According to a couple of online typing tests I tried, I type in the 100 words per minute range. (That's with no errors.)

When I used to work in administrative jobs, my typing speed was "really good" (according to my employers). I went from 60 wpm to 80 wpm in no time from all the time spent at the computer. Now, after all these years of being self-employed as a full-time writer and editor, I'm at 100 wpm.

That's pretty good, but still not great. If you try out your own typing speed at the following online typing sites, you'll see that the fastest typists tend to type in the 120-150 range.

Try 'em out... they're FUN!

Music Catch is a simple online game that's put to music. It's quite relaxing, while challenging at the same time.

Oh my goodness...

This online game looks like so much fun, but I'm having a hard time getting past Level 1!

Jim is addicted to this game.

Any time I walk past his office and he happens to be taking a break from work, he's playing Pacman!

Here's another fun online game. But this one has a purpose: To help end world hunger.

FreeRice has a custom database containing thousands of words at varying degrees of difficulty ... FreeRice automatically adjusts to your level of vocabulary. It starts by giving you words at different levels of difficulty and then, based on how you do, assigns you an approximate starting level. You then determine a more exact level for yourself as you play. When you get a word wrong, you go to an easier level. When you get three words in a row right, you go to a harder level. This one-to-three ratio is best for keeping you at the 'outer fringe' of your vocabulary, where learning can take place."

There are 50 different levels, but it's supposedly quite rare for anyone to make it past level 48.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Some people prefer "beachy"... others like hiking... some are avid fishermen... others just want to relax & hang out.

Been wondering what you're going to do on your next vacation?

Spend a few minutes online with "Mr. Hungry Suitcase" and see what you're really in the mood for. At the end, there's a fun personalized song -- just for you. And some great suggestions for travel locations that meet your dreams.

...It's FUN!