Wah.

[valis2]

I left my dictionary in WI by accident. I was working on my friend's book, and sometimes Word's dictionary makes me want to call down heathen gods to smite innocent nearby items, so I brought my dictionary. The little one, at least, not the giant 1919 dictionary that could be used as a rather imprecise (not to mention flaking and rather grubby) murder weapon.

I have reached for the dictionary at least four times today already and become mystified when my hand encounters air. It's weird. It's like a bit of me is missing.

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[jen-deben.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I like the new LJ look!

Er, sorry; I got distracted by all da teh pretty. It's very classy.

I hope your friend is express-posting your little one back to you. Can you stick the monster 1919 dictionary into the smaller one's place for a while, or would that invite shoulder damage?

I used to feel the same way about my table of integrals. *pats you consolingly*

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

No dictionary?!? :(

I used my dictionary round the clock when I worked as a copy editor. I can't imagine not having one within an arm's reach.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh, so glad you like the new layout! I think I like it a lot, now.

Heh...the problem with the 1919 dictionary is that it tends to smear evil on any unsuspecting victim who happens to pick it up.

:)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I know! I think I'm just desperate enough to go buy another one. heh.

[snapesforte.livejournal.com]

and sometimes Word's dictionary makes me want to call down heathen gods to smite innocent nearby items

I wasn't aware Word even had a dictionary - I thought it was just a list of meaningless words that one could keep adding other meaningless words to, to stop the 'spell checker' (I use that loosely) from hiccuping on words like 'Dementor'.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

ha! Yes, I suppose "dictionary" is a relative term in this case...*snort*