Anal Retention Test
I was clearing out some old files on my computer and came across this. I wrote it in about 1999 (back when people still wrote cheques) predominantly to take the p*** out of a teaching colleague that was the opposite end of this particular spectrum to me! He took it as the silly, light-hearted bit of fun it was meant to be, but he did actually score nearly full marks. We are still friends and he's a headteacher now. Just shows you how far a bit of anal retention can take one. *************************************************** DEFINITION A popular term for “anal retentive personality,” a personality marked by excessive orderliness, extreme meticulousness, and often suspicion and reserve. According to psychoanalysis, an anal personality is formed in early childhood as a result of efforts to control bowel movements. *************************************************** Now tell me, does anal retention *increase with age? *really make life easier? *have very strong links to the need to b...
good idea...
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Well now that looks like a fantastic mosaic! Is it glass, synthetic, porcelain, natural stone?
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ReplyDeleteIt's paper and watercolour Eric - that's all. My fellar has just recorded an album he's calling shards - so I am playing around with shards until I get cut and cry.
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Absolutely love it!!
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Ps. Your pressy should have arrived at your office on Friday. Give me a shout and let me know when you get it....and if you like it! *crosses fingers*
Nice title Andy. Nice art Moll xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol and Claire. I have added a photo of the CD but the colours are not as vibrant in the photo as they are in real life.
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