Posts in month: May, 2009

Snapped: Barked up a Tree
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 29, 2009 | 11:00 am

Bark

All bark and no bite.

One day I was climbing a tree when I looked down at the green sea below and got quite nauseous.

“Eliza, are you writing another Gothic novel?”

Nope, an adventure story.

“I’m taking a break…”

Who Opinionated Ant Chose to Friday Follow on Twitter on 5/29
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 29, 2009 | 7:00 am

Friday Follow for the last week in May!!

That doesn’t mean anything special though, sorry.
Here’s a list of one new, but many tried & true Twits who she enjoys reading about.
Eliza isn’t nit picky but here are a few reasons why she will follow you.
You’re funny (whether you’re trying or not, doesn’t take much to make HT giggle)
You’re useful(you know something that eL doesn’t)

“Ouch!! But it’s true Eliza! I thought you couldn’t bite.”

Back to the List
You’re helpful (i.e. linkage!!)

“I love that word, makes me think of Pauly Shore… okaay, I’m focused.”

You’re chatty
She has a MUCH longer list but lets highlight a few great Twitters you should check out.

@Booklorn     @greatfitness     @LostZombies      @MrBrownThumb      @Travelwriticus 
Why?  Keep on reading!


Read more »

Rambles: Life Lessons
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 28, 2009 | 10:00 am
  1. Don’t sit next to the exit of a movie theater with your Chinese food and Beer- at least don’t act shocked when you get caught.
  2. Don’t give someone directions when you’re lost.
  3. Try not to fall asleep while eating.
  4. If you’re mad at someone, wash all their dark clothes… in bleach.
  5. Keep your temper tantrums inside the house, cars have glass windows and people CAN see you.


Do any of these sound like you?  Please share ’and remember, this is for posterity so be honest’.

Quote of the Week: Agatha Christie
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 27, 2009 | 3:00 pm

“It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.”
Favorites on Flickr
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 26, 2009 | 7:00 am

It’s amazing how easily my humanoid gets distracted from cleaning, filling, anything pertaining to productivity.

“I resent that!”

It’s true isn’t it?

“Still, I resent it… and I’m sick.”

While my humanoid sulks and you are just getting back into the groove at work (a. if you work & b. if you had a long weekend) peruse some of our favorite shots found on flickr.

“What Eliza Leigh means by our favorites is others pictures.”

Exactly, now get back to work!

“Have any of you seen The Fifth Element? Imagine Ruby Rod (aka Chris Tucker) yelling “Commercial” when Eliza Leigh says “Get Back to Work”. I thought you might appreciate the audio.”

I take that as a compliment. Now turn off Fern Gully and put on The Fifth Element for me. Or I’ll eat that last of your 1up Mario Brothers candy.

“That’s Blackmail.”

You catch on fast. There’s hope for you yet.

Sidewalks~
One of eL’s favorite subjects.

Transportation

Euclid Dump Truck

by expthermic on flickr

Bonus:  Little Car 

Infrastructure

Intl Pkwy

by DL_

Bonus:   LA Bridge & Boats

Architecture

Greenhouse

by Zior_

Bonus:  Section B

Sweets~

Grapes! Grapes! Grapes!

by Sir. Mo

Bonus: Lime-Fruit Cream Bars

Species~
Insects

Lizzard

by Zior_

(Well not an insect but in reptile family so we’re using it, ssh don’t tell Eliza Leigh, she wanted her picture here ;)
Bonus:  Honey Bee

Small Mammals

Belinha-Miss Simpatia.

by m.cristina

Bonus:  White Squirrel

Humans

green

by astro twilight

Bonus:  At the Fair

Word of the Week: Mulligrubs
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 25, 2009 | 9:00 am

MULLIGRUBS

Ooh, I know this one.  It’s like doldrums.

“Depression or low spirits.”

That’s it!  That’s all you have to say?

“I’m feeling very mulligrubs today. My baby plants are not obeying me and growing.”

Maybe it’s because you keep overdosing them on plant food.  Back to mulligrubs, in the 16th century the term megrims basically meant the same thing and picked up popularity.  At least it seems like it in old veterinarian manuals.

“When and why did you start reading veterinarian manuals?”

Besides trying to find a way to make Beagle unable to talk anymore?  I did a megrim search in Google books and most of the books were romance novels, personal journals and veterinarian manuals.

Google Book Search, sounds dangerous.  I think I need a blog break.”

Well, that was an easy way to alter your mulligrubs mood.  My work here is done.

Snapped: Sage Leaves
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 22, 2009 | 11:00 am

Sage Tubed

Fresh Sage.
So pretty,
tastes divine.

 

What do you use Sage for?My Humanoid doesn’t use it very often medicinally wise, but likes to rub the leaves and smell it. 

Do you have a favorite recipe featuring fresh sage? 
Please share.

“What do you like Sage for Eliza Leigh?”

As bedding of course!

Quote of the Week: Agatha Christie
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 20, 2009 | 3:00 pm

 

“Any woman can fool a man if she wants to and if he’s in love with her.”

Word of the Week: Mundungus
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 18, 2009 | 9:00 am

MUNDUNGUS

I’m beginning to notice a theme for this month. That being said I think Mundungus is slang like Redunkulous. 

“Didn’t the pigeons say that over & over again in Bolt?  Plus, a check out girl said that at the store yesterday, pretty funny.  But no, it’s not, that’s mundungus.  You see the Dung in the word, eL?  That was your biggest clue.  It means-”

Poo?

“No, rubbish, refuse.”

What’s Dung have to do with it?
Please stop singing, you are no Tina Turner. 

“Fine I suppose that was a stretch, not the singing but my weak attempt to dissect a word.  I’ll leave it to the experts.  Mundungus, has become increasingly popular as a character in the Harry Poter saga.  Could you imagine naming your child Mundungus?  Where are you going eL?”

To check the pronunciation, I think you should name your first-born this.

“Redunkulous!”

Snapped: Whittaker Piano
Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator | May 15, 2009 | 11:00 am

Sound of Music

“The key to music is practice.”

And this piano is seriously out of tune.  What does that tell you?