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Forum: General Blah Blah 7th December 2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,471
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
At my age, the boobies are fast approaching the...

At my age, the boobies are fast approaching the kneesies.
Forum: General Blah Blah 7th December 2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,336
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: General Blah Blah 7th December 2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 8,336
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Count me as another returnee who came back to see...

Count me as another returnee who came back to see the real story. I'm Ruby Slippers over there but decided MyOwnWorstEnemy was much more apt. Not that anyone on either board knows me since I'm mostly...
Forum: Just the Facts 7th December 2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,197
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Are collective nouns singular or plural? ...

Are collective nouns singular or plural? (http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/singular_plural_%20collective_noun.htm)
and

continued with:

Is "media" singular or plural?...
Forum: Just the Facts 6th December 2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,981
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Sounds to me like you're describing Herman Cain.

Sounds to me like you're describing Herman Cain.
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 21st May 2009, 01:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Crazy Elephant - Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' ...

Crazy Elephant - Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'
Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'
Young Rascals - Good Lovin'

See a pattern?
Forum: Politics, Philosophy and Religion 19th May 2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,387
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
They're OK with the Germans because they ARE the...

They're OK with the Germans because they ARE the Germans (second or third generation, perhaps). Until recently, my mother, who was born in 1923, expressed dismay at the number of Japanese companies...
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 11th May 2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,697
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Absolutely my favorite Trek episode of all Treks....

Absolutely my favorite Trek episode of all Treks. Gave me chills the first time I saw it. And the second time, too, for that matter.
Forum: Just the Facts 12th April 2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 808
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
And I work at Honda. Right here in America....

And I work at Honda. Right here in America. What's your point?

Oh, and let's not forget -- Honda is not asking the U.S. government for a bailout. (I know Ford isn't either, last I heard, but I...
Forum: General Blah Blah 11th April 2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,930
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
I've only been to seder twice, both hosted by the...

I've only been to seder twice, both hosted by the same friend. I believe it had all the traditional foods but the readings were a bit . . . different. The hostess, a major Trekkie, translated the...
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 8th April 2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,534
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Good point about the intersection with other...

Good point about the intersection with other genres. I once had a co-worker, upon learning that I liked science fiction, tell me that she did, too, and that her favorite sci-fi author was Dean...
Forum: Better Living Through Posting 7th April 2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,223
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
My dinner for nights I don't feel creative --...

My dinner for nights I don't feel creative -- pasta and veggies. Fill a large pot with water, sprinkle some italian seasoning into it, add salt and pepper if desired. Heat to boiling. Add linguine --...
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 7th April 2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,534
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
No, I didn't. At the time I read Star Kings, I...

No, I didn't. At the time I read Star Kings, I was still in high school and limited to whatever was available at my local library. I think Star Kings was the only book they had by Hamilton....
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 7th April 2009, 02:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,921
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
How about The Band Played On? Or this one,...

How about The Band Played On?

Or this one, so old and/or obscure that I could barely find references in Google -- Three Iddie Fiddies (or Fee Iddie Fiddies)?

And then there's Mairzee Doats. . .
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 6th April 2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,534
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
I'd like to nominate one of my favorites -- Enemy...

I'd like to nominate one of my favorites -- Enemy Mine by Barry Longyear. I think the only other story that resonated so immediately and strongly for me was the already-mentioned Flowers for Algernon...
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 5th April 2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,434
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
For me, it was The Shining. I had read the book...

For me, it was The Shining. I had read the book and enjoyed it, and fully expected to enjoy the movie, too. I saw it with a friend. When it was over and we were leaving, I turned to her and said, "If...
Forum: Arts and Entertainment 5th April 2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,534
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Just a little nitpick here - Henry Kuttner was...

Just a little nitpick here - Henry Kuttner was married to and collaborated with C.L. Moore. Leigh Brackett was married to another sci fi author whom you have overlooked - Edmond Hamilton. It's been...
Forum: General Blah Blah 25th March 2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,092
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
During the winter, 63 at night and 68-70 during...

During the winter, 63 at night and 68-70 during the day. (68 when my husband is home by himself, 70 if I can tweak the thermostat when he's not looking.)

During the summer, 66 at night and 72-74...
Forum: General Blah Blah 5th March 2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,253
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
I just wanted a name that felt like a better fit....

I just wanted a name that felt like a better fit. I was (still am, I guess) Ruby Slippers on SDMB, but since I only posted 8 times in 6 years, I doubt if anyone noticed me or remembered me. I picked...
Forum: Getting Started 5th March 2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 62,343
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
And yet another lurker from the Dope. In six...

And yet another lurker from the Dope. In six years over there, I racked up 8 posts. This is my second post this morning at this place. I'm doomed, I tell ya!

Or maybe y'all are doomed if I get...
Forum: Getting Started 5th March 2009, 01:45 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 22,053
Posted By MyOwnWorstEnemy
Yes, but off by default. And small and static. I...

Yes, but off by default. And small and static. I think it adds a bit of insight when we can see how other posters choose to represent themselves. As for myself, I've got a nice little pic of a red...
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