Dear PPlater,
This post regarding definitions about the instruments collectively known as
CLOCKS, n. A machine of great moral value to man, allaying his concern for the future by reminding him what a lot of time remains to him. A busy man complained one day: "I get no time!" "What's that you say?" Cried out his friend, a lazy quiz; "You have, sir, all the time there is. There's plenty, too, and don't you doubt it -- We're never for an hour without it."
on this website for us
CONNOISSEURS, n. A specialist who knows everything about something and nothing about anything else. An old wine-bibber having been smashed in a railway collision, some wine was pouted on his lips to revive him. "Pauillac, 1873," he murmured and died.
is hilarious - it is so great to see such a clever post - and particularly for me as I have a very soft spot for word-play. It is such a nice respite from the recent
CONTROVERSY, n. A battle in which spittle or ink replaces the injurious cannon-ball and the inconsiderate bayonet.
As I understand you are practicing law and have a penchant for Habits, perhaps I can insert two more for your viewing pleasure
LAWYER, n. One skilled in circumvention of the law.
CONVENT, n. A place of retirement for woman who wish for leisure to meditate upon the vice of idleness.
I can truly say that your 2000th post inspired quite a bit of needed
LAUGHTER, n. An interior convulsion, producing a distortion of the features and accompanied by inarticulate noises. It is infectious and, though intermittent, incurable.
on my part and proved so inspirational that I felt I simply had to
RESPOND, v.i. To make answer, or disclose otherwise a consciousness of having inspired an interest in what Herbert Spencer calls "external coexistences," as Satan "squat like a toad" at the ear of Eve, responded to the touch of the angel's spear. To respond in damages is to contribute to the maintenance of the plaintiff's attorney and, incidentally, to the gratification of the plaintiff.
Brilliant PPlater - looking forward to having this personal compendium of horology grow over time. All the best!
p.s. All definitions are from Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary - one year away from it's 100 year anniversary.