tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post5481875796604442186..comments2024-03-28T17:59:18.951-05:00Comments on L.A.Times Crossword Corner: Monday Dec 5, 2011 Gail Grabowski and Bruce VenzkeZhouqin (C.C.) Burnikelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750267554729853785noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-54943910755119785802011-12-06T05:27:28.493-06:002011-12-06T05:27:28.493-06:00Quite late to the party: that was a fun video, JD!...Quite late to the party: that was a fun video, JD!Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587399549104728305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-38230120670078333552011-12-06T00:21:45.685-06:002011-12-06T00:21:45.685-06:00JD, where did you find that very enjoyable video?JD, where did you find that very enjoyable video?Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75982274775109224852011-12-05T23:40:09.613-06:002011-12-05T23:40:09.613-06:00Thanks, JD, that was fun!Thanks, JD, that was fun!Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-37324542018234635812011-12-05T21:58:36.226-06:002011-12-05T21:58:36.226-06:00MOLEST in the sense of HARASS is not some arcane d...MOLEST in the sense of HARASS is not some arcane dictionary definition. I see it in print all the time.<br /><br />My first thought was "MOLESTed by mosquitoes." I googled and found many examples.<br /><br />Here is another example. "Agoutis are normally active during the day, but become nocturnal if disturbed or molested." <br /><br />In regard to abortion clinics,I have read of their clients being MOLESTed by verbal abuse.<br /><br />I have read of computer users being MOLESTed by hackers.<br /><br />unMOLESTed is even more common. It means left in peace.<br /><br />As I said before, just because something is outside our own wheelhouse does not mean it is uncommon or odd.Yellowrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590216912123103432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-58326199221353188092011-12-05T21:13:39.291-06:002011-12-05T21:13:39.291-06:00JD, as you know, I love good videos. That is the m...JD, as you know, I love good videos. That is the most enjoyable video I've seen in a long time. Thanks a bunch!Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-17252838828125820922011-12-05T20:05:59.336-06:002011-12-05T20:05:59.336-06:00For anyone who needs a little pick-me-up..funFor anyone who needs a little <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=oXvJ8UquYoo&vq=large" rel="nofollow">pick-me-up</a>..funJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-49383465549527048252011-12-05T18:01:34.005-06:002011-12-05T18:01:34.005-06:00U2 on YouTube
In God's Country
Breakfast may ...U2 on YouTube<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkbaRJuZ3A8" rel="nofollow">In God's Country</a><br /><br />Breakfast may be over (for now), but my favorite late night snack is some sort of ice cream with cereal and fresh coffee grounds mashed in.<br /><br />What's yours...?Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-41373978349155816582011-12-05T16:42:02.893-06:002011-12-05T16:42:02.893-06:00On cold days when I have playground duty, a hot bo...On cold days when I have playground duty, a hot bowl of cream of chicken soup with ritz crackers for breakfast keeps me warm, that and slathering on lotion while still wet from a hot shower.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75868812959515564082011-12-05T16:36:02.691-06:002011-12-05T16:36:02.691-06:00A Flat is what i got driving last week. "G, S...A Flat is what i got driving last week. "G, SHARP" is a comment directed at a well dressed person. How are they the same?Grumpy 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02194375320149174361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-74628235313667714162011-12-05T15:45:01.545-06:002011-12-05T15:45:01.545-06:00Good afternoon everyone.
Thank you C.C. and Argyl...Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Thank you C.C. and Argyle for a great write up of an enjoyable puzzle, which I DNF because I couldn't remember CARRIE NATION, and therefore didn't get some of the perps, like ACHOO even though I had ACH. That led me to wanting something achy, but couldn't suss it our.<br /><br />I agree with Grumpy about molest and harass no matter what some dictionary says. Dictionaries are not arbiters of correct usage. They only record what people say.<br /><br />Jazz: very funny commentary. And surely liked the link for A FLAT. <br /><br />Stared at U PLATE for a long time, and finally gave up on making sense of it. <br /><br />For breakfast, DH always makes an egg, (I put the Sam's precooked bacon in the microwave), toast, marmalade and coffee. <br /><br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-6670382187467818322011-12-05T15:12:17.305-06:002011-12-05T15:12:17.305-06:00I just heard from an Internet friend of mine who l...I just heard from an Internet friend of mine who lives in South Pasadena. She was without power since last Wednesday and has been living on mostly peanut butter. She thought about calling me since she had my phone number but it was stored in her computer. Catch 22.Bill G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04142837879175561312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-82254659928815448392011-12-05T15:07:14.875-06:002011-12-05T15:07:14.875-06:00Ginger Ann, that's in the eye of the beholder,...Ginger Ann, that's in the eye of the beholder, but all three are certainly admirable qualities.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-52830248943159471922011-12-05T14:01:50.973-06:002011-12-05T14:01:50.973-06:00JD, BillG and CA:
Thank you for all the current in...JD, BillG and CA:<br />Thank you for all the current information on the Alexander McCall Smith books. I love reading them and try to keep up with the new ones.<br /><br />Hmmmm, what to give Nana for Christmas??Lucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278649651081244724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-45415843415167415062011-12-05T13:47:53.524-06:002011-12-05T13:47:53.524-06:00Hmmm.
Ancient and stately - like an Oak ?
OR
An...Hmmm.<br /><br />Ancient and stately - like an Oak ?<br /><br />OR<br /><br />Ancient and Active - like a volcano ?<br /><br />OR <br /><br />Ancient and Mano-e-Mano - like Clint Eastwood ?<br /><br />Ginger Ann in Thousand OaksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-72110612953086452522011-12-05T13:26:24.093-06:002011-12-05T13:26:24.093-06:00Janet in Sherman Oaks, I'm ancient and I only ...Janet in Sherman Oaks, <i>I'm</i> ancient and I only date back to the mid-twentieth century.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476669744435495547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25993644411728746492011-12-05T13:14:41.158-06:002011-12-05T13:14:41.158-06:00Anon D in Denver: Why don't you just google i...Anon D in Denver: Why don't you just google it. I'm sure lots of stuff will come up. Merriam Webster has it.<br /><br />Janet @ 12:14. I agree with you about the Aztecs.Spitzboovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448007368332133086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-25427735139211659702011-12-05T13:05:12.164-06:002011-12-05T13:05:12.164-06:00I want to know. Can any of you word mavens please...I want to know. Can any of you word mavens please please explain the meaning of the word consubstantial ??<br /><br />Desperate in DenverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-75484503523928250912011-12-05T12:52:12.744-06:002011-12-05T12:52:12.744-06:00Hello everybody. One of the things I like about th...Hello everybody. One of the things I like about the LAT xword puzzles is their range of difficulty over the week. It's nice to have relatively easier ones early in the week, working up in difficulty level. They're not all hard or all easy. I do believe they are challenging to construct, though.<br /><br />For breakfast my wife likes various granola cold cerials with berries and milk. I often cook myself scrambled eggs and buttered sourdough toast, and sometimes I'll make the effort to cook up some hot oatmeal. And the usual OJ and coffee.<br /><br />Best wishes to you all.Jaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906163232315177399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-7610619010320498722011-12-05T12:51:19.461-06:002011-12-05T12:51:19.461-06:00CA, Bill and Lucina,thanks for the heads up on Ale...CA, Bill and Lucina,thanks for the heads up on Alexander McCall Smith's "other" series.I just finished <i>The Double Comfort Safari Club</i> (not as good as some of the others), but I see <i>The Saturday Big Tent Wedding</i>is also out, and I think there is a newer one.Mma Makutsi and her Phuti have to get married at some point!Bill, I also thought the TV series was well done.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-22277412673864018042011-12-05T12:44:32.842-06:002011-12-05T12:44:32.842-06:00Good morning C.C. et al,
Gail and Bruce's puz...Good morning C.C. et al,<br /><br />Gail and Bruce's puzzles are always a fun run.Only hang up was intone- could hear them chanting, but took going back to it to fill.Also had creed for a nano second. Loved doing across and downs together so easily.<br /><br />Ironically, our town's favorite pub is Carrie Nations; it's been around since the 70's and is popular with the "30 somethings."<br /><br />Enjoyed <i>Ya Ya...</i> book, but not so much the movie. It seemed rather corny on screen.<br /><br />Hahtool, brilliant quote today!<br /><br />Breakfast differs,but mostly it's toast(sour dough)with peanut butter, and a toffee nut latte. Today we had an egg over toast. Have a 1/2 banana mid morning.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789723171543457661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-73711174142401396032011-12-05T12:14:32.525-06:002011-12-05T12:14:32.525-06:00The Aztec Civilization is NOT an ancient one. The...The Aztec Civilization is NOT an ancient one. Their time was the 14th to 16th centuries. Per-Columbian may be a long clue, but an accurate one....Janet in Sherman OaksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-12362454571270244912011-12-05T11:51:39.123-06:002011-12-05T11:51:39.123-06:00Thanks for the fun, doable Monday puzzle, Gail and...Thanks for the fun, doable Monday puzzle, Gail and Bruce, and, of course, C.C. for the write-up.<br /><br />Got all the proper names for a change, including Eeyore--so that really helped.<br /><br />Mine is the paltriest breakfast so far: coffee (half caf/ half decaf) with a shot of non-fat milk. But I have to confess that reading Anon-Mouse's breakfast made me hungry.<br /><br />Have a good week, everybody!Mistynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-15754316664989549122011-12-05T11:47:09.344-06:002011-12-05T11:47:09.344-06:00Extra Late Breakfast -
I liked the Rice Bowl, and...Extra Late Breakfast -<br /><br />I liked the Rice Bowl, and Pidgeon pea soup, breakfast, so much, I had three more helpings. I felt the earlier versions were a little mild so I put in 2 tbsps. of Louisiana's, Avery Island's Tabasco Red Devil sauce, ( I'm sure Hahtool is very familiar with this - ) and a generous sprinkling of 'green' peppercorns. I can hear my stomach growling, so I know its just right.<br /><br />Ironically, the spicy hot food is supposed to kill the appetite, so you eat less - but I am so shamelessly addicted to it that its ruining my diet. Atleast I didn't have a turkey for Thanksgiving.<br /><br />BTW, 'hot' or 'heat' in the food is not a taste, but a sense of 'pain' - so they say - that some people get inured to - and causes their brain to release the endo-morphins - 'pleasure molecules' - - much like chocolate, OR a heavy workout or a Marathon run, does for other people.<br /><br />Enuff about food.Anony-Mousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-8662173459973289792011-12-05T11:33:07.991-06:002011-12-05T11:33:07.991-06:00Since a mild heaert attack 25 years ago my breakfa...Since a mild heaert attack 25 years ago my breakfast has been:<br /><br />Small glass of OJ<br />Granola w/ skim milk<br />English Muffin, preferably cinnamon raison) w/butter<br />one banana (for Pottassium)<br /><br />Must work, I still here.john28manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650453284994460688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995532066584316410.post-70133121968043489662011-12-05T11:30:29.382-06:002011-12-05T11:30:29.382-06:00Carrie Nation was born about 6 miles from where I ...Carrie Nation was born about 6 miles from where I live, and there is a Carrie Nation road and historical marker. She must have had a local impact, since our town only voted "wet" about 2 1/2 years ago, and the county is still dry. <br />Some friends and I have recently formed an informal literary society, mostly as an excuse to get together and drink. It was originally the Carrie Nation Temperance Society, but we later assigned her the middle name Ursula to form a more appropriate acronym, since half the members are our better halves. <br />Breakfast 6 days a week:<br />2 cups black coffee, three shredded wheat biscuits with a banana and fresh goat milk. <br />Sunday:<br />The full monte, eggs, bacon, toast, fried potatoes, honey, butter, mostly home produced, except the bread.windhoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185847697518005172noreply@blogger.com