Word For The Day, Monday, August 18, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/18/03 | 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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stolid \STAH-luhd\, adjective:
stolidity, stolidness; noun
stolidly; adverb

1. Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility.
2. Not easily aroused or excited
3. Dull; impassive.

He destroys the public for historical work by convincing it that history is synonymous with heavy, stolid prosing.
--Allan Nevins, "What's the Matter With History?"

Etymology: [Latin stolidus, stupid. See stel- in Indo-European Roots.]

[secret garden]

I know about the Just Dang ping list but do we have a Just Ow! list?

[xsmommy]

that cub-making is tough work, miss slippy. it will wear a tiger out...: )

[Slip18]

I don't get PMS. I always have it.

[Laura Earl]

You certainly are being sweet for a Monday morning! And I like it..

[Slip18]

Yes, I see the Tiger lazing about by the tree while the Tigress is out hunting for food for the cubbies.

[hobbes1]

You know better than that.....

[Texan5]

Well, I like to cook, but I can't afford chef school, and I'm not sure I'd want to cook for a living-if I did, I probably wouldn't enjoy doing it at home as much as I do now. I am seriously considering selling my fresh herbs, homemade soaps and really fragrant candles I get wholesale out of Odessa starting by selling out of my home, though. If it got good, then I'd need a storefront, but rent is cheap for businesses out here. I'm doing a market survey on the idea, and so far, it looks pretty good.

[xsmommy]

i know nothing of the sort! Slippy is the one that knows all in this regard!!

[xsmommy]

i think that sounds cool! I would love to have a cross-stitch shop, if i had my druthers!

[Gabz]

LOL!!!!!!!

[Slip18]

Is that you, Big Guy?

[theDentist]

'Mordig.... I hab allergies toda. Mmmold or sbthig else.

Go-ig for allerest.

[xsmommy]

the hobbes family logo! how clever!!

[Conspiracy Guy]

You should see the pretty sampler LE is making for Flurrette about the wedding day. LE is so sweet.

[Gabz]

We could start a chain of all in-one cross-stitch, herb, jelly and candle shops!!!

[hobbes1]

Right smartass, you will kindly note the Number.




5.


That only leaves room for three cubs. JA!

[Conspiracy Guy]

That would be true about lions but tigers are very solitary. They scream up a mate, then mate, then part. Male lions hang around and let the females feed them and the cubs. Male lions are so smart.

[Texan5]

My daughter does lovely cross stitch, but I just don't seem to have the patience for it. I have crocheted countless afghans, though-I am working on another one now for the master bedroom. In my new business scenario, I use the herbs I already grow, and the soaps I already make and give away. The candles, and a really great line of incense I buy wholesale.

[xsmommy]

that is a great idea. i am currently doing a xs for a friend that is moving into his new house. it is a wonderful gift and i am sure that Flurette will love and cherish the xs!

[Texan5]

Hey, I like that idea!