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Paul’s Awesome English Dictionary – Today’s Word: Freet

Posted on January 10, 2024 by pauldelancey

Sometimes a word comes about just because linguists slur together two words.

In today’s blog, we celebrate such an occurrence.

The first two letters “fr” are from the word “freezer” which is an English translation of the Icelandic word for “freezer.”

The last three letters “eet” come from the word “eat” which is an English translation of Ancient Egyptian word for “eat.” The last three letters really should be “eat,” but a professor for Egyptian Antiquities typed “eet” instead. He claims the “e” key of his typewriter stuck. Honestly though, it’s still a typo, dude.” Anyway, we combine “fr” + “eet” to get:

TODAY’S AWESOME WORD

freet

Awesome entry #22

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.

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Paul’s Awesome English Dictionary – Today’s Word: Puos

Posted on January 8, 2024 by pauldelancey

The world teems with people unsure of the plural form of puo.

This uncertainty dates back the Elizabethan Era.

Astoundingly enough, there’s no word that means more than one puo. It’s time to correct this oversight.

TODAY’S AWESOME WORD

puos

Awesome entry #21

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.

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Paul’s Awesome English Dictionary – Today’s Word: Memewipe

Posted on January 7, 2024 by pauldelancey

Why can’t we post brilliant things on Facebook(tm)?

Is it because we are never quite clever enough?

No, brilliant memes assault our eyes the moment we sign on to our Facebook feed. These memes drives our witty thoughts and bon mots completely from our mind.

If only there were a word to describe this phenomenon. It’s time to correct this oversight.

TODAY’S AWESOME WORD

memewipe

Awesome entry #30

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.

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Owie Day.

Posted on January 5, 2024 by pauldelancey

I managed to rip off half of big-toenail while reshelving my books. It’s not easy, but I managed it. Then I went to an exercise class. The big toe didn’t like it.

Somehow, the day took a wrong turn.

So, another short post.

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.

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My Latch Hook

Posted on January 4, 2024 by pauldelancey

In my continual quest to find something that will me keep off the streets–where I’d only foment revolution–I’ve taken up latch hooking. This project will also help my manual dexterity and my eye coordination by building neural pathways. So my latch hook project is a win for every one.

I have decided to do Charlie Brown as I like his character very much and I also had a 26-year old kit for him.

Doing my bit to tame inflation, you betcha.

And here’s my progress after two days.

01/04/2024, Second day

I played Snoopy in 5th grade Santa Anita grammar’s school production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Iggy piggy poo. (I ran out of things to say.)

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.

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My Day

Posted on January 3, 2024 by pauldelancey

My local library is smaller than this

Sometimes time gets away from me. I almost forgot to post!

Yesterday, I found out how difficult it was to find, buy, and take home a latch hook.

This morning, I discovered how hard it was to find where I put my latch hook.

I looked for hours for it, but to no avail.

I looked on line on Amazon, etc. and found nothing that could get to me in time.

While doing this, I dealt with a hacking or virus attack. This is why I wasn’t on the streets fighting crime.

Okay, I stopped a bank robbery, but that was only for a few minutes.

Hoorah! I found the latch hook. It was in the back of the car, in a flexible cooler with two ice packs.

Had lunch.

Went to a library arts-and-crafst get together. I learned to use my latch hook. I did! I did! I’m going to make a latch-hook rug of Charlie Brown.(tm)

I drove home in a horrible rain storm. Whew.

Made meatloaf for dinner.

Watched Seinfeld and two mysteries.

Checked to see if the Earth is still rotating in the right direction. It is.

Writing this blog and will go to sleep soon.

Good night.

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.

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Buddha’s Hand Glycerin Soap

Posted on January 1, 2024 by pauldelancey

BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON GLYCERIN SOAP

INGREDIENTS

¼ pound Buddha’s hand citron*

1 teaspoon yellow mica powder

2 tablespoons isopropyl alcohol

2 pounds glycerin soap base

¾ teaspoon lemon essential oil

isopropyl alcohol

* = May be found in organic food stores..

SPECIAL UTENSILS

soap mold

spray bottle

microwave

soap slicer (optional)

Makes 10 bars. 1″ wide. Takes 3 hours 30 minutes.

PREPARATION

Cut Buddha’s hand citron in food processor into little bits and set aside. Add yellow mica powder and 2 tablespoons isopropyl alcohol to small mixing bowl. Mix with fork until well blended

Chop glycerin base into 1″ cubes. Add glycerin to large glass measuring cups. Melt base in 30 second intervals. Stir after every time. Add yellow mica powder/ isopropyl mix and lemon essential oil. Stir with knife until well blended. Let sit for 15 minutes. (This inhibits Buddha’s hand citron from settling to the bottom of the soap mold.) Add bits of Buddha’s hand citron. Mix with knife until well blended.

Spray silicon mold with isopropyl alcohol. Pour melted soap into soap mold. If desired, lightly spray bubbles with isopropyl alcohol to make them disappear. Let soap sit for 3 hours. Use soap slicer to cut soap into slices 1″ wide.

TIDBITS

1) Buddha’s Hand Citron resembles the hand of many-fingered people praying to Buddha.

2) Buddha’s hand fruit is a symbol of happiness, longevity, and good fortune. Indeed, Buddha’s Hand is often given to family and loved ones in Japan as a symbol of good fortune.

3) Washing with Buddha’s Hand Citron Glycerin Soap helps you smell nice. Plus, with the Buddha citron bits inside it, you also get happiness, longevity, and good fortune. What more could you want?`

– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.