Lighthouse, n. A tall building in which the government maintains a lamp and the friend of a politician.
2005 Update: A state-owned source of illumination with a narrow beam that spins. The precursor to homeland security. Valued mainly by those at sea.
In other words, valued by all of us, but especially those in charge of homeland security.
ReplyDeleteLighthouse, n. Cyclopean light-bearer beloved by seamen and feared by paranoiacs.
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House of Parliament?? During sessions.. its light allright..
ReplyDeleteHouse of Parliament?? During sessions.. its light allright..
ReplyDeleteLove it...you always seem to find some interesting ways to look at things...
ReplyDeleteWeirsdo, I think that's a fair diagnosis.
ReplyDeleteGabriel, I think I missed the lighthouse phobia. Explain?
Sunil, yes, yes, I agree, I agree. Now if they could do something about the microphone stands.
Thanks, spiritdancer. I like the new picture.
Well, stop by, Tina. I'll leave the searchlight on.
ReplyDeleteSo, here I am again. This time I rated you on BE (Original and Good Writing). I'm sure I'll be back soon! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sar!
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome! (I've also blogrolled you.)
ReplyDeletei love it! hah!
ReplyDeleteyou're so right! we'll conquer the world!! lol =)
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Lighthouse, n. Not a heavy dwelling
ReplyDelete1984 update: lighthouse - a place of no darkness
ReplyDeleteSar, thanks again, and bring your friends, Strider and Sam
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rohin!
Barbara, we should meet in the Azores
Funny, Deek!
Lumbergh, but how do they darken the day.
Read 1984
ReplyDeleteLumbergh, I did but the book was still post-dated at the time. Enlighten an old thought criminal.
ReplyDeleteHope for the lost, oft forgotten once out of peril.
ReplyDeleteLighthouse? What lighthouse? I'm Mister Sextant!
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