Dec 15 2005
“Pleased as Punch” the puppet show star, 1709, shortening of Punchinello (1666), from It. (Neapolitan) Pollecinella, dim. of pollecena “turkey pullet,” probably in allusion to his big nose. The phrase pleased as punch apparently refers to his unfailing triumph over enemies. The comic weekly of this name was published in London from 1841. Now, I […]
Dec 15 2005
Yay, no más español para un mez. :) Not really, but I’m glad I’m past the final. Tests meant to grade how much I can parrot rather than what I’ve learned tend to leave me biting holes in my cheek. Rather painful, really. The almighty 4.0 GPA was once so important to me. Now, I […]
Dec 12 2005
On Sunday, Holly Lisle decided to drop this think bomb: Public School Nightmare for us on her blog. In its own reality, it’s a fair bit on the scary, unsettling side, really, but thinking about all the alter-realities with their ramifications, details, plots, subplots, and consequences eventually made my brain ache (as if Beginning Spanish […]
Dec 11 2005
Okay, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe ROCKS!!! If you haven’t seen this movie yet, DROP WHAT YOU’RE RIGHT NOW AND GO! No, really. It’s that good. :)
Dec 10 2005
Holly Lisle shared the following meme tidbit on her site, so I thought I’d join the fun. I found it tough to stick to only seven of certain items — especially books and the reasons Jon’s attractive to me. :) Seven Things to Do Before I Die: Cajun Write and publish at least one novel. […]