Word For The Day, Thursday, July 17, 2003

The Verbivores | 7/17/03 | The Teacher

[RikaStrom]

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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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prosaic /Pro*sa"ic/; adjective
prosaical adjective
prosaically; adverb
prosaicness; noun

1a. Consisting or characteristic of prose.
1b. Matter-of-fact; straightforward.
2. Lacking in imagination and spirit; dull.
3. Of or pertaining to prose; resembling prose; in the form of prose; unpoetical; writing or using prose; as, a prosaic composition.
4. Dull; uninteresting; commonplace; unimaginative

Etymology: [Late Latin pr saicus, from Latin pr sa, prose. See prose.]

[xsmommy]

very succintly stated, vast ; )

[Gabz]

I love it!!!!

I walked into one of the local corner stores the other day for something and was pleasantly surprised to see the clerk sitting at the desk with an ashtray and cigarette burning.

I have met very few people here that don't smoke.

The owner of one place we go to told me point blank she would fight tooth and nail against any such thing. But she is not looking to see any such ideas floating around anytime in the near future. When anyone comes in asking for non-smoking she is perfectly happy to accomodate them, she has what could literally be considered a seperate building and that is her non-smoking section. In the nearly 3 years we have been going to this place I have only seen people in there once - granted I am usually there during the daytime, so at night it may be different.

[NeoCaveman]

Arnold rides the big one!

leave Maria Shriver alone.... LOL

[Conspiracy Guy]

It's settled then. Men can and women need to refrain.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I wouldn't have a Business Jet. But short of structural failure (RARE) small planes can be safely landed in most engine failure situations.

[camle]

oh i don't disagree, but that poor herioc Norton didn't last too long afterwards.

[secret garden]

The only big thing about Maria is that JAW!

[camle]

are you saying that those pants make Maris look fat?

[camle]

you're assuming that suitable landing places can be found. I know that they will come down, the question becomes in how many pieces.

[secret garden]

I flew in a turbo prop once and never prayed so much on a flight. Had a baby and a preschooler with me and was scared to death the entire time.

[NeoCaveman]

The only big thing about Maria is that JAW!

Could you imagine if she and Jay Leno had a kid, it would be all jaw.

[secret garden]

That would be scary. Someone with photo shop should work on that possibility.

[TheGrimReaper]

A bit of prose from WND, which should surprise absolutely NOBODY:
[Vince] Foster probe a fraud

[VRWCmember]

It's settled then. Men can and women need to refrain.

That's right, if the women need pleasuring they should just call us.

[NeoCaveman]

Oh dear lord, Madonna is now shilling for the GAP, then again isn't that what she built a career doing?

[Conspiracy Guy]

It may sound silly but motorcycles, cars, trucks, boats, and airplanes are wonderful machines. When treated with care and respect they serve us well. The thing I like about the homebuilt/kitplane movement is that it allows the owner/builder to do his own construction/assembly and the FAA then certifies that owner/builder to do his own maintenance on the plane he built. Certified Engines require FAA certified mechanic. This allows a proper bonding between man and machine. If I know the builder and his level of competence, I'd rather fly a homebuilt than a factory built plane.

[secret garden]

Aaaaay, chihuahua!

[xsmommy]

i don't know, grimmy. i know the Park policeman that discovered Foster's body. i also know that a coworker of a friend, happened to be on a cruise with Ken Starr and was seated at his table at dinner. he asked him if he thought it was suicide, and Starr said yes. i know it is all anecdotal, but that is my personal knowledge on the subject.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Good piolts avoid situations that don't permit a landing. Mountain flying and as far as I'm concerned night flying in any plane is foolish.

[xsmommy]

and the reverse?