That which we call a rose

[sine_nixus]

Over dinner Nice discovered that my whole name is composed of blocks of 7 letters each with 3 syllables per name. An-ton-io Es-te-ban Co-ne-jos. There was an exceedingly gratifying moment when I thought this had to be a sign from some higher power slapping me in the face with the reassurance that my life would be ordered and fine. After all, what

Comments

a feminist reading

[rode_jurk]

yeah, right! blame it on your middle name! it is your mother's fault!

;P

Re: a feminist reading

[sine_nixus]

HAHAHA I hadn't thought of it like that. Once again I've supported the hegemony of the patriarch. I love my mommy but I'm sure you'll agree with me when I say moms aren't perfect.

I remember the story behind your many names, Nette :)

Re: a feminist reading

[rode_jurk]

incidentally, annette is also 7-letters! kewl. hee hee.

you see, the thing about misogyny is that you sometimes don't even think about it! how pervasive, one of the reasons it is even more oppressive! -- well, i'm just playing with you. you're no misogynist. ;)

[f_mac]

actually, if you remember Secret Bible Week on NAT GEO, they explained the numerological nature for the hate of the number 666. which in roman lettering (600-60-6 if i recall correctly decoded) spells NERO, famed roman enemy of the early christians and perceived anti-christ of the times. of course, neither the rapture, nor the end of the world came in his time. another testament to the fact that the bible does have the touch of humanity, context and history it was written in.

numbers shmumbers. there are seven deadly sins.