29 November 2008

NWoTD - Schleptomania

Schleptomania - the overpowering urge to bring far more than you will ever need on trips. Like three bags for a weekend trip. Many parents suffer from advanced forms of schleptomania.

27 November 2008

NWoTD - Gravytas

Gravytas - serious about gravy. And, in my family, we are very serious about gravy.

25 November 2008

NWoTD - Naughtical

This one is for Nutsy Fagan. And, in memory of, my father who loved sailing and imparted that love on to me.

Naughtical - debauchery on the high seas.

24 November 2008

21 November 2008

NWoTD - Fur Paux

Fur paux - "accidentally" wearing fur and generating outrage among the militant PETAists.

19 November 2008

NWoTD - Studebt

Studebt - student debt. Not too tough to figure that one out.

04 November 2008

NWoTD - Poisition

Poisition - a job that is corrosive to your soul. See: McClellan, Scott; or Snow, Tony.