random musings
A few of my thoughts...
*IRONY*
Okay folks, a little help here. Define the word. I have avoided the use of this word during my life, because I've grown up with a handful of english buffs, teachers, writers etc. who's dreaded pet peeve is the incorrect use of this word. (This and the use of the word "irregardless"). Perhaps now, times have changed? Just as the word "irregardless" has come to be acceptable in some audiences, I have found that according to dictionary.com, the word "irony" is synonomous with "sarcasm" and "satire". huh? Is this new?
Why did this thought even occur to me? Well, I make a weekly trip to the Asian Food Market. They have fantastic prices on Young Thai Coconuts and Persimmons (two of my most favorite things to eat). Anywho, as I was standing in line, I noticed they were selling big bags of Fortune Cookies. (mmmmmm, fortune cookies.) Now mind you, there is no shortage of cookies or candy at my house these days. And I'm currently trying to dry out (?) from a serious week long sugar binge. Does any of this occur to me as I'm standing there? No, of course not. All I'm thinking is, "Sweet! Fortune cookies!" I place the bag in my cart.
As soon as I get in the car, I notice the driver's side door slot, full of fun-sized candy bar wrappers, and decide to start the "no more eating in the car" rule tomorrow. I break open the bag, crack open my first cookie, and read my fortune... It reads;
IMPULSIVENESS WHERE MONEY IS CONCERNED IS NOT YOUR STYLE
NOW IF THAT DOESN'T SEEM A TAD IRONIC?
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Kids Say the Darndest Things
My darling boy Eddie had a post-holiday meltdown yesterday. Five minutes into homework he started to sob, when he realized that after homework (he has a lot) and chores and dinner and showers, that he- most likely- would not have time to play with friends. I explained that this is normal now that school is on. I told him he just forgot because of all the Halloween Hoopla. Slamming his pencil to the table, and with great indignation, he replied;
" That's why I don't like school, because I'm wasting my time from playing in order to learn. "
A few of my thoughts...*IRONY*
Okay folks, a little help here. Define the word. I have avoided the use of this word during my life, because I've grown up with a handful of english buffs, teachers, writers etc. who's dreaded pet peeve is the incorrect use of this word. (This and the use of the word "irregardless"). Perhaps now, times have changed? Just as the word "irregardless" has come to be acceptable in some audiences, I have found that according to dictionary.com, the word "irony" is synonomous with "sarcasm" and "satire". huh? Is this new?
Why did this thought even occur to me? Well, I make a weekly trip to the Asian Food Market. They have fantastic prices on Young Thai Coconuts and Persimmons (two of my most favorite things to eat). Anywho, as I was standing in line, I noticed they were selling big bags of Fortune Cookies. (mmmmmm, fortune cookies.) Now mind you, there is no shortage of cookies or candy at my house these days. And I'm currently trying to dry out (?) from a serious week long sugar binge. Does any of this occur to me as I'm standing there? No, of course not. All I'm thinking is, "Sweet! Fortune cookies!" I place the bag in my cart.
As soon as I get in the car, I notice the driver's side door slot, full of fun-sized candy bar wrappers, and decide to start the "no more eating in the car" rule tomorrow. I break open the bag, crack open my first cookie, and read my fortune... It reads;
IMPULSIVENESS WHERE MONEY IS CONCERNED IS NOT YOUR STYLE
NOW IF THAT DOESN'T SEEM A TAD IRONIC?
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Kids Say the Darndest Things
My darling boy Eddie had a post-holiday meltdown yesterday. Five minutes into homework he started to sob, when he realized that after homework (he has a lot) and chores and dinner and showers, that he- most likely- would not have time to play with friends. I explained that this is normal now that school is on. I told him he just forgot because of all the Halloween Hoopla. Slamming his pencil to the table, and with great indignation, he replied;
" That's why I don't like school, because I'm wasting my time from playing in order to learn. "
4 comments:
too cute...and he's right!
how cute is that? Kids really do say the darnedest things!
He he he. Dan and I were just talking about how after having guests in town and throwing a Halloween party getting back into school was (still is) challenging. And so, I whole heartedly agree with your son (and yet am hoping to continue with school for 5 more years?). I need to get my priorities straight. :)
P.S. So glad our blogs found each other. And our extra bedroom is just waiting for you and Sam to visit NYC.
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