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, December 25, 2009
Argue
ARGUE, v.t. To attentively consider with the tongue.
2009 Update: v.i. To celebrate the bonds of affection, made loose by proximity.
Merry Christmasto all who pass this way.Forgive your uncles.
TLP, my nephew, niece and their cousins are now abundant enough to do all the fighting themselves. Best wishes to you and your extraordinary family today.
It does, Hobbes. Merry Christmas.
Mele Kalikimaka, Thom, for the last darn time this year.
Karen, i'll let Santa know you're so agreeable. Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Pia. Same to you.
Your indulgence is appreciated, Quilly. Merry Christmas.
You know, Ariel, the darnedest thing happened when I went to bed last night. First, the ghost of Ambrose Bierce appeared to me in chains of syntax...
My last uncle is less than a year older than me. I haven't seen him since we were in Oregon in 1985. He is almost as good as I am and for sure has done nothing wrong that needs forgiving. Sorry, perhaps I should forgive one of yours. .. Sorry I didn't get here in time to wish you a merry Christmas, I do hope you had one. I will wish ahead of time, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ..
I hope you are having a most merry Christmas Doug. And few arguments.
ReplyDeleteverifier: unbleto ....an uncle unable to fight
Bierce's definition sounds like Captist Baptism.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ARGUE: Constructive criticism. Mele Kalikimaka to you and your family :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Hobbes.
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine you arguing anything but certain subjects :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having the most wonderul Christmas
For today only I will not argue with you as long as you agree to do things my way. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWow, Pascover, wonderful definition! Your Christmas must be inspiring.
ReplyDeleteTLP, my nephew, niece and their cousins are now abundant enough to do all the fighting themselves. Best wishes to you and your extraordinary family today.
ReplyDeleteIt does, Hobbes. Merry Christmas.
Mele Kalikimaka, Thom, for the last darn time this year.
Karen, i'll let Santa know you're so agreeable. Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Pia. Same to you.
Your indulgence is appreciated, Quilly. Merry Christmas.
You know, Ariel, the darnedest thing happened when I went to bed last night. First, the ghost of Ambrose Bierce appeared to me in chains of syntax...
Don't feel bad, God's the only one who can be creative without chains. :-P
ReplyDeletechoose your
ReplyDeletebattles
wisely
if revenge is your goal
remember to dig two graves
first
one ones' self
one for victim
Blessing Today
and
Into the
New Year
Battles. Revenge. Graves. Victim.
ReplyDeleteThese seem overly harsh words for this post.
Yes, Anon, harsh.
ReplyDeleteHope yours was a good one, Doug. And may the new year be better than the one preceding it.
My last uncle is less than a year older than me. I haven't seen him since we were in Oregon in 1985. He is almost as good as I am and for sure has done nothing wrong that needs forgiving. Sorry, perhaps I should forgive one of yours.
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Sorry I didn't get here in time to wish you a merry Christmas, I do hope you had one.
I will wish ahead of time,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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