I was reading an article in the NY Times the other day about how people forge "bonds" with others who have the same name. And these "others" are found via the internet. One of the craziest things is, the similarities found between the Googlegangers. Yes! there's a term for people with similar names. Similarities range from hobbies, to professions, to spouses!
So in the spirit of finding my other selves I googled! And I am stunned. And I am freaked. Here are my reults:
The first hit is for a spelling bee contestant in NY. I am also a spelling bee champion.
Second hit is a gal who graduated in 1971 from a Pittsburgh HS. I like cheesesteak sandwiches. (ok, so that one's reaching!)
Third...head coach for Eastern Oregon soccer team! Word to the third on that one:)
A tax deviant also pops up. I claim NO likability to that one!
A Maid of Honor, clothes designer, Katrina victim, math whiz, dead.
The real me pops up on pages 1 and 2! A facebook result, Roch Community Band and for this blog.
I have no message. No "Moral of the Story" or "Meaning of Life" to relay. I guess it's take it or leave it. This could prove that we are all somehow connected. This could prove nothing. I just thought it was an interesting/cool article! Maybe you'd like to check it out!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/us/10names.html?_r=2&scp=2&sq=same+name&st=nyt&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
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Hit #1) A 17-year old Australian who likes Pirates of the Caribbean
and soccer (1 out of 2 ain't bad)
Hit #2) A menswear designer in Portland, Oregon (not even close!)
Hit #3) A big Paul Simon fan in England (nope)
Hit #4) An architect in the Netherlands ( I do like architecture!)
Other cool stuff:
There's a park named after me in El Cajon, California!
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