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.]

[xsmommy]

i am feeling deprived of public sex acts.

[honeygrl]

"Yep, we have gotten pretty trashy. "

Maybe we should get trashed next.

[Laura Earl]

Well you and xshub have a project to work on.

[Laura Earl]

That would make work much more interesting.

[hobbes1]

Well, I should have been more obliging at lunch...Sorry ; )

[Argh]

For a small fee, I'll perform one with you. If you're very nice.

[honeygrl]

"i am feeling deprived of public sex acts. "

You still have time to create a few.

[Gabz]

OoooooH this kinda stolid (#1) garbage makes my blood boil.

Once we realize high standards alone can't improve our schools, we'll still be stuck with them.

Wall Street arithmetic is selling public schools short

What's this idiot's solution - throw more money at them?????????

[xsmommy]

that is so definitely not my style~!

[hobbes1]

It seemed to be after a couple of drinks~!

[Conspiracy Guy]

TRIPOD

[Gabz]

Don't.

[Conspiracy Guy]

That she is.

[xsmommy]

says who?

[hobbes1]

I can only speak to my perception of the situation ; )

[Conspiracy Guy]

I like to say, "LulaBelle's mom is AKC and her dad is from a good neighborhood."

[xsmommy]

i had nothing to drink and you know it. liar.

[honeygrl]

"that is so definitely not my style~! "

Well, if you change your mind, my suggestion is a dressing room stall at Macy's...

Bad idea: a hammock in any location.

[Texan5]

My ex always wanted to have sex in a risky place even after twenty years, but I only gave in a couple of times early on because it really wasn't my thing, and I had visions of being arrested for public lewdness. My present hubby told me right up front that he wouldn't have sex with me unless I understood that we were getting married unless it was lousy.

[hobbes1]

Well, i was just giving you a reason to blame your behavior ; )