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"I always seemed to stand in the no-man's land between opposing arguments, yearning to be won over by one side or the other, but finding instead degrees of merit in both." -- Ted Gup (All Original Content Copyright © 2012)
somber discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Grave or even gloomy in character. |
Synonyms: | melancholy |
Usage: | The Colonel, with little sense of humor and of the fitness of things, related a somber episode of those dark and bitter days. |
![]() ![]() The HoraeThe Horae, whose name literally means the "Hours," are three goddesses in Greek mythology who are said to control orderly life. Traditionally, there are thought to be two generations, or sets, of Horae: Thallo, Auxo, and Carpo—the goddesses of spring, summer, and autumn—and Eunomia, Dike, and Eirene, charged with maintaining the stability of society. In addition, there are the 12 tutelary goddesses also called hours, each of which presides over an hour of the day. Who parented the Horae? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Syria Ends Occupation of Lebanon (2005)In 1976, with his country embroiled in a deadly civil war, the Lebanese president turned to Syria for assistance. At his request, Syrian forces entered Lebanon. Despite their 29-year presence, the Syrians were unable to secure lasting stability. By 2005, Syrian influence in Lebanese government had provoked protests, which intensified after the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, and Syrian troops finally withdrew in April. When did the two countries re-establish diplomatic relations? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix (1798)Considered the foremost painter of the Romantic movement in France, Delacroix is known for his dramatic interpretations of scenes from mythology, literature, and political, religious, and literary history and for his sensuous use of color. His most influential work is 1830's revolution-themed Liberty Leading the People, which likely inspired the design of the Statue of Liberty. During a trip to Morocco, he painted many scenes of North African life. Why did he struggle to find subjects? More... Discuss |
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7 comments:
do you have some sort of hearing aid?
Cochlear implants?
Or a hearing aid?
Eric
Are you pregnant? I don't know why I thought this, because I don't know you, and just stumbled upon this blog....but, that's my guess.
My guess was a hearing aid, but whose?
If it were yours, you could blog about it.
It could be some other transmitter. Has someone you know joined the CIA or Secret Service?
Hearing aid. It's crazy small.
And it's not mine!
It is cool that it's so small. I remember older one's as so conspicuous - though better than saying, "What?" or "Huh?" all the time.
Hearing aids aren't so bad...
I got that type, with the clear wire, but I had to go back to the totally obvious looking ones because they kept falling out.
And the only reason I had to get new ones in the first place was because my dog ate one and the other fell out during a ride on a superfast rollercoaster...hehe.
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