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Flowers we like to grow should have names that please us and its a joy to find them honoring men and women who've excelled in the world of gardens. Weeds, on the other hand, should have names we loathe, so we can go about their destruction with more zest and vim. The process of weeding is more sanative if you name the pests after your own special enemies and pet abominations. Don't bother to learn whether your new intruder is pigweed or horse nettle. Just christen it in honor of some neighbor who you find difficult to 'love as thyself' and, while abolishing it, you also may vent your spleen." -- Julian Meade, Bouquets and Bitters, 1940.***** ***** *****Here's one of those lesser gardening moments: last evening, as I was tucking a few seedlings of white lobelia into this window box, it tried to re-enact the tale of the SS Poseidon, as it tumbled from its bracket and nearly capsized.
BC eliminates UM from bowl contention
The Canes had a valiant fight, but couldn't back it up with enough talent to overcome a Heisman Trophy candidate and Boston College team that scored 14 fourth-quarter points for a 28-14 victory. The Hurricanes, who had all of 23 seconds to savor a 14-14 tie early in the fourth quarter, ended their regular season with their fourth consecutive loss and sixth loss in seven games -- good for a 5-7 overall record and 2-6 finish in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Now, when they'd usually be gearing up for Christmas in fill-in-the-city, they're contemplating their worst season since Lou Saban's 3-8 squad in 1977. ''It definitely hurts a lot,'' senior guard Derrick Morse said in a silent, sad locker room. ``It's the first year I'll be home at Christmas. It's my last game as a Hurricane.
Easy Come, Easy Go
Everyone wants to be healthy. Everyone wants to look and feel great. But most of us are too lazy to find alternatives for our carbohydrate-laden, swimming-in-ghee meals, or find the time to visit the gym and actually sweat our way to being fit. Wouldnt it be convenient to just magically shrink into that designer dress or grow muscles to rival Arnold Schwarzeneggers? The appeal of taking a little pill, powder or potion that magically does just that with no effort whatsoever on our part is devilishly tempting. Add to that the fact that these physique-altering drugs are sold dirt cheap and can be bought by a 12-year-old with no raised eyebrows or any questioning whatsoever, and the temptation becomes almost impossible to resist. Supplements are anything taken to either make up for a deficiency or strengthen the body.
Nade nips in to take points after Pittodrie side Duff up
And it's 3 points for a win, not 2 and 1 point for a drawn match, just so you know in future. Some brass neck talking about Hearts fans, have you forgotten the St Johnstone match last season? Dark Ages, where you belong apparently. I won't waste my time reading the drivel you spout as a response! .
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