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June 27, 2007
The word of the day is...
... Ambiguous.
from dictionary.com
am·big·u·ous [am-big-yoo-uhs]
1. open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal
2. of doubtful or uncertain nature; difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify
3. lacking clearness or definiteness; obscure; indistinct
As in, a new residential development advertised as "A single family community". What is that? A development for singles? A development for single parent families? A reference to a zoning classification, in spite of it's apparent multi-family structure? At first glance it would seem the developer put no thought into wording the sign, but I'm beginning to believe perhaps the phrase was overthought.
Posted by Anna at 2:16 PM | Comments (0)
June 24, 2007
In the trenches...
I tried to be nice, I tried to use natural methods, I used the ultrasonic thingies, I did not want to resort to chemical warfare, but two sightings of my resident dark chocolate loving, shoelace destroying, kitchen counter pooping mouse in the past few days have put me in a position for justifiable use of deadly force. So I put out poison packs, dreading the inevitable result, but much more afraid of being over run by rodents. Tonight, breaking news from MNN (mouse news network)
"A recent outbreak of rodent food poisoning in the Cookeville area has prompted the MCDC (mouse center for disease control) to issue the following warning: Be on the lookout for white packages with red and black lettering containing blue-green food pellets. If you see any packages fitting this description, do not attempt to destroy on your own, they may contain a combination of deadly chemicals, contact local authorities immediately. The Department of Mouse Homeland Security has raised the threat level to red."
Posted by Anna at 9:53 PM | Comments (0)
June 22, 2007
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Bare Feet. Good Book. Sunset. Rope Swing. Candlelight. Pachelbel's Cannon. Fireflies. Summer.
Posted by Anna at 9:11 PM | Comments (0)
June 15, 2007
I enjoy being a girl.....
Boss: Why did you decide to start wearing your hair down on Fridays?
(theatrical pause)
Me: I'm a woman, I don't need a reason.
Boss: I cannot believe you just played the woman card on me.
Posted by Anna at 6:47 PM | Comments (0)
June 12, 2007
Dear Tennessee State Legislature and Gov. Phil Bredesen,
Thankyouthankyouthankyou for banning workplace smoking, and in case I wasn't clear enough, again, thankyouthankyouthankyou. Thanks, Anna
Posted by Anna at 1:16 PM | Comments (1)
June 1, 2007
Thank God for Earplugs.....
At 4:00 this morning I crawled into bed, promising myself an entire day of sleep. How was I supposed to know that in a mere four hours a road grader and front end loader would arrive to put in a road to the property behind mine RIGHT OUTSIDE MY BEDROOM WINDOW?????
Posted by Anna at 12:20 PM | Comments (0)