Thursday, April 23, 2009

WORDS OVERHEARD IN THE STAFFROOM THIS WEEK

Knickers.

Ballyhoo.

Flummoxed.

Scabrous.

Persnickety.

Cadaverous.

Sycophant.

Nocturnal.

Twat.


Yes. I make lists. It's a sickness that has infected many notebooks -- and quite a few restaurant napkins, beer coasters, and the sleeves of cigarette packages. And while I am too old to be cured of this affliction, I offer this confession as a cautionary tale to the younger folk.

Please: learn to relax. (I have compiled a list of relaxation techniques. These are available on sticky notes and the backs of envelopes.)

Hey, they're playing my song.

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