28.1.12

rainbow brite was my bitch

bright-line \BRYTE-lyne\

adjective: providing an unambiguous criterion or guideline especially in law

There needs to be a brite-line rule about adults wearing cartoon paraphernalia. No one over the age of 12 should be buying Rainbow Brite underoos, nor should Hot Topic carry them.

27.1.12

deadly with feathery things

arbalest \AHR-buh-list\

noun: a crossbow especially of medieval times

I didn't have a chance to get pictures of the arbalests in the Arms & Armor collection at work. Too busy with first night of Van Gogh!

26.1.12

diamonds were supposed to be forever

loath \LOHTH\

adjective: unwilling to do something contrary to one's way of thinking : reluctant

I am loath to buy my wedding bands from Safian & Rudolph, as I loathe the fact that my engagement ring is constantly breaking. Resized twice, lost stones, loose stones and I have nightmares about it!