The word of the day for March 28, 2007 is “gustnado” — noun ; a meteorological phenomenon that combines features of a dust devil and a tornado, being a vortex several hundred feet high that develops on the leading edge of a thunderstorm. (From the MSN Encarta Dictionary)
My co-workers are discussing golf. This is a “first liar never has a chance” form of recreation. Since our city is known for the strength and duration of the wind, many of the stories relate to the “greatest golf shot against the wind.” Personally, I’m with the comedian calling himself Honest John. On the subject of Tiger Wood’s impact on society because of his golfing prowess, HJ said, “Who cares? It’s freakin’ golf. Without the ball and club it’s just walking.”
Nevertheless, there’s something endearing about those who will wear plaid plus-fours and argyle socks while engaging in their chosen activity. Endearing does not come to mind when the same persons attempt their activities in gale force winds, snow deeper than the diameter of the ball or rain with accompanying lighting. I will allow you to choose your own epithet for such persons.
The quote for today is from Clara Barton (1821–1912), U.S. Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross, in a letter dated March 7, 1888, written to orator Robert G. Ingersoll (1833-1899), urging him to speak on behalf of the residents of Mount Vernon, Illinois, whose town had been ravaged by a tornado the month before. As quoted in Angel of the Battlefield, ch. 13, by Ishbel Ross (1956).:
Long ago I added to the true old adage of “What is everybody’s
business is nobody’s business,” another clause which, I think, more
than any other principle has served to influence my actions in life. That
is, “What is nobody’s business is my business.”
:^) Jan
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