March 2011
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today in intriguing german loanwords:
ragbag:
sitzfleisch • the ability to endure a boring activity
this is a good word for me right now because i am watching eat, pray, love on my lunch break.
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Prolific posters.
Is it wrong of me to not want to follow (or unfollow) people who habitually post more than fifteen times a day ?
Because I get annoyed when my dashboard is clogged with their stuff, which pushes out all the other people I like, and I simply don’t have the time to keep loading multiple pages looking for posts from my favourite tumblrs. Especially when the tumblr-beasts are gnawing at...
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patrician asked: I DID indeed see the post about "pat"! :p
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Saboma: Valley View School, North Brookfield, MA,... →
saboma:
YouTube video with Chris Moran and the present computer lab. (Please watch first)
Chris Moran teaches at a therapeutic school that deals primarily with ADHD and NVLD boys. The school where he teaches has applied for a $25000 multimedia makeover. Because these students learn best with visual…
I’m lucky; I teach IT classes with up-to-date technology, so I really feel for...
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Happy 80th Birthday, William Shatner!
comicscavern:
Well, it’s the thought that counts. And for realsies, a very happy birthday, Mr. Tambourine Man!
I will nom this cake with my spoonerism!
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He's so hot.
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Four seasons in one day...
streebgreeblings:
I like that in Melbourne, you can have days when it’s too hot to stand in the sun, but too cold to sit in the shade.
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Although I was able to maintain a pleasant expression, I was mentally throwing...
– Augusten Burroughs, Magical Thinking: True Stories (via libraryland)
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He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up.
– Paul Keating (via hawaiiansdonotblog)
Paul John Keating (born 18 January 1944) was the 24th Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1991 to 1996.
He had ( still has ) a ferocious wit and rapier tongue.
Australia’s recent PMs have been over-rehearsed, mealy-mouthed and downright prissy.
...
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Word Porn →
I want to word you I want to put my words inside of you Don’t be afraid I’ll start off slow, gentle With little short words So you relax, get comfortable So you start you like it Then they’ll get bigger Harder, faster Caressing you with lexis Titillating with syntax Obfusticating with metaphor Egregious with symbolism Steady, don’t get too excited Words start off flaccid But get inflated with...
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The only time it’s ok to yell out “I have diarrhoea!” is when...
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Don’t forget to ask for the special attachment to connect your garden hose, so all the family can enjoy some slip ‘n slide summer fun!
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Tequila!
Give me a shot!
I didn’t realize how dead this club would be
I don’t make frequent trips out here to BFE
But you found my weakness:
drinks for free
I hope nobody sees you leave this place with me
It’s shameless but it’s true
You’re homely but I’ll sleep with you
I live for truth and beauty but there’s room for change
I’m...
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