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FILTER RESULTS ►Bohemian Inspiration Shoot from Jessica M. Wood + Sincerely, A. Photography
I've always considered myself a classic bride (with an uber-romantic twist), but when I hear the words "boho" and "chic" something in my heart goes a little crazy. Maybe it's the laid-back elegance, perfectly imperfect blooms or the just the overall vibe of a bohemian day, but whatever the reason, I think I definitely need…
Law enforcement guide to Satanic Cults, 1994: classic terror-TV clip
Via Dangerous Minds, a rare clip from a 1994 television program warning of the dangers that lurk within local neighborhood parks throughout America: namely, homosexuals and Satanists. More background on the series here. One word, people: mullet.
Coming Attractions: Nike Roshe Run FB “Leopard”
Words By Brother O. Can it be that it was all so simple? Last summer, NSW quietly dropped a shoe that would blossom into a sleeper hit and classic silhouette: [...]
It's May 21st, 2013 And You're in a Rad Garage Band - Dirty Wurds
Now here is another established classic killer, the Dirty Words' "Why." Now ain't that some brutal hollerin' and caterwauling from Chicago teenagers!! The flip of "Why," "Taking My Blues Away," is pretty good too. In all, they had three 45s. Show More Summary
When Words Collide - A Crippled Bat(man) Doesn't Fly
Last week, Tim caught up with some comic book reading. Today, he discusses what he discovered, including some classic Batman stories, "Uncanny Avengers," "FF," "Happy" and more.
I Dream of Genies: Some Fancy Footwork
We had chosen our first-dance song a long time before the wedding. We waffled between contemporary singer-songwriters and old classics, and decided on “In My Life” by The Beatles. When I read the lyrics, the words seemed so appropriate for…
Classic Newcastle Wedding from Wanted Imagery
From the moment I read the words "classic" and "elegant" in this beautiful bride's description, I knew I was going to love this wedding. Love, love, love this wedding. Because the combination of sweet traditional details and a breathtaking Newcastle backdrop? A little something I like to call "mesmerizing." From the gorgeous bouquets by Susie…
Classical Words of the Day
exscind (Wordsmith) ostracism (OED) Linguatweets: verb 3 : verto, vertere, verti, versus => turn bit.ly/YF6RyC #Latin #Vocab #LatinVocab— (@LatinVocab) May 17, 2013 incidere: to fall in, to fall: verb. Example sentence:Qui omnes insidias...Show More Summary
Classical Words of the Day
allochthonous (Dictionary.com) impute (Wordsmith) prodrome (OED) nepheligenous (Wordnik) Linguatweets: adjective/adverb: satis, indeclinable => enough bit.ly/YF6RyC #Latin #Vocab #LatinVocab— (@LatinVocab) May 16, 2013 dux: commander, leader: noun. Show More Summary
Classical Words of the Day
circadian (Dictionary.com) petrify (Wordsmith) orography (OED) Linguatweets: noun 3: princeps, principis, m => chief, emperor bit.ly/YF6RyC #Latin #Vocab #LatinVocab— (@LatinVocab) May 15, 2013 hodie: today: adverb. Example sentence:Qui non est hodie cras minus aptus erit. Show More Summary
What’s Weingarten Writing?
In this week’s edition of “What’s Weingarten Writing?,” it’s Man vs. Machine. Gene ventured into the wilds of an Apple Store to fix a very serious problem he was having with his word processor. This classic setup sets the stage for a showdown between an Apple store employee and WaPo’s “humorist,” Gene Weingarten. Show More Summary
Classical Words of the Day
requite (Merriam-Webster) equivocate (Wordsmith) phlyarologist (Worthless … have to remember this one) thalassotherapy (Wordnik) Linguatweets: verb 3 deponent: morior, mori, mortuus sum => die bit.ly/YF6RyC #Latin #Vocab #LatinVocab— (@LatinVocab) May 14, 2013 eventum: outcome, result: noun. Show More Summary
The Serious Superficiality of The Great Gatsby
Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” is lurid, shallow, glamorous, trashy, tasteless, seductive, sentimental, aloof, and artificial. It’s an excellent adaptation, in other words, of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s melodramatic American classic. Luhrmann, as expected, has turned “Gatsby” into a theme-park ride. Show More Summary
Classical Words of the Day
melliferous(Dictionary.com) sui generis (Merriam-Webster) mysterium tremendum (OED) Linguatweets: verb 3: iacio, iacere, ieci, iactus (in compounds -icio) => throw bit.ly/YF6RyC #Latin #Vocab #LatinVocab— (@LatinVocab) May 13, 2013 cupire: to desire: verb. Show More Summary
Classic Mother Song: M-o-t-h-e-r A Word That Means the World to Me (1916)
A classic mother song: recorded 1916. M-o-t-h-e-r:
"I kid you not: The IRS just released a statement on its improper harassment of conservative groups in the run-up to the 2012 election including the words: 'mistakes were made.'"
Says Instapundit, under the heading "It just gets worse." I see the phrase has its own Wikipedia page: The New York Times has called the phrase a "classic Washington linguistic construct." Political consultant William Schneider suggested...Show More Summary
Midtown Manhattan Wedding from Trent Bailey Photography
New York City weddings. Four words that conjure up images of bow-tied grooms, breathtaking cathedrals and ballroom receptions chock-full of glamour. Yep... when I think classic, stop-you-in-your-tracks weddings, I think NYC. Which is why my heart beat just a little bit faster (okay, a lot faster) when I first laid eyes on this beautiful day…
Reverend’s Reviews: A Great Gatsby
Roadsters roar, flappers flap and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s words often leap literally from the page — in 3D no less — in Baz Luhrmann’s flashy new take on the classic novel TheGreat Gatsby. Livelier than any previous screen version (notably...Show More Summary
Classical Words of the Day
aeolian (Dictionary.com) rosarian (Wordnik) Linguatweets: illacrimare: to weep over, to lament: verb. Example sentence:Legens Platonem morti Socratis semper illacrimo.T… bit.ly/1321nfU— Latin Language (@latinlanguage) May 10, 2013 pronoun:...Show More Summary
15 Awesome ‘Great Gatsby’ Tattoos
You may think you’re a fan of The Great Gatsby, but how committed are you really? Lots of folks have proven their love of Fitzgerald’s masterpiece by inking its words and images on their bodies — the floating face of the classic cover and the final lines are perennial favorites in this regard. Show More Summary
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