tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post961766834574002937..comments2023-09-15T11:09:29.857-05:00Comments on Music, Knits And Cookies: Progress?silferthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14996363201481143915noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post-82556284932079130032007-09-11T12:44:00.000-05:002007-09-11T12:44:00.000-05:00I prefer the term "inertia inclined."I prefer the term "inertia inclined."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post-21823113853830264142007-09-10T18:13:00.000-05:002007-09-10T18:13:00.000-05:00I noticed you reference the word "lazy" in your bl...I noticed you reference the word "lazy" in your blog. As a card carrying member of that section of society, I *must* register my disappointment at your choice of words. You might consider substituting the phrase "motivationally challenged" in future posts, as it is far more palatable to us so-called "lazy" people. hrrrmmph!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post-36670383589629155172007-09-10T18:04:00.000-05:002007-09-10T18:04:00.000-05:00Actually, the word "midget" was coined around 1865...Actually, the word "midget" was coined around 1865 (some sources say as early as 1850) to describe tiny sand flies (a species of midge). Barnum co-opted the word in 1869.<BR/><BR/>midget. (n.d.). Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved September 10, 2007, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/midget<BR/><BR/>Have you written to the Tootsie Roll people to tell them that their bite-size "Midget" candies are offensive? How about the makers of the classic MG Midget car that is still popular today?<BR/><BR/>Some people with dwarfism do not like to be called dwarves, actually, and find that term to be just as offensive as the term "midget." They prefer to be called "little people" (although why that is better, I have no idea...it still conjures images of frolicking leprechauns in my mind. Roger Ebert agrees with me here: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050501/COMMENTARY/50429001Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post-39417073404923894372007-09-10T12:14:00.000-05:002007-09-10T12:14:00.000-05:00Just an FYI about the word "midget"...That word (i...Just an FYI about the word "midget"...<BR/><BR/>That word (in any context) is highly offensive to folks who are medically considered dwarfs. It's often used in a very negative context. The word originated with P.T. Barnum in reference to his sideshow freaks. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps you could reconsider using the word? <BR/><BR/>ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post-49444888749082164562007-08-31T20:25:00.000-05:002007-08-31T20:25:00.000-05:00Hey~ I like a little drool with the whole fallin...Hey~<BR/> I like a little drool with the whole falling asleep on the shoulder, bit!!!!<BR/> Check out Saartje's Booties to go with the (tiny) sweater....these are adorable..what's a few more stitches and a few more rows!! (heehee) <BR/> Enjoy your weekend.<BR/> Happy knitting.Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14280010921205295155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714554539966169106.post-29207801786253410642007-08-31T12:57:00.000-05:002007-08-31T12:57:00.000-05:00It's that whole "falling asleep on your shoulder" ...It's that whole "falling asleep on your shoulder" thing that makes the whole screaming and oozing thing worthwhile! ;)<BR/><BR/>(Especially when they give those contented little sighs when they sleep. I remember that with Emma.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com