Word For The Day, Tuesday, August 5, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/5/03 | 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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blithe \blyth\, adjective
blither, blithest; adjective
blithely; adverb
blitheness; noun

1. Carefree and lighthearted.
2. Lacking or showing a lack of due concern; casual.

The blithe sounds of festal music. --Prescott.
A daughter fair, So buxom, blithe, and debonair. --Milton.

Etymology: [Middle English, from Old English bl the.]

[Texan5]

Happy puppy, Gabz!

[Conspiracy Guy]

When I drive in rain I turn off the lights and close my eyes. It's not so scarey then.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I had to help un embarrass Argh.

[Slip18]

Two photos sent to your aol address.

[Texan5]

Thanks, Gabz! I kind of thought that might be the case.

[Slip18]

A Harvey Wallbanger is orange juice, vodka and Galliano. It's a bit on the sweet side for me, but they are tasty.

[secret garden]

I always thought it sounded like Rush's lead-in.

[honeygrl]

you know.. if they made xanax for kids, mommies wouldn't need it.. (i just had to chase down the toddler who was running in circles with a sharp crochet needle.)

[Argh]

Harvey Wallbangers were very popular in the early to mid 70's.

[Laura Earl]

Remember how loud little pup LulaBelle was when I called to let you know we were on our way home?

[Conspiracy Guy]

I still have the voice message achived.

[Slip18]

I can't find a photo of a Harvey Wallbanger online, but here's a cake recipe for it. I think that's more up your alley, xs! But a 'banger is six parts oj, two parts vodka and one part Galliano in a glass filled with ice. The Galliano is floated on top.

Harveny Wallbanger cake.

The name comes from a surfer in SoCal. He liked the drink and his name was Harvey. One evening after a rotten day, he had one two many and started running into walls. At least that is part of the 'banger lore.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

Two babes asking for my nudity is an amazing thing, no doubt. But the real test is if they would ever ask for a repeat performance, and that request just plain ain't ever gonna float down the river.

[SeaDragon]

The Croqs should go first. Let the Coquettes be the judges of that! Where's SeaDragon?

I am here and I am certainly willing to be a judge.

;-)

[Robert A Cook PE]

""Ohio" at an amusement park would be rather difficult to achieve, I would think....

Depends entirely on how you scale the peaks, climb the mountains and slide down the valleys going down to (up from?) the Cumberland Gap ...

[Conspiracy Guy]

Wait the voice mail is first trip to vet. Way home was live.

[Slip18]

You are correctamundo, Arghie. They first showed up in the 70s.

This is making me feel a whole lot better. I shoveled dirt this morning, cleaned house and ran errands. Cyber will be home any time, so I want to be ahhhh, errr, relaxed for him.

[secret garden]

I'm still seriesly annoyed that the so-called investigation by the seriesly bizarre Frank Griswold(is he Clark's other stupid cousin?) is complete. Somehow I doubt it.

[xsmommy]

oh God i hate that kind of stuff! i do have good taste and i don't think that my contractor is lying to me. we like him. have known him for nearly 16 years. he is in the process of finishing our basement for us. he has done a great job. he is from Iran, and xshub is constantly imitating his accent.

[xsmommy]

oh what a coincedence! when i drive at night in the rain, i definitely close my eyes. otherwise i have those halo effects in my contact lenses from the oncoming lights....