For Want of a Verb
Nov. 6th, 2017 03:42 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
caitri Working on an essay today when I needed a term I couldn't conjure.
Me:
For want of a verb, an argument was lost.
For want of an argument, an essay was lost.
For want of an essay, a publication was lost.
For want of a publication, a CV was lost.
For want of a CV, a career was lost.
For want of a career, an academic was lost.
And all for the want of a verb!
Kate: OMG stahp!
Me: No one appreciates my pastiches.
Kate: I appreciate the wine I'm about to go pour.
Me:
For want of a verb, an argument was lost.
For want of an argument, an essay was lost.
For want of an essay, a publication was lost.
For want of a publication, a CV was lost.
For want of a CV, a career was lost.
For want of a career, an academic was lost.
And all for the want of a verb!
Kate: OMG stahp!
Me: No one appreciates my pastiches.
Kate: I appreciate the wine I'm about to go pour.
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Date: 2017-11-07 05:14 am (UTC)Also, you gave GREAT advice over at Problem Attic.
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Date: 2017-11-07 05:20 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2017-11-08 11:56 am (UTC)