Wednesday, October 19, 2011

SOME FUN STUFF TO AMUSE

It is a rainy and blustery day here today and I wanted to bring a few smiles your way. I hope I have succeeded!A HEALTHY VOCABULARY:

Artery: The study of paintings.
Bacteria: The back door of a cafeteria.
Cesarean section: A neighborhoot in Rome.
Cauterize: Made eye contact with her.
Dilate: To live long.
Nitrates: Cheaper than day rates.
Node: Was aware of.
Outpatient: Someone who fainted.
Postoperative: Letter carrier.
Terminal illness: Getting sick at the airport.
Urine: Opposite of you're out.
Varicose: Nearby.
Vein: Conceited.
-Lifelines 1997


SAY THAT AGAIN?
Eight well-known quotations or phrases have been reworded below -- but the original meanings have been kept. Can you identify the originals? Answers: Scroll down.
Example: Unnoisy, like a small rodent. (Answer: Quiet as a mouse)

1. The papal region was not erected within the time span equal to one earthly axis revolution.

2. During the time that the feline is not in attendance, small squeaking creatures will frolic.

3. A pair of incorrects do not create a solitary non-left.

4. Those who seek handouts are not able to be those who opt.

5. Human attractiveness does not extend beyond the epidermal layer.

6. Numerous appendages contribute to easy labor.

7. Continuous labor with an absence of recreation makes young John a lifeless lad.

8. The pathway to the underworld is covered with wonderful purposes.

-Penny Press Means Puzzle Pleasure, Oct. 1993











Answers:
1. Rome wasn't built in a day.
2. When the cat's away the mice will play.
3. Two wrongs don't make a right.
4. Beggars can't be choosers.
5. Beauty is only skin deep.
6. Many hands make light work.
7. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.
8. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

I hope this gives you a smile or two today. It is always good to be able to smile or laugh even when things are not always sunny! Have a great day.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Daisy - What fun! You must have some time on your hands today. Wish I did. Prepping for school today for the next two days that I'll be on the campus. Can't get anything done when I'm there. Daughter made dinner - nice - and church tonight - sweet!

Love the Kate Greenaway illustration!

Joy!
Kathy

P.S. That was Kate - right?

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

I loved reading these...and they are so "YOU" . These definitely made me smile. A couple of them I had to look at the answers! And I'm still trying to figure out Node. LOL

Love,
Dau

Debbie said...

Woohoo! I actually figured them all out. This was really interesting. I think it shows the power of a well turned phrase. The ones here said the same thing. They just didn't say it memorably!

And I liked "varicose" best in the first list. For some reason, that one made me grin the most.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Such a delightful post! I Node none of these before visiting with you :)