For Sale listing

"ANTIQUE WOOD TODDLER POTTING TRAINING CHAIR"

Isn't that a violation of child labor laws, regardless of how comfortable that chair is?

Hypocrite

One thing (of many) that I just don't get about English pronunciation and spelling is why the word in the title of this post is not spelled hypocrit or pronounced so that the last syllable rhymes with might.

Shouldn't one or the other be the case?

After all, don't we say write, brite and bite with long Is, instead of writ, brit and bit, which have altogether different meanings?

Get back to me on that, would you.

I'm really happy for their mannequins — I guess

From an online lingerie description:
Concealing and minimizing in the same style makes it perfect for under foam fitting tops.

Another take on those college assignments

On craigslist, this a.m.:

I need about 35 pages of freshman-undergraduate-level bullshit on Anerican Literature. I'm almost 30. I don't need this shit. I'll pay you, say $350. Or make your offer. I need this in like 2-3 weeks. Unemployed writers, help me out!

Thank you.

But, but ... what about freedom of speech?

New York Times Bans The Word 'Tweet' (The Awl)
Phil Corbett, the standards editor at the New York Times, issued a memo asking writers to abstain from past-tense and other iterations of the noun/verb "Twitter." Writes Corbett: "'Tweet' may be acceptable occasionally for special effect. But let's look for deft, English alternatives: use Twitter, post to or on Twitter, write on Twitter, a Twitter message, a Twitter update. Or, once you've established that Twitter is the medium, simply use 'say' or 'write.'"

som sal ads wors than othrs

call me now or txt me anytime at 315 461 7628 i want to sell this apple labtop now it works great i just upgraded it though ill send u pics if u want its white and its in 8/ 10 condition i got the charger the only thing is its missing the letter e .... i will take best offer thankyou

This one I'll apply for

* Skilled copy editors to edit manucripts

Ok, I'm a snob. But, literary?

"We are looking for literary fiction, best selling authors such as Nora Robers, Nicholas Sparks, Diana Palmer, Holly Black, Debbie Macomber, Mary Balogh, Virginia Henley, Robert Munch, etc etc. You should be able to review general fiction from romances, erotica, vampire, young adult, children and nonfiction, Submit your resume ..."

craigslist, again

Can you work me?

Another goodie from craigslist:
Are you a creative writer who can help me re-write a book (about 200 pages)? I fact, I need someone who works me, not just someone who wants to make a few, quick bucks. If interested, email me, please.

It's probably lovely ...

Found this listing on eBay this morning:
NEW VINTAGE NAVY BLUE POKER DOT CANDLE HOLDER LIMOGES

In defense of proofreaders

Came across this online just now: "Concealing and minimizing in the same style makes it perfect for under foam fitting tops."
I must have accidentally wandered onto bestdressedmannequins.com

Memorable movie line

Akeela and the Bee -- “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Some ad headlines say it all

Writter Need For Help With Adult Book nad Script -- Chicago Craigslist ad, April 2010