My two favorite things at the moment.....
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
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"I would make them all learn English; and then I would let the clever ones learn Latin as an honour, and Greek as a treat" --Sir Winston Churchill
The sorting hat says that I belong in Gryffindor!
Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those with brave deeds to their name."
Students of Gryffindor are typically brave, daring, and chivalrous.
Take the most scientific Harry Potter
Quiz ever created.
bristle discuss | |
Definition: | (verb) Rise up as in fear. |
Synonyms: | uprise, stand up |
Usage: | The creaking of the house at night makes the hair on the nape of my neck bristle. |
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![]() ![]() Last French Troops Leave Syria (1946)Though France proclaimed Syria an independent republic in 1941, its troops were not withdrawn until 1946, after over 25 years of occupation. The occupation began in 1920, when the League of Nations gave the French a mandate over the Levant States—roughly present-day Syria and Lebanon. Within years, the Syrian resistance to French colonial rule became a full-scale revolt. A 1936 treaty promised Syrian independence, but it did not come to fruition. What finally brought about the occupation's end? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Artur Schnabel (1882)Schnabel was an Austrian-American pianist best known for his interpretations of Beethoven's piano works. Based in Berlin from 1900 to 1933, he composed, taught, and gave legendary performances of the complete sonatas of Beethoven and Schubert for centenary celebrations. In the 1930s, he became the first to record the complete Beethoven cycle. During the Nazi period, he moved to London, then to the US. Though his own compositions are less known, they are revered by serious pianists. Why? More... Discuss |
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Oh, I love the colours you have chosen for your socks!
ReplyDeleteI think chocolates and knitting are my two favourite things too.
Hey! Those are two of my favorites as well! Nice socks, still can't manage those myself.
ReplyDeleteHi, Patricia!
ReplyDeleteYummy on the chocolate! Your socks are gorgeous. I'm always impressed by knitting.
We would be good friends IRL! I love your list = )!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are going to need a bunch of both to get you through that crazy pugitopia weather!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, can I come join you?! I just learned to knit and I love it! I'm not up to doing socks yet though, scarves are my thing, at least until next Thursday! and Godiva is just yummy. :)
ReplyDeleteKristiana
Beautiful socks! I like your favorite things, too! I haven't tried knitting socks, though. For some reason they are intimidating to me. Maybe it is the prospect of them wearing out that discourages me from attempting them!
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