Jan 9, 2010
For the Lounge's Language Lovers
This was too good not to post:
Subject: Washington Post article Mensa Invitational
Subject: Mensa Invitational
Here are the winners of the Washington Post's annual Mensa Invitational, which once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.
Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which
Dec 19, 2009
What Happened to Christmas?
Okay, so this is a topic done to death this time of year, but as usual I need to put my two cents in. I will keep it short.
At what point was a book replaced with a Kindle as an appropriate gift? When was the personal gift of perfume or jewelry deemed not enough, but a flat-screen TV or a laptop was? And I would really like to know where the automakers got the kahunas to peddle the idea that a
Oct 4, 2009
Halloween Thoughts
Halloween is quickly approaching and I am full of childlike anticipation. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, even though I am not a real fan of candy, and don’t get presents, or romantic dinners, or drink green beer. What I like about Halloween is the feel of it. I feel oddly at home during Halloween. The change of season that it brings, the drama of the masquerade, and the electric
Jul 28, 2009
So This Is How Its Gonna Be?
I was not going to comment on the whole Gates/Crowley Affair. Like so many other juicy nuggets, I thought the press had beaten this dead horse enough without needing my help. But then I figured that since I have kept silent on the Michael Jackson media frenzy, I deserved at least a little rant.Like most things, this is not as simple as it looks. After being spoon-fed way more info than anyone
Jul 18, 2009
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