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Kelly was a very popular name for girls in my neighborhood and I had several friends of that name. One of my friends married Michael Green, so she is now Kelly Green. Another married Brian Kelly. She is Kelly Kelly. That's true love. Thanks! Elanor

Once, on a cheapie flight from Paris to New York, after the flight attendant announced that we would be making an "unscheduled stop" at Gander Army Air Force base in Newfoundland, I asked her why we were landing. She poked me playfully, giggled, and said "we're out of gas!" My seatmates and I...

After my son was born, in an attempt to be a more "responsible" mom, I tried to moderate my language. It was far more difficult than I thought it would be (I didn't think I was such a potty-mouth [blush]), but "Oh ph...legm" and "Holy spit" did the trick for me! Like Trevoke, however, I do use a...

When someone tells me to "have a good day," I typically respond, "Thank you, but I have other plans." Thanks! Elanor

Although it isn't used much these days, I've heard the word "broad" used a couple of times...and all of the users said the same thing, "She's a tough, old broad." Except when my dad used it (ages ago) to describe female drivers, I've never heard it used any other way! Thanks! Elanor

In line with sleipnir214's story, my great-grandfather Arthur was known (and greatly disliked) for his name-joke addiction. My great-grandmother Jennie agonized over a name for their first baby (my grandmother), and, when the baby was born, proudly announced that she had found a name Grandpa...

Uh oh...that sounds mighty technological to me, Tracy. We may have to vote you off the island! Thanks! Elanor

I just love to get email from two of my coworkers, both of whom work in our Beijing office, especially since my Inbox displays list last name first. One name (Yu Feng) just inspires the retort "Dear Feng, Yu...feng yu," while the other name (Chong Wang) always makes me sing "Everybody have fun...

I usually just call these people Ur-geeks...the geeks from whom all geekiness flow. Happy New Year to all my Tek-Tipsyerati friends (and thanks, KenCunningham, for that one!) and best wishes for a prosperous and grammatically accurate 2006! [peace] Thanks! Elanor

Heck...if you wear clothes, you'll bring technology with you! I guess you'll have to swim there buck naked! Thanks! Elanor

I once reclicked a link that seemed to be taking an awfully long time to open and received the message "Patience is a virtue!" I laughed and blushed at the same moment! Thanks! Elanor

It's those poppy seeds...they just freak the FBI out every time! Thanks! Elanor

My favorite error message is "You should not see this message." Thanks! Elanor

I would disagree with Stackdump's assertion that "it cannot be said that Middle English is English, since it evolved over time and is effectively Old English with the Norman/Germanic influence added." Old English, a resolutely Germanic language, differs quite considerably from Middle English in...

I once worked for the federal government (I was young! I needed the work!) in the Internal Audit department of a (ahem) leading taxing authority. I will never forget two stories about a legendarily suspicious internal auditor...when auditing the processes in the computer room, he spent hour upon...

And how much does it pay? I know I get paid absolutely nothing for doing an incredible amount of work, so, if I can balance it by being paid an incredible amount to do absolutely nothing, I'll be thrilled! Thanks! Elanor

Where do I sign up? Thanks! Elanor

Sorry, Trevoke...my friend had that great sign custom made! Thanks! Elanor

I have two signs in my cubicle (other than the ones my son has made me over the years): "If I throw a stick, will you leave?" "Chaos, panic, disorder...my work here is done." As fond as I am of these two, one of my colleagues owns my favorite: "Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but the duties are...

My friend and I (both Technical Writers) heard "updation" used by a developer in a meeting. We couldn't stop giggling and we agreed that, while it was cute when he said it, there was no way we'd ever use it in documentation no matter how many times he begged! Thanks! Elanor