The Eternal Puzzle
The Eternal Puzzle No, not the meaning of life. No, not what is making the Mona Lisa smile. It’s a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle. It’s a charming snow scene in Manhattan and it’s been out since January – it’s lost its charm. Does anyone remember the old Briggs-Stratton tests? They were known as IQ tests and were popped on us with no warning in elementary school. I always liked them because there was no prepping and it was a break from the usual routine. And I was good at them! Taking these tests was much like doing puzzles to which I always was and still am addicted. And because I was quick, I always tested out that I was smarter than I was – I’ll take it! Now this blog proves that MY assessment was the correct one. No Mensa material here. Anyway, word comprehension – piece of cake! Math problems – a walk in the park! However my Achilles heel was spacial recognition. The task was to put the shapes together to make another the shape. HUH? I didn’t get it, so I think I j...