Posted on 08/12/2003 5:23:18 AM PDT by 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....
attenuate \at*ten*u*ate\, verb; adjective
attenuating, attenuates, attenuated; intransitive verb
attenuation; noun
1. To make slender, fine, or small: The drought attenuated the river to a narrow channel.
2. To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken: Medicine attentuated the fever's effect.
3. To lessen the density of; rarefy.
4. Biology: To make (bacteria or viruses) less virulent.
5. Electronics.: To reduce (the amplitude of an electrical signal) with little or no distortion.
6. To become thin, weak, or fine.
7. Reduced or weakened, as in strength, value, or virulence.
8. Botany: Gradually tapering to a slender point.
We may reject and reject till we attenuate history into sapless meagerness. --Sir F. Palgrave
Etymology: [Latin attenu re, attenu t- : ad-, ad- + tenu re, to make thin (from tenuis, thin. See ten- in Indo-European Roots).]
And proven true... how would you collect? Or when could it be proven false? *\;-)
That reminds me of a funny story about Dizzy Dean, the former Cardinals pitcher who became a radio/TV announcer for the Cardinals. Back then, tv coverage of baseball was much different as they didn't have all the highlight libraries available like they do today, so during rain delays they stayed with the broadcast and the announcers would talk about various things going on with the team while the cameras would pan across the field, the fans, and occasionally back to the booth. So, during a rain delay for a Cardinals game, the camera panned across a particular couple sitting in the stands that were kissing and necking throughout the rain delay. After about the fourth time the camera settled on the couple, Dizzy Dean said to his broadcast partner, "I think I've figured this couple out: he kisses her on the stikes, and she kisses him on the balls." It was hilarious and as soon as he got the first part out, his partner was saying "No Dizzy, don't say it, don't say it."
Person saying world will end by certain date recieves the amount of the bet at onset of bet from other party. Doubting party recieves double the bet amount if (when) date comes and goes.
You are so right.
Conversely, many of society's problems could be attributed to the fact that too many boys spend too much time looking at (and messing with) the point of exit without thinking about the end product.
He was such an outrageous and entertaining character. If he were here today he could probably salvage Monday Night Football.
Having HEARD all the media push on this topic, I refuse to follow the HERD and accept the "lifestyle". Or am I just being homophonic?
Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.
During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
Be happy to see him.
Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time.
Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
A good wife always knows her place.
My hat is off to Mrs Hobbes for her adherence to your Good Wife's Guide. she is a better woman than i! ; )
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