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.
