OB's Musings

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

It's Time For An Execution!

FactorFiction left a comment on one of homegirl 's posts that wished her good luck in executing a plan. Now, with the way my brain works, I often twist things or think of meanings to words that are totally out of context. In this case, my immediate thoughts were, "How do you execute a plan? Can it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 21, 2005

An Off-Color Joke

I'm currently reading a book called Blood of My Blood. It is about Italians in America. In it the author writes down a joke he's heard and doesn't like. I, however, laughed when I read it. And since I am part Italian, I feel I am allowed to laugh and to pass it on. What sound does a pizza make when... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 17, 2005

Why Interpreters Must Be Careful And Scrupulous

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Monday, March 14, 2005

What Is The Meaning Of This Lyric?

"She's a maniac, maniac I know/ And she's dancing like she's never danced before" Does it mean that she's dancing as if she's never danced in her life? Or does it mean she's dancing in a manner in which she's never danced? Ahhh... the nuances of the English language. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2005

MSARIES This One Is For You!

To All Bloggers: If Dr. Phil came to your town, and you had a chance to speak to him, what would you ask him? Or what would you say to him? Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 6, 2005

Saw A Book In The Store Today . . .

Suzanne Sommers.... Quick And Easy I just had to laugh. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 18, 2005

What Constitutes Homicide?

If you kill someone who is attempting to play the recorder and NOT doing a good job at it, is that justifiable homicide? After all, it is getting rid of noise pollution and keeping people like me from going insane. Why the heck aren't kids in school today?????? Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Have You Ever Wondered About Spelling In The English Language?

Why is it that the English language is always breaking its own rules? Why is it that words that are spelled similarly sound so different? Is there any rhyme or reason? Here's one of my favorite essays by Mark Twain and his solution to this erratic spelling conundrum: A Plan for the Improvement of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 3, 2005

I'll Click (At Least) Once A Day On The Blogs Of The First Person To Answer

Well, to answer correctly and give the specific answer I am looking for. Or rather, the correct question, since I'm giving the answer (yeah, like Jeopardy). I will click on your blogs at least once a day for a week (if Blogit doesn't boot me for non-payment, that is). The answer is forty-two. What... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 21, 2005

"The sex was wonderful. Making love, I didn't do."

Don't you just love it when your neighbors talk sooooooo loudly that you are able to find things out about them you never wished to know? Sign in to see full entry.

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