10.3.12

numbskulls

quietus \kwye-EE-tus\

noun
1 : final settlement (as of a debt) 2 : removal from activity; especially : death 3 : something that quiets or represses

The magic words "sold out" should put the quietus on any grumblings about getting spex tickets. Unfortunately it only inspires the masses to goad you and make sure I'll "look harder."

silicone smiles

winsome \WIN-sum\

adjective
1 : generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence 2 : cheerful, lighthearted

Though winsome in nature, I can be a bitch in more plastic environments.

8.3.12

twins not always double the fun

diplopia \dih-PLOH-pee-uh\

noun: a disorder of vision in which two images of a single object are seen because of unequal action of the eye muscles — called also double vision

Do you think those with diplopia don't take as many tomatoes from the salad bar as they'd like? Maybe the two dozen roses on Valentine's day makes up for it.