Thursday, March 11, 2010
And full of awesome words.
Here are some recent words of the day I’ve been meaning to write about.
transmogrify \transs-MAH-gruh-fye\ verb
: to change or alter greatly and often with grotesque or humorous effect
That’s right, transmogrify is actually a word. I always assumed it was something Bill Watterson made up.
I’m delighted to [...]
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Association of Words, on Wednesday
Today’s word: chilly
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Creating a Cover
Creating Blameless
I first looked at this because I quite liked “Soulless” and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
However, this is worth watching because it’s fascinating to watch a cover being created.
Alphabets
A is for Aztecs
(warned you not to expect anything from me this week)
Monday, March 8, 2010
Geeks Are Awesome
Expect nothing from me this week.
Instead, I give you awesome geeks.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Just a Reminder
Here’s the sound that plays when I get a new mail message at work.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
WEDNESDAY AHOY!
Today’s word: corrosive
Sunday, February 28, 2010
I Am Amused
I have a surprising number of friends who are hockey fans.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ass-O-Ci-Ate!
Today’s word is: Oxford
Sunday, February 21, 2010
No Pictures Here
My goal for yesterday was to take my camera and get pictures of some of the fabulous icicles around here. However, we spent four hours taking Grandmom to lunch and the grocery store, and I still had laundry to finish, so that plan was nixed. Perhaps I’ll get to it today, but since I’m baking [...]
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Allamaraine!
There was supposed to be a post here? With content?
Too bad.
I’ve got a lot on my mind, and none of it creative or interesting. So move along home, SHAP THREE!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Week Over Yet? How about Half Over?
It’s Wednesday. I’m going to work instead of on vacation.
Today’s word: fur
Monday, February 15, 2010
Slack! Slack! Slack!
What happens when Grandmom is gone and we are on vacation:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday that Is Tuesday but also Possibly Friday
Got that?
Today’s word is: plow
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Humph
Today has been very Monday like.
All I have to say about it is that tomorrow had damn well better be fabulous.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Goody Two-Shoes
Here you go Nathan:
Goody Two-Shoes noun
A smugly virtuous person.
Etymology
After the title character in The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes, a children’s book believed to have been written by Oliver Goldsmith
In this moralistic nursery tale, Margery is an orphan who has only one shoe. One day, when she gets the full pair, she runs about [...]
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Almost Skipped Thursday
Or perhaps I just should have.
I’ve read some good books recently. And… um…
Hey, look at the time! Gotta run!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday! Associate! Now!
It’s time for another round of Wednesday Word Association.
Today’s word: watch
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Clumsy Is as Clumsy Does
Things not to do if you are clumsy:
Play with old, splintery broom handles
Walk down the stairs with your hands in your pockets
Wear platform shoes
Eat spaghetti while wearing white
Cross the street with your hands in your pockets
Juggle knives
Juggle fire
Wear open toed shoes
Run with scissors
Use a pocket knife that is not a lock blade
Some of these are [...]
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