Word For The Day, Friday, November 19, 2004

Friday, November 19, 2004 | Slip 18

[Slip18]

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today.

The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.

New WFTD:

conspicuous

NOUN

This word is pronounced “cons pick you us.

Etymology: This dictionary has the etymology way too small. Where’s Miss Rika with her new eyes?

1) Obvious to the eye or mind: PLAINLY VISIBLE: MANIFEST.
2) Attracting or tending to attract attention by reason of SIZE, brilliance, contrast, station: STRIKING, EMINENT
3) Undesirably noticeable by reason of violation of good taste or sense.

[frithguild]

Similar to seasoning a wok.

Here is Fish Chowder:
1 1/4 lb. lobster - cook and remove meat
Prepare lobster stock with tail and claw shells
-shrimp/lobster stock optional
-tamale in stock optional
-strain with coffee filter when done
mirepiox
- render hickory smoked bacon cubes
- add 1/2 stick butter
- include fresh corn with other vegs
- add garlic just before stock
add stock and simmer until vegtables are soft.
-Salt and black pepper to taste
add parsley, a little oregano par boiled cubed potatoes and clams
when clams oped add haddock or cod.
Add lobster when fish is done.

[xsmommy]

that is so very sweet!!!

[xsmommy]

don/t know where today's teach got off to, but you get an A++ from me for that@!

[Dutchgirl]

Good Evening.

This is my lone post of the night. I enjoyed your rhyme scheme...and a beer.

I have just been at the Catholic church getting ready for Lillie's baptism tomorrow. I don't remember my family having a huge get together and party for any of our baptisms, but apparently it is a big thing in Ecuador and we have in laws flying in, and they are bringing gifts, music and adult beverages. We are very warm but restrained, in a southern protestant way. I am preparing myself for culture clash.

I have had an old Bugs Bunny skit running through my head all day..."What do they do on a rainy night in Rio?..."

[Jack Deth]

Hi, Dutchgirl:

I'm sure that Lillie will have a wonderful baptism. With lots of family and joyous well-wishing.

Don't worry about about culture clash. Relax. Tomorrow's going to be all about Lillie. Accept compliments and gifts graciously as they are given and enjoy the celebration of life.

Jack.

[secret garden]

It will be a joyous occasion. I love baptisms. They make me misty.

[secret garden]

Last one out and first one back? Not a good sign...

[Texan5]

Thanks, Loney-it sounds delicious, but I can't eat right after cooking something that has a strong aroma-every time I cook stew, soup, saute onions or garlic or bake bread I have to wait until late at night ot the next day to eat it-I actually feel like I've already eaten a large helping of it. Hence, I grill meat outside at every opportunity so I can eat it while it is fresh and hot-hubby thinks I'm nuts...

[Texan5]

Morning-I'm going to enjoy the quiet and read for a bit-while hubby is setting up his saw and planer to cut some wood to make more bookshelves for the loft...

[secret garden]

I'm heading out for some early sales. I'll be back much later, hopefully to read. I've got Ben Stein's latest book and it's a good one.

[VRWCmember]

What is more conspicuous: the silence of the dems regarding the latest information about the partisan attacks on Tom Delay, or the hypocritical braying by the jackass party leadership about GOP party rule change for leaders victimized by partisan politically motivated indictments? Pelosi and hillary were among the most vocal in criticizing the rule change; of course they neglected to mention the fact that the democrats don't even have a similar rule so the relaxed ethics rule is still infinitely more stringent than the restrictions democrats impose on themselves. Perhaps they are counting on the fact that the public is not conscious; up til recently the MSM could conveniently keep such facts concealed. But in the internet age, fortunately the facts will come out, revealing their lack of integrity.

[Dutchgirl]

Only joy to report...in a strange way. Grandpa and I had strep last week and Lillie woke up with a 100F fever...which went down to 98.6F by 8am. I went to the church to prepare. A close friend had supplied the gown and Lillie looked like this.

Then her OTHER grandma, grandpa, great grandma and two great grandpas arrived...Father Fred explained the significance of the ceremony, and a melding of Catholic and Protestant cultures, Catholic God-mother, Protestant Christian Witness "God-father" occured within 100 miles of Matanzas Bay.

We drank alot of wine and indulged (wings, cheese, shrimp, snow peas)in alot of family story telling. It turns out that Lillian was born (prematurely) on St. Anselm's feast day. You've never heard of St. Anselm? He is the patron saint of the ontological argument.

How appropriate is that?

My daughter's pediatrician, also Catholic, mother of 6 boys, agreed to see Lillie tomorow after worship, if she is still running a temp. And you thought the age of miracles had passed...

[Jack Deth]

A wonderful, joyous day, Dutchgirl! One you and your family will treasure forever.

Jack.

[SeaDragon]

it is one of my favorites for sure..........

such promise.........

[secret garden]

Getting the doc to see the baby on a Sunday - that IS a miracle! I hope she is feeling better soon.

[xsmommy]

congratulations to all of you, sounds like a wonderful day! but your links didn't work for me and i was disappointed. where is matanzas bay?

[xsmommy]

what were you doing up so late Ms. SG????

[secret garden]

I just got home from work and was trying to wind down. There is a hilarious post(#21) on this thread.

[Dutchgirl]

Sorry. I was trying to convey this

After military maneuvering from, what is now called, Matanzas Bay, he attacked Fort Caroline by land and subsequently defeated the French forces. Then, following orders from King Phillip II of Spain, he had French prisoners executed. The Bay was thereafter known as Matanzas, which means slaughter in Spanish.

Matanzas Bay is in St. Augustine . The "French forces" mentioned here are Huguenot pilgrims.

The other one St. Anselm

try this link.

[xsmommy]

OMG i have tears running down my face, i copied it to send to xsbro, who HAS lived in TX and likes chili and will laugh himself sick over it!