Comments on: Interview with Ciboulette

By: Old Knudsen

Old Knudsen — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:04:51 +0000

Lord of the flies is a microcosm of the world and society when it fails, not just a book about snotty school boys on an island going nuts. Then you have to see the symbolism like its all boys on the island, what would happen if it was girls? more sneaky and not so violent maybe, the more sensitive and intellectual piggy was killed. The island is female and the plane crashes into it as it is a passive force not able to control the maleness but still it effects it. I'd be picking my teeth when rescued if I was on the island with those boys. Old Knudsen's last blog post..Israeli Backpackers Taste Like Chicken

By: zoe

zoe — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:44:50 +0000

hip hop classes? was it just dance or did she learn to throw up some gang signs, keep her pimp hand strong and use an AK too? zoe's last blog post..Must Know Monday: Chunks anyone?

By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:18:41 +0000

Ciboulette: The Red Hat Societies started with the poem by Jenny Joseph who lives in Minchinhampton, England:
WARNING
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I’m tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people’s gardens . . .
But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.

And older women began grouping together, sporting red hats, boas and purple clothing. They formed societies, with a Queen Mother, and organize really fun outings.
So if you happen upon a group of red-hatted women from Saanich, tell them witchypoo sez hey.

By: Ciboulette

Ciboulette — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:10:26 +0000

Definitely didn't mean "eastern" to sound negative. I love the Maritimes! Nova Scotia is one of my favourite places in the world. PS What's a Red Hatter? Ciboulette's last blog post..My interview

By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:20:30 +0000

Ciboulette: I’m glad you enjoyed it! I think Teeni had a valid point. Kudos to your for not hightailing it after that first question.
I know a certain retired teacher Red Hatter who would be so there for tea at the Empress.
The 100 things is rather common, although I confess I have been eyeballing my navbar and kind of begrudging the real estate it takes up there.
For non-Canucks, KD is short for Kraft Dinner, which is mac and cheese. I wouldn’t say Tim Horton’s makes the donut a Canadian icon, it makes addictive coffee iconic.
When you say Eastern, and it’s in a bad way, you really mean Ontario, don’t you? Not us loveable Maritimers.