _____

55. _____ 56. _____ 57. _____ 58. _____ 59. _____ 60. _____

Column totals: (Add up the values in each of the six columns.)

1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____

Masculine traits: _____ Add column 1 to column 5.

Feminine traits: _____ Add column 3 to column 6.

Bem score: _____ Subtract Feminine traits from Masculine traits.
Masculine traits - Feminine traits = Bem score.
Compare Bem score to the androgyny scale below.

Androgyny scale:

Masculine > +20
Nearly Masculine +10 to +19
Androgynous + 9 to - 9
Nearly feminine -10 to -19
Feminine < -20

Columns 1 and 5 are the "Masculine" traits.
Columns 3 and 6 are the "Feminine" traits.
Columns 2 and 4 are the "Neutral" traits.

Just call 1-800-Darwin

There are Darwin Awards, awarded posthumously (obviously) to those that, through their own stupidity, have successfully removed themselves from the gene pool. Obviously, some people want to add themselves to the list of recipients.

Here are excerpts from this article from today's Chicago Tribune.

A few questions first ....

1) Why bring a gun to school in the first place?

2) If you're so darn smart about guns, can't you figure if the durn thing is loaded?

3) If you do manage to shoot yourself, shouldn't you call for medical help before running to hide the gun by throwing it in plain site (on the grassy knoll?)

4) What are they teaching students in Chicago schools anyway?

I had to strike question 3. I mean if someone is stupid enough to bring a gun to school, without checking first to see if it's loaded, they probably don't have enough brains to stop the friggin bleeding.

Gun sneaked into high school
Officials investigate security breakdown after 2 are hurt


By Mary Owen
Tribune staff reporter

April 11, 2007

After two students were shot at a South Side high school Tuesday, school officials are investigating how one of them was able to slip a gun into the building, especially since security had been beefed up at the school following a shooting last month.

Police said a 15-year-old student at Chicago Vocational Career Academy brought the gun to school and accidentally fired it once, striking himself in the left thigh. The bullet also hit the right thigh of a 14-year-old student sitting next to him in class.

The students had been passing the gun between them and thought it was not loaded, Deputy Chief Michael Shields said.

Both students were hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday.

School officials said students enter the building through three main entrances, where they must swipe identification cards. The entrances are equipped with metal detectors.

Chicago Public Schools spokesman Michael Vaughn, said reports that students go through the metal detectors at random were untrue.

"Every student is screened every day," Vaughn said.

However, school security records show the two students did not swipe their cards Tuesday to enter the school, said Andres Durbak, an officer with the district's Bureau of Safety and Security.

Vaughn said they will review surveillance video and conduct interviews to determine how and where the students entered the school, located at 2100 E. 87th St.

Additional security guards were added after two 16-year-old students were injured March 22 when an unknown person opened fire on them in the school's parking lot, Vaughn said. After Tuesday's incident, even more security guards will be at the entrances, he said.

"We'll provide additional presence at the building and talk to administrators and make sure to get the weapons out," Vaughn said. "Obviously, the safety of our students and staff are of the highest priority to us, and we will do everything we can do to beef up security at our school."

Tuesday's shooting occurred about 2:15 p.m during 8th period, police said. One of the students was showing a 9 mm Ruger handgun to another in the back of a science class when the gun went off accidentally, said Assistant Deputy Police Supt. Robert Lopez.

Lopez said the 15-year-old student ran outside bleeding and threw the gun in a grassy area on the east side of the school. Security guards confronted him as he came back inside, and he led them to where the gun was hidden, Lopez said.

He is being treated at University of Chicago Hospitals, while the other student was taken to Stroger Hospital, Lopez said.

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mowen@tribune
Copyright © 2007, Chicago Tribune

I'm just like everyone else.....

I thing all the other augustmoms that blog have done this so I guess I should follow along. Many of these interest me because they seem to be written by people who are like, 1/2 my age.

1. Explain what ended your last relationship.

Divorce :}. Mostly we got married way too young and should have gotten married to each other.

2.When was the last time you shaved?

I don't remember. I have very light hair and it's winter here so I'm not seeing a big need.

3. What were you doing this morning at 8 am?

Driving the kids to school (late)

4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?

Proofreading tax returns.

5. Are you any good at math?

Not so much.

6. Your prom night, what do you remember about it?

Not really all that much.

7. Do you have any famous ancestors?

Supposedly some pirates ;} ARGH

8. Have you had to take a loan out for school?

No (should have)

9. Last thing received in the mail?

Form from the IRS

10. How many different beverages have you had today?

Coffee

11. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to?

Beach Boys and Chicago. They were touring together. I was at home and a guy came to deliver pizzas and had a Chicago & the Beach Boys t-shirt on. I expressed envy that he had gotten to go, and about 1/2 later he called, said he had tickets for the next night, and asked me to go. I wonder what will happen when my daughter is 16 and wants to go on a date with a practically total stranger??

12. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?

Don't think so.

13. What’s the most painful dental procedure you’ve had done?

Wisdom teeth pulled. I was living on the cheap and I went to my girlfriend's brother -- he was a brand new dentist and not quite qualified to do the job.

14. What is out your back door?

Giant doing cartwheels, a statue wearing highheels okay -- a swingset and beautiful yellow forsythia.

15. What did you do last night?

Had Easter dinner at the Sister-in-laws (which was a rerun of Easter lunch).

16. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?

Don't mind -- makes it frizzy and lighter. I don't mind the frizz as long as I have my hair in layers.

17. Have you ever received one of those big tins with 3 different kinds of popcorn?

YEAH -- they are GREAT for storing dog food.

18. Have you ever been to a planetarium?

Yes. Quite a few actually -- I need to take Chip again.

19. Do you re-use towels after you shower?

Yes.

20. Something you are excited about?

TAX SEASON WILL END - 8 days 12 hours and 7 minutes (but who is counting). I see the light at the end of the tunnel (or maybe that's just another train heading in my direction).

21. What is your favorite flavor of jell-o?

What if I don't particularly care about jello??

22. Describe your key chain..

I don't have a keychain. I have too many keys, the car door opener, the thing (with a dead battery) that chirps when I lose my keys.

BEST keyring I ever had was my "Kermit the Frog" keyring. It was a color of green that was never seen in nature -- and it was impossible to lose the keys with THAT COLOR on the keyring.

23. Where do you keep your change?

pocket - and then in a plastic cup on my dresser.

24. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?

Hmmm -- either a couple of weeks ago at a women in business breakfast *OR* would we count yesterday when the kids (and two adults) did a version of Mary Poppins for the family Easter party??

25. What kind of winter coat do you own?

I have a big green down filled thing, and a leather jacket that I got from my sister when she (what's the opposite of outgrew?? grewndown??) it.

26.. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?

Depends on what kind of a mood I'm in, how tired I am, yada yada.

27. Do you love someone right now?

Quite a few someones.

28. Have you ever cheated on someone?

Not since the Reagan administration. Not that I'm all that straight laced -- I'm too tired and don't want to keep track of lies.

29. Do you have a crush on someone right now?

There is a woman that works for me. I am TOTALLY in love with her dog Silver.

30.How many pairs of shoes do you own?

one pair of birks - one pair of gym shoes - pair of Uggs - and a pair of "dress" shoes.