tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570732.post115150250447074592..comments2023-10-03T06:19:05.055-07:00Comments on i am saved by the buoyancy of citrus: a time to postraychhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570732.post-1151648154754422102006-06-29T23:15:00.000-07:002006-06-29T23:15:00.000-07:00since when do we use my blog as our message pad? ...since when do we use my blog as our message pad? and yes, mom totally IS a valley girl, and we probably DO know what chortle means, but the definition includes a lewis carroll quote, so it's alright by me.raychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321213376462899047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570732.post-1151591390475840622006-06-29T07:29:00.000-07:002006-06-29T07:29:00.000-07:00I think we all know what the word "chortle" means,...I think we all know what the word "chortle" means, mom. But thanks for reassuring our vernacular repertoire.<BR/>Is that crazy woman still painting the infinite space at the front door?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570732.post-1151538985497389582006-06-28T16:56:00.000-07:002006-06-28T16:56:00.000-07:00Chortle (wink) Pronunciation: 'chor-t&lFunction: v...<A><I><B>Chortle</B></I></A> (wink)<BR/> <BR/>Pronunciation: 'chor-t&l<BR/>Function: verb<BR/>Inflected Form(s): chor·tled; chor·tling /'chort-li[ng], 'chor-t&l-i[ng]/<BR/>Etymology: probably blend of chuckle and snort<BR/>intransitive senses<BR/>1 : to sing or chant exultantly -- (he chortled in his joy -- Lewis Carroll)<BR/>2 : to laugh or chuckle especially in satisfaction or exultation<BR/>transitive senses : to say or sing with a chortling intonationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570732.post-1151521045237968732006-06-28T11:57:00.000-07:002006-06-28T11:57:00.000-07:00mom's a total valley girl, eh? Like, for sure. I m...mom's a total valley girl, eh? Like, for sure. I mean, totally right on. <BR/>Anyways...<BR/>I don't know how mom got the word "living" to be capitolized, bold, underlined AND BLUE all at the same time, but I covet her abilities. <BR/>Much love to my sister of one.<BR/>PS - there is a monster bug living in this room that has bitten me 15 times in 3 days. EEP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25570732.post-1151510673262118082006-06-28T09:04:00.000-07:002006-06-28T09:04:00.000-07:00My thoughts:You are one of the most fortunate huma...My thoughts:<BR/><BR/>You are one of the most <B>fortunate</B> humans ever, hey? <I>Learning</I> life while <BR/><I>exploring</I> culture on the other side of the world and <I>embracing</I> everything that comes your way. <BR/><BR/>That's <A>LIVING!</A><BR/><BR/>Just like Boo, who is out-and-about with Grandma on a walk (<I> err... stroll</I>) at 8:30 this morning!... understanding that Grandma has probably been up since 5am and needs some adventure to fill her days too.<BR/><BR/>I so like my girlies =0).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com