Blizzard Theory
I had an early morning IM from my boy, who was on the bus to campus as the blizzard settled in to West Michigan. He thought they would get about a foot of snow today, and he was hoping that his Arabic exam would be cancelled.
I admit that I miss the thought of a blizzard — the world comes to a monochromatic stop — and, provided you still have power, you can den up with the feeling of idle urgency. But, I don’t miss the actuality of a blizzard. It can deflate your humanity.
An advantage of living in North Carolina is that you don’t have to shovel sunshine.
20 Wonderful Words Which Shouldn’t be Allowed to Wither
Socyberty: “There are many words these days that are rarely used – and that is a great shame as even the simple act of their enunciation can bring on a smile, such is their irrefragable brilliance. Go on, drop a few in to your next conversation and ensure their preservation. You are guaranteed to be the cynosure of attention and contesseration will be guaranteed. In other words you will be the life and soul of the party and make many friends.”
From Nutation (nodding dog syndrome) to Lexicomane (lover of dictionaries) …
“Your taste preferences created this row:
Critically-Acclaimed Dysfunctional-Family Comedies
Dramas directed by Federico Fellini
Campy Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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My Netflix Account
I think the world might be safer if I were under house arrest …
WASHINGTON, DC–Seeking to make “comprehensive, high-quality lawn and garden care accessible to all Americans,” a coalition of House Republicans Monday introduced H.R. 4702, the Hastert-Armey Lawn-Care Reform Act.
“A healthy, productive, green lawn should be a reality for everyone, not just the rich,” said Sen. Dick Armey (R-TX), co-author of the bill. “No American should be forced to endure crabgrass, uneven edges, and poorly aerated soil just because they can’t afford a good landscaper.”
The Onion
