Sinister: SinisterValentines?

[Jenny Payne]

Hello, I'm back after quite a long absence.  Honey says I don't have to
wait in the nursery again since the software 'remembers' me.  Does anyone
else? :D

* * * On Mon, 14 Jan 2002, Kenneth P Y Chu wrote:
> unfortunately I don't have one of
> those clever books that tell you what special celebrational days it is (e.g.
> "international salad day" or "world mullet growing day" or something)

Well, Ken, the day you wrote that (14th) was National Clean Off Your Desk Day
here in the U.S.  I failed to celebrate that one.  However, I am very
excited about the upcoming:

	First Canned Beer Day - January 24
	(First beer canned 1-24-1935 Richmond, Virginia)

Since it was canned in my very own town, I feel compelled to celebrate!

* * * On Thu, 10 Jan 2002, michelle ruiz wrote:
> Today in small group communication class we had to
> come up with "new" slang terms. Well I just
> discovered, as my friend brought up, the word "fugly."
> Fugly is combination of fucking + ugly.

I've heard that one too.  I also like GYNORMOUS, my cousin's creation
which combines GIGANTIC and ENORMOUS.

A guy in my town is really interested in slang words, and their
dissemination.  He made up a bunch of slang words last year and was
hoping to hear that they'd become common.  Two are: MINIMUM WAGE (used to
describe somethind that's weak, lame or lacking worth) and HAZMAT
("hazardous materials" - describes something that's dangerous or taboo).

* * * On Sun, 13 Jan 2002, Dirty Vicar wrote:
> I've been reading one of the books I got for Christmas, "Dance of Days"
> about the Washington DC punk scene. An amusing thing is I don't know the
> music of that city at all, and have the vague idea it's all a bit
> turgid.

Turgid?  Maybe the harDCore scene... but of course there are plenty of
interesting and entertaining bands in D.C.  How about Aden?  I'm certain
you all will like Aden.  I'll send some along to any interested.  (Mixed
tape or CD trade, perhaps?)

* * * On Wed, 16 Jan 2002, Ernie Sanchez wrote:
> I saw a strange thing the other day.  My local library has various
> posters throughout the building, of celebrities holding a book and
> pretending to be reading.  They have lame slogans such as "get caught reading"
> in order to encourage people to read.

The new E.T. one is beautiful!  I'm looking forward to seeing him on the
big screen once again too.  And speaking of movies.... I highly recommend
the French movie "Amelie" to all of you.  It's so wonderful on so many
different levels.

Do you have a Valentine yet?  If you're like me, you don't.  While I was
gone, I'm told that Miss Llew set up a Sinister Christmas present
exchange, which gave me the idea of SinisterValentines.  That way, we
could all have an e-Valentine who could send us a little package.  Do you
like the idea?  I could act as cupid and set it up if so....

Well that's all for now.  I have a long, dark ride home from work ahead of
me but my B&S tape will make it a little bit happier.

Best to you all,
Jen













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