I was reading what's the Jamaican version of the OED, and it was a bit depressing how many of the words were alien to me. But then I checked with my father, and he didn't know a bunch of them too, so I felt less rootless. Fascinatingly (and predictably, but whatev) they've traced a lot of the words to their specific African forebears. It's really cool to see the creolishness laid out like that. I haven't finished reading the non-dictionary bit yet, but I'm really hoping for something that breaks down the grammar of Patois, because I'd love to know how many of the non-English rules are home grown, and how many imported from elsewhere.

PB: I liked how it ended, but why is everyone so STUPID? Why did Hale do anything that he did during this episode? GET ON A PLANE AND PUT THE ENVELOPE IN THE MAIL. GOD! He deserves to bite it.

I was thinking about the word "akimbo" in the wee hours of the night last night

What amych said. And even more so because I had to look "akimbo" up in teh dictionary and now have learned a new word.

Wolfram! How are you doing? How is the job hunt going?

I can't believe your landlord gave you a used oven. That's so cheap of him.

Well, it's newer than the old oven we had, so we already are a step ahead of where we were with the old one.

bonbon, I couldn't believe that he didn't at least give the damn envelope to Veronica !

My job, while not nearly as stressful and assheaded as Shrift's or Hec's, is making me DESPERATELY need to choke a bitch.

That is all.

PB: Everyone is a moron. And could they have underused Michelle Forbes any more? The ending was a big let down though, I really wanted to see them get out tonight.

I was happy to see Abruzzi was still alive. I love that guy! Like 24, he will recover from a near-fatal neck wound within the next two hours, though.

Wolfram! How are you doing? How is the job hunt going?

Ugh. I think having a job is both the motivation and de-motivation for finding a new one. People tell me I should quit and then search full time. I wish I had that luxury.

Well, it's newer than the old oven we had, so we already are a step ahead of where we were with the old one.

You are so, so nice.

bon bon, it was merely a flesh wound. A square bandage and a bit of grimaced rubbing should have him functioning in no time. I like Abruzzi too, and I liked that they've given C-Note some back story. What was with the handkerchief, trying to make it sound like it was a bad connection?

Guys, WATCH OUT for those zinc swabs. There's a class-action suit that they sometimes completely destroy the sense of smell and taste, permanently. That's why doctors stopped using zinc swabs in the 30s.

Thanks, Betsy! I have some Zicam swabs that I haven't opened yet--I'll just toss them.