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kellyrfineman

5 Things on a Friday

Jan 16, 2009 17:10

1. I was inexplicably saddened to hear that Andrew Wyeth died today at age 91. The inexplicable part was largely because, well, I thought he died about 5 years ago. I love his work, even if he was getting it on with the neighbor-lady secretive about his Helga paintings when he made them, to the point of not telling his wife until he had over 200 ( Read more... )

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idaho_laurie January 16 2009, 23:13:01 UTC

Poor S. I hope she feels better soon.

I watched Dr. Horrible AGAIN last night, for about the sixth time. And now you're telling me I have to buy the DVD? Yikes.

I hope you can spill the beans about the seekrit soon.

(I love gnomes.)

kellyrfineman January 16 2009, 23:46:53 UTC

Per MR, the DVD has a musical commentary -- all sung, and all new. Seriously, how can you NOT buy it?

bedazzled2 January 16 2009, 23:19:29 UTC

Hmm, I thought "filk" was a typo until you mentioned it again. I can't say I know the definition without looking it up. So, I guess I'll have to click on Websters Online. Hmm, is it in there? Just checked. Nope.

kellyrfineman January 16 2009, 23:47:27 UTC

"Filk" comes from a typographical error. Not that that helps you all that much.

dampscribbler January 16 2009, 23:43:38 UTC

I saw Dr. Horrible for sale at Amazon today for, I believe, $10.49. I almost ordered it. Now I probably will. :)

I am very sad to have forgotten to enter the contest to win a complete Oxford English Dictionary. I love etymology. But I don't know "filk." I'm guessing it's Anglo-Saxon in origin.

I'd never have guessed about "hoosegow." Cool.

I hope S is well soon.

kellyrfineman January 16 2009, 23:46:06 UTC

'Tisn't Anglo-Saxon. 'Tis from a typographical error. Heh.

*Considers ordering Dr. H from Amazon. Oh - if you use Amazon, consider clicking through to it from the CYBILS site -free to you, but gives them a wee kickback, which they use to buy actual prizes to send to prize winners. So.

dampscribbler January 16 2009, 23:51:58 UTC

Now I'm going to have to Google "filk," you know.

My parents' grocery store was named after a typo -- Sendix, I think it's called. I'll have to get the whole story again to retell it properly, though.

Thanks for the Cybils tip, I'll remember that. Cool!

kellyrfineman January 17 2009, 01:59:49 UTC

It has its own Wikipedia entry, and an excellent website entitled "Filk 101", if you really feel the need to Google.

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kellyrfineman January 17 2009, 01:58:35 UTC

My mind is an interesting place to be most days. "Filk" comes from a typographical error. I suppose I'll have to reveal it tomorrow, since thus far, no nerds of the correct category have turned up to claim the bonus points.

jeannineatkins January 17 2009, 00:52:59 UTC

Sounds like a good week, even with sick girl and Wyeth sadness. And next week is going to rock.

kellyrfineman January 17 2009, 01:59:04 UTC

I like your assertiveness in that last statement, and I hope you are correct!