Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Esteem
Esteem, n. The degree of favorable regard that is due to one who has the power to serve us and has not yet refused. 2. Payment in full for a benefaction.
Esteem~ What I wish Blogger had for me. Why doesn't blogger like me? Do I smell? Am I not good enough? Maybe I should talk more, or talk less, or maybe I should talk with an accent. Maybe...
Esteem,n. (1) A means of universal self reinforcement, socially elevated of late to the status of entitlement, and culminating in the banishment of merit based recognition from the public domain. (2) The social engineering equivalent of stealth technology for the concealment of the exceptional, more often resulting in the complacency of the average, et al.
I have a hair appt next Thursday for a cut & foil highlights, both of which are very needed. We are not talking wants here; these are needs.
Needs: 1. food 2. air 3. shelter 4. hair appts 5. love
After my too long hair gets cut & my tresses have been streaked, my self-esteem will raise significantly. Silly, but true. Snap, Crackle, Pop... Rice Krispies!!
I wrote her off for the tenth time today And practice all the things I would say But she came over I lost my nerve I took her back and made her dessert Now I know I'm being used That's okay man cause I like the abuse I know she's playing with me That's okay cause I got no self esteem
Oh no, no, no. I can't be first
ReplyDeleteAnd again your definition is perfect, too perfect
esteem: I'm too neurotic to have any, yet I do.
Esteem~
ReplyDeleteWhat I wish Blogger had for me.
Why doesn't blogger like me? Do I smell? Am I not good enough?
Maybe I should talk more, or talk less, or maybe I should talk with an accent. Maybe...
Esteem,n. (1) A means of universal self reinforcement, socially elevated of late to the status of entitlement, and culminating in the banishment of merit based recognition from the public domain. (2) The social engineering equivalent of stealth technology for the concealment of the exceptional, more often resulting in the complacency of the average, et al.
ReplyDeleteA dog has self-esteem when he believes that he can find the bone he buried.
ReplyDeleteDoug-your definition is sublime.
ReplyDeletei am so in awe of myself
ReplyDeletePia, you have mine.
ReplyDeleteCowgirl, bow first.
Logo, I'm with you. Blogger and I are having difficulties in our relationship.
Duxfine, doesn't a rising tide sink all boats?
Icy, a dog deserves self esteem when it can pull that off.
Thanks, Masil. You make me feel good about being me.
Karma, strut and the world struts with you. Crow and you crow alone.
a4g, it's all in the vapor.
Esteemed: All puffed up; like a blowfish at heart.
ReplyDeleteDuxfine has described it so poetically that I have nothing further to add!
ReplyDeleteesteem: some are like balloons full of helium; they could stay afloat but they can be easily popped.
ReplyDeleteneurotic me.
What cats have in multitudes.
ReplyDeleteJamie Dawn, or the rice krispies guys.
ReplyDeleteVery well, Dr. Strator.
Neurotic you, Asian Smiles? I see no evidence for that.
True, Chat Cat.
Happy Friday my esteemed blogger buddies! Anyone for my delicious, perfectly fluffy pancakes?
ReplyDeleteI have a hair appt next Thursday for a cut & foil highlights, both of which are very needed. We are not talking wants here; these are needs.
ReplyDeleteNeeds:
1. food
2. air
3. shelter
4. hair appts
5. love
After my too long hair gets cut & my tresses have been streaked, my self-esteem will raise significantly.
Silly, but true.
Snap, Crackle, Pop... Rice Krispies!!
I wrote her off for the tenth time today
ReplyDeleteAnd practice all the things I would say
But she came over
I lost my nerve
I took her back and made her dessert
Now I know I'm being used
That's okay man cause I like the abuse
I know she's playing with me
That's okay cause I got no self esteem
Happy Friday, Sar.
ReplyDeleteWell, then, Jamie Dawn, I wish you a bounty of all 5. Water or no?
Shayna, that one sounds familiar.
me, Sar, me! i will eat your delicious pancakes anytime, but i will not eat crow
ReplyDeleteYes, Doug your update is perfect, what can I say?
ReplyDeleteHmmm...
Esteem: Having a blog, writing your thoughts and trivial details of your life thinking the world wants to read what you have to say...
Hey, wait a minute...errr...wouldn't that be me?LOL
Hey, Marwa. I want to read what you have to say.
ReplyDeleteReally? :D I know that dear Doug...
ReplyDelete