leleboo Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 William Safire. Grammarians, neologists, linguists -- nunc est bibendum. *clink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 For a long time now, the magazine has been my justification for shelling out the greenbacks for the Sunday NYT. The "On Language" column is a weekly read that I look forward to for enlightenment and education. RIP, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 For a long time now, the magazine has been my justification for shelling out the greenbacks for the Sunday NYT. The "On Language" column is a weekly read that I look forward to for enlightenment and education. RIP, Bill. True dat. I still remember clearly the look of consternation on my mother's face when, in high school, I told her how much I enjoyed William Safire's column. She didn't know he had a language column; I didn't know he had a opinion column. Once the confusion was cleared up, much relief ensued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 True dat. I still remember clearly the look of consternation on my mother's face when, in high school, I told her how much I enjoyed William Safire's column. She didn't know he had a language column; I didn't know he had a opinion column. Once the confusion was cleared up, much relief ensued. Ditto! I'm pretty sure my father looked at me in utter horror when I first mentioned loving Safire (also back in high school). We used to read it for fun on Mondays, sitting outside the Latin classroom (our teacher invariably ran late, coming from his chamber music conducting gig across town); sometimes (when feasible) we'd get him to turn the column's topic into a word game for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Many years ago, before such sales were banned, a couple of longhairs set up a head shop on a folding table in the vicinity of 19th and K. Safire wrote a whole "On Language" column on their slogan "Everything you need for the head of the house and the house of the heads." The framed it and taped it to their card table, near the bongs and the pipes and the papers. Who knew that hippies read the Times? As a speechwriter myself, I will toast Mr. Safire at dinner tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioesq Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 We will be drinking very good whiskey in New York tomorrow to celebrate the arrival of my first grandchild, Piper. She is healthy, very vocal and, thankfully, doesn't look like me. This has been a wonderful journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 We will be drinking very good whiskey in New York tomorrow to celebrate the arrival of my first grandchild, Piper. She is healthy, very vocal and, thankfully, doesn't look like me. This has been a wonderful journey. Excellent! Congrats!!PS - I love the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioesq Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Excellent! Congrats!! PS - I love the name. How very nice of you to write that. Thank you. To the best of my knowledge, since I have no dead relatives that would qualify for the "Piper" name, I am assuming that the kids either had a wonderful champagne dinner in Lisbon nine months ago, or paused "The Hustler" in their condo at the appropriate moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 To Ardi. Via Ethiopian spiced tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Boy Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 To my wife! She just got a promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 More to what, in this case. Happy 57th anniversary to the little bar code patent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 More to what, in this case. Happy 57th anniversary to the little bar code patent! CHEERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 To Vacation. And taking it before you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Young & Hungry is reporting Ben Ali passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Young & Hungry is reporting Ben Ali passed. WTOP did as well. Sending good thoughts to his family, as WTOP also reported that he recently celebrated his 51st wedding anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 To Ardi. Via Ethiopian spiced tea. Looks like I'll be doing more toasting.Discovery Channel October 11 Ardipithecus Feature I need to think of some Lucy-themed beverage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Captain Lou Albano. Tonight I'll lift a Piledriver for you, Lou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Captain Lou Albano. Tonight I'll lift a Piledriver for you, Lou. Say what you will, but the guy could sport a gumband like no one else. RIP Lou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm from the Freddie Blassie and Jon Tolos days of wrestling {and Roller Derbie with Ralphie Valaderis} but I will certainly hoist a glass in the Captain's honor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 To the new Formula One Drivers and Constructors champions. Next season promises to be even more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Soupy Sales. That man could take a pie in the face like no other. He also gave as good as he got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Miss brave little Shiloh Pepin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymartini Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 To the internet, happy 40th! To internet porn, happy 39 years, 364 days, 11 and a half hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Claude Levi-Strauss. Dinner tonight may have to include both the raw and the cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 To the democratic process. It's election day, folks. Don't forget to exercise your civic duty and vote early and often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 To Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, for an amazing show last night. Special kudos to Clarence Clemons, who, at nearly 68, played sax like someone a fraction of his age. So many songs with the saxophone last night. Wow. I loved it, but I can't imagine how he did it. I should find something better than Bud Light for the toast, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 To Claude Levi-Strauss. Born in Nimes, France, Claude first was the first to use the stiff blue fabric milled in the region around his home town in the tailoring of the heavy-duty work clothes increaingly in demand in the rapidly industrializing South. This "tissue de Nimes" -- now known to buyers around the world simply as denim -- revolutionized the art of trouser making and this new style, known as "le jean" is not only forever linked with Levi-Strauss, but their distinctive color has given its name to French national football team, known affectionately as "les bleus". He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Len Bias. I was 8 and playing in my yard when I heard. Grew up a lot that day. The ESPN doc airing right now brings a lot of that back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This "tissue de Nimes" -- now known to buyers around the world simply as denim -- revolutionized the art of trouser making...Not only pants or clothing. Let us not forget the seminal contribution made by Les Structures élémentaires du parapente (1949). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Kimberly Munley, CIV tough stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambernbach Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Abe Pollin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Abe Pollin. Amen. He was one of the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 To Bill, racing driver, teacher, enthusiast, mentor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 To good news from doctors (not mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 To my friend Ric on his 40th birthday, being in a coma is a really execrable way to spend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 To Joe Riley -- superhero shoplifter-stopper to the rescue! Great job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 To Arthur Sicard, inventor of the modern practical snowblower (1925). And to my generous next-door neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlebby Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Arnold Stang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 To my Grandma Lolly, alav ha-shalom, who on December 22 would finally put down the rolling pin, untie the apron, and leave the kitchen with its twenty dozen (nope, not kidding) Christmas cookies she'd baked for all the folks who worked in Pop's scrapyard -- all neatly done up on beautiful trays, ready to be handed out at work the next day. And then she'd have some bourbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Joe Strummer. Alas, I couldn't make the gig at The Passenger tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Joe Strummer. Alas, I couldn't make the gig at The Passenger tonight. Same here. Can't believe it's been seven years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Me! For finally getting the data sets out the door! Got my christmas themed hawaiian shirt and my Santa hat on! All together now - "Tiny Bubbles" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 The George Michael Sports Machine. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 The George Michael Sports Machine. Sigh. Let's go to the videotape. (George Michael at his finest and absolutely worth watching from start-to-finish - the skiing scene is unbelievable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Nice job on the bellyflop, Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I'm amazed that I hadn't realized before that he was also one of the DJs I listened to on Philadelphia radio as a kid. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraB Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 George Michael...I miss you. You and Glenn Brenner made me a sports fan. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldman Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Vic Chesnutt, musician and songwriter. Sad to see you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Vic Chesnutt, musician and songwriter. Sad to see you go. Sigh. I just listened to an interview he did with Terry Gross on Fresh Air in the last few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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