Word For The Day, Thursday, 10/31/02, Happy Halloween!

The Verbivores | 10/31/02 | The Teachers

[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. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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ignominy \Ig"no*min*y\ noun
ignominies; noun, plural
ignominious; adjective
ignominiously; adverb
ignominiousness; noun

1. Great personal dishonor or humiliation
2. Shameful or disgraceful action, conduct, or character
3. Public disgrace or dishonor; reproach; infamy.
4. Marked by shame or disgrace
5. Deserving disgrace or shame; despicable
6. Degrading; debasing

Then first with fear surprised and sense of pain, Fled ignominious
--Milton.

Etymology: [L. ignominiosus: cf. F. ignominieux.] Date: 15th century

[Slip18]

Conspiracy theorists and tin foil hatters are out there right now en masse.

[Bella_Bru]

Boo! I am so ready for tonight. I finally came up with a way to have red food coloring come out of the lawn sprinkler!!!

[Cyber Liberty]

I'd be interested at how you manage to clean up the mess afterwards....

[Bella_Bru]

Well, it is going to go straight into the lawn. I had to buy one of those lawn sprinklers, because I had no clue how to get into the system of sprinklers we have installed in the lawn. Plus, it'll be pretty diluted by the water, but it'll look close enough to blood to scare the little kids.

I have them arranged so they won't hit the house.

[xsmommy]

and your costume, miss bella?

[Cyber Liberty]

A first grade teacher explains to her class that she is a Texas Aggie fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they are Aggie fans too. Not really knowing what an Aggie fan was, but wanting to be liked by their teacher, their hands go flying into the air.

There is, however, one exception. Little Johnny has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks him why he has decided to be different. Because I'm not an Aggie fan" he reports.

Then," asks the teacher, "what are you?"

I'm a Texas Longhorn fan" boasts the little boy.

The teacher asks Little Johnny why he is a Texas Longhorn fan.

Well, my dad and mom are both Longhorn fans, so I'm a Longhorn fan too" he responds.

"That's no reason," the teacher says. "What if your mom was a moron and your dad was an idiot. What would you be then?"

Little Johnny SMILES and says, "Then I'd be an Aggie fan."

[SeaDragon]

Thanks camle, you are full of firsts this morning.

[SeaDragon]

Bad to the Bone! HAHA How perfect.

Sorry you are home sick today.

[xsmommy]

aha, the birthday queen has arrived, here is your bday crown, sea!

[SeaDragon]

Thank you for the lovely cake.

That is the best offer I have had all day.

;-)

[SeaDragon]

Oh, I do, I do.

[xsmommy]

normally, bday footwear is not available, but these came with the crown...thought you would look good in them....

[Bella_Bru]

Hey, I didn't know it was your birthday! Have a great one!

Happy Birthday to Sea, my tattooed sister in sin!

[SeaDragon]

Thank you Miss Slip. I so like surprises.

[Bella_Bru]

Oh, well I am being nice this year. I am going as a fairy godmother, but I am not in the business of sending women to balls. I am the boys' fairy godmother. I am fulfilling their wishes. ;-)

[SeaDragon]

Very nice birthday song, Slip. Thanks

And a basket of goodies too! Double thanks.

[CholeraJoe]

I must say that your birthday suit is looking well-pressed and crisp today.

[SeaDragon]

And cheerleaders!

Oh my!

[SeaDragon]

Thanks xs. I like the crown very much and the feathers have distinct possibilities..........

[Slip18]

Happy Birthday, Sea! Hope you had a great day!