I'm a Loser!

Well, it was bound to happen. Gumbo Writer (who usually holds her own pretty well in trivia quizzes and arcane knowledge tests of all manner), has scored thusly on today's quiz concerning all things spring~~~

Your Score: 0 / 100

0 people have scored lower than you.

A measly test of only eight questions. Sheesh! Even with test results proclaiming I'm a seasonal blithering idiot (hopefully, that "honor" is just contained to roughly one quarter of the year), I lurved the quick test. It had interesting historical information...and although I may not retain those pearls of wisdom, I had fun for the three minutes the test-taking lasted. So, if you're looking for something interesting to fill a few minutes, or if you just wanna boast how smart you are compared to me, go take the test here.

My only defense is that we really don't have spring in Louisiana. We go straight from "Winter" to "Summer" around these parts. Other than that, I fully accept my stoopidity.

Please report your scores. Mondays are the perfect day on which to feel even crappier about oneself. LOL

Note to Suldawg: I'm ready for my pounding. Any/all payback you dish out will not negate the thrill of my hitting a home run by re-awarding you another flock of Zombie Chickens! *snirk*

Undead Fowl

I've rarely felt so honored! My friend Jim Suldog/Suldawg Sullivan has bestowed a blog award of the highest caliber upon old Gumbo Writer. No big deal, you say? Hardly. Ya see...Suldawg does not like to receive or give out the many awards showered on his blog, and any of you who are familiar with his whackadoodle personality will have seen the scorching that donors receive when handing down new bling to him. Yep, I've been one of those fools myself. But besides being a master word-crafter, Suldawg has one of those unique shining personalities, stands up for what he believes in no matter what, and never makes an enemy. Quite a job, dontcha think? Plus, I'm partial to Jim because he's a rule breaker and maverick. And he's damned funny. *snirk*

Further, this particular award, coming from such a blog master, just peels my apple. I mean, who doesn't crave scrawny wrung-necked, eyeball-popping chickens adorning his/her blog?? So, thank you, Suldog, for the Zombie Chickens...although I received it because my blog's name fits nicely with the graphic's image...ya know...chicken 'n gumbo...I love it all the same!

Oh, saints preserve us! I just dropped by his bloggy to copy the specs for passing along the Zombie Chicken to others, and naturally, he's got an unsavory questionable post and photo up today. Blogger beware! LOL

Here's the rules and regs for accepting & passing along this supreme award:

The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken - excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all!

Here's my five, and it was certainly no easy chore!

1. Crazy Debbie over at Suburb Sanity because, well, she's as crazy as I am and I love reading her posts. Besides, zombie chickens fits right along with the other insanity she hosts.
2. As for the "excellence, grace & persistence" part of the rules, these two nominees fit that bill because they have made it in the harrowing world of publishing. If I haven't said it enough already...get their books! I love following the journey from book inception to birth, so here's to Mz. Boop-oop-a-doop Kathryn Magendie and her Tender Graces.
3. And Kimmi Richardson who's currently on a world book tour and media blitz with her The Unbreakable Child novel. You beat all the odds and roadblocks set against you since birth, my friend, and now are helping those who need your voice. Love ya! PS You're no longer a Writer in Waiting...you've made it!
4. Then there's Jamie Mason at Because I Love to Hear Myself Type for exceptional writing that pulls me right in. I hope you'll stop by and see what I mean soon.
5. And finally, just because I can (and I know it'll make him throw a tizzy), I'm re-awarding the Zombie Chickens to Suldog. He'll probably enjoy two packs of crazed egg-squirters over at his place! Mwahahahaha.

Thank you for the unending kindnesses and prayer power on my Mom's behalf. Love ya for it!