Daily Archives: December 22, 2014

Logorrhea

PRONUNCIATION: (lah-geh-REE-eh or lo-geh-REE-eh) http://wordsmith.org/words/logorrhea.mp3 MEANING: (noun) – Excessively wordy, incoherent speech. ETYMOLOGY: Late 19th century, from Greek logo-s “word, idea” and rhe-in “to flow, run.” “Logos” is akin to the “lex-” (leg-s-) in “lexical” as well as the “leg-” … Continue reading

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Questions that need answers…

Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, “I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?” Who was the first person to say, “See that chicken there? I’m gonna eat the … Continue reading

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Quick Quotes

Dad called upstairs to his daughter when her boyfriend came to pick her up, “Dreamboat…your barnacle is here!” “Everybody keeps saying that women are smarter than men, but did you ever see a man wearing a shirt that buttons down … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of Canines

1) The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. – Anonymous 2) Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful. – Ann Landers 3) If there … Continue reading

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Italian Pasta Diet

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Close Call

A Truck ran a red light, almost side swiping our car. As my husband veered away, he threw his arm across me, protecting me from a possible collision. I was ready to About sex-related disorders in the humans and its … Continue reading

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Quotes (December 22nd)

“The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.” – Paul Valéry, 1871-1945 “Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed.” – Benjamin Disraeli, 1804-1881 “The power is detested, and miserable the life, … Continue reading

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Today in History (December 22nd)

1785: The American Continental Navy fleet was organized, consisting of two frigates, two brigs and three schooners. Sailors were paid $8 a month. 1856: Birthdays: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Frank Kellogg. 1858: Birthdays: Opera composer Giacomo Puccini. 1862: Birthdays: Former … Continue reading

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