Going to a Meeting

I am leaving on a research meeting in the morning.  Unfortunately, this is not one of the have fun with friends research meetings, so I will be having to try to find my own fun... if possible.

Curried Chicjpeas

My wife has just mad a whole crockpot of my very favorite curried chickpeas for part of our dinner later this evening.  I am very pleased.  They are very, very good.  We may go swimming later today as well.  Seems like a nice day is continuing to unfold.

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Meanings

The prior post was meant to signify I was "well oiled" meaning a euphemism for saying I had had a couple of "adult beverages," which is of course another euphuism in itself. 

Euphemisms are indeed an interesting part of the vernacular of our language.  I enjoy them in my daily speech, and I find that they give color and nuance to what we say in ways that are fun.  Perhaps it is because much of the time I am in "science mode" where euphemisms ARE NOT the norm is why I like them so much in my non-work speech and writings?  I even allude to them a bit in part of my job, when I am teaching.  I find that I can slip in occasional non-standard terms or phrases when I teach.  

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Well Oiled

I am "well oiled" at the moment.  Not much to say about it other than it is what I am.  I am going to go put on my pajamas and continue to marinate.

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Nice, Quiet Day

Today was a nice, quiet day of routine.  The gym, my walk, a leisurely paces work day, swimming, a great Indian/Mexican fusion dinner.  A few pipes.  Pretty damn good, I do say.  Maybe some other pleasures this evening?  It could end up a perfect day! 

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Getting Gasoline

When I was getting gasoline this morning, a stranger commented  on my pipe as I pulled it out of my pocket rummaging for change to pay for my cup of coffee at the register, "You ought a try weed."  I smiled at him and said, "It sounds fun,  Maybe someday, if it becomes legal in our state."  I have never tried it, but have always wondered what it feels like.  With the previous comments here, it seems a lot of folks are talking about it a lot more, and more and more states are seeming to be gearing up to legalize it.  I always imagine it would be like a nice, pleasant feeling of being drunk.

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Cutting the Grass

I am going to spend the afternoon cutting the grass and trying to get to a myriad of yard related items I have been neglecting.  Not really looking forward to it, but the exercise will be good for me, and it should look nice when done.

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Cleaning, Teeth, Etc.

Still in the midst of a helluva lot of work.  Right now it happens to be cleaning, but there have been so damn many things I have had to do that my head spins thinking about it (unfortunately, not in a good way, like after ample libations).

An unfortunate event has happened also, that while in the greater scheme of things, is relatively minor, it is a royal pain in the posterior to have happen during all this excessive busyness.  I take very meticulous care of my teeth.  I do so for an array o reasons... To avoid pain, to have good gums, and also because I am at risk for dental problems due my having what the dentist calls "severe" TMJ (Temporandibular Joint Disorder) which I have spoken about previously.

Because I am so meticulous, I have pretty damn good teeth for a fellow my age.  But, due to an unfortunate accident about 16 years ago, I have ONE molar that has a "cap" on it made of porcelain.  Unfortunately, that damnable 16 year old cap broke (a piece of it) a few days ago.  When it first happened, I was afraid I broke a tooth, but it fortunately was only the cap.  The doctor says the tooth underneath is fine.  But, now in all this busyness, I have to squeeze in several appointments to get it replaced.  

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Lost Time

My life has been so horridly busy, that I have not had time to post.  Some good things have happened but also several difficult things.  But, know I am plugging along taking these changes... hopefully with grace and kindness.  Hopefully also, God is looking out fore and my family.  I pray for this each day.  I anticipate I will be more regular here now than I have been the last several weeks.

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