The act of engaging one's brain in an effort to wake up from deep sleep.
On weekends and on Monday mornings, it's always mind over mattress. My alarm clock tries to scare the daylights into me.
The presence of the popular sandal at an event or gathering. The preferred footwear for hippies, lesbians, old people and preppies.
"There were plenty of Birkenstocks on the ground at the Berkeley alumni reunion."
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Licensed practical nurse, sometimes lightheartedly called "low paid nurse." This well trained and competent healthcare professional works alongside nurses and doctors to provide quality medical care to patients.
I know an LPN who has loved her job for many years. She jokes about just being paid less.
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A pronouncement before an announcement. Usually loud and gets people's attention. A call often heard at the Renaissance Festival.
Hear Ye Hear Ye! I'm gonna go medieval on that rat tonight.
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The idea of reflecting back on your life and thinking about how things might now be better if you did things differently in the past. Usually involves feelings of guilt.
"I'm always thinking about the ghosts in my past, you know. The could've, would've, should've."
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The manner of speech from someone from the American South. The intonation, word connection, and pronunciation are combined in a distinctive way.
"I just melt with joy when I hear her southern accent. I'll do anything she says."
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Any imagination game for children or playful adults. Empowers people to share and have fun.
Children: "You be queen and I'll be king. Let's pretend."
Adults: "Let's pretend we're bunny rabbits this weekend."
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