I documented "elder care" for the Dictionary of Canadianisms, and they were all "Whoa, yeah, it's in, you're in, whoa."

I am very happy about this!

I still haven't been accepted (or finished my application) for the MA program, but this certainly can't hurt.

Did I tell you guys I'm applying for an MA program at UBC in English Language, so I can work for this "Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historic Principles" they have there? It's gonna be gay. By which I mean, this entry for "gay" from the Oxford English Dictonary tells you why it's gonna be great ( Read more... )

Words that were censored in the "MTV version" of "Drop It Like It's Hot" that I just listened to ( Read more... )

http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Genesis_1

What am I doing wrong that I can't get the lj name to appear in then title? Anyway, this is for lj_owlshowl.

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Okay, dudes, this is a good one: I was telling this woman at my work about going on tour with Brooke and his band, and she was all "what kind of music do they play," and I guess I said "Indie pop, I guess?", I guess, and she all wrinkled up her nose and went "Indie pop. What is that, anyway?" She's like sixty and her husband is some session ( Read more... )

"List 7 songs you are into right now. Then tag 7 other people to see what they're listening to ( Read more... )

http://wonkette.com/politics/dept%27-of-patriotism/say-no-to-burqas-303450.phpRead more... )

Of my two favourite countries, I think this lovely, cheerful Japanese take on Vienna is unfortunately probably much more amazing and angenehm and kimochi ii than your average Austrian, or shall I say Western, take on Japan, which in the worst cast would probably more resemble this internet "viral" whatever about "bestiality reastaurants" (it's a ( Read more... )

Check out this incredible video:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ASjzN5KwKjo

And consider these intriguing commandments:

http://home.clara.net/heureka/art/berry.htm