habitué

habitué\huh-BICH-oo-ey\ , noun;
1. One who frequents a particular place, especially a place offering a specific pleasurable activity.

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I am familiar with this word, although it's not one I often use. Reading the definition, I thought "that describes my loyal readers of this blog!" but then I saw the rest: "... especially a place offering a specific pleasurable activity." No, I don't think it's pleasure they're seeking here, but it's more like a train wreck - a horrible sight, but they just can't tear their eyes away.

"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind."

- George Orwell

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch for Gray County, TX

Amarillo Radar Base Reflectivity

YouTube Recommends

Cast Away is one of my favorite movies, and this blog is at the top or very nearly so in searches for the flick (well, at least for the scenes that were filmed near here) , but I think YT is overestimating my interest in the movie:

(click for larger view)

tipple

tipple \TIP-uhl\ ,
verb;
1. To drink intoxicating liquor, esp. habitually or to some excess.
2. To drink (intoxicating liquor), esp. repeatedly, in small quantities.
noun:
1. Intoxicating liquor.
2. A device that tilts or overturns a freight car to dump its contents.

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I always thought this word applied to drinking, but I figured it was from what a person does after drinking.

At least, it's what I do. Sometimes, after drinking, I also dump my contents.

If I Swam Very Fast....

I'd probably have a stroke.

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You Are the Breaststroke

You are a happy and content person. You try to enjoy every day and every moment to the fullest. You don't push yourself too hard, but you do try to stay consistent. Slow and steady does win the race, and because of this, you're miles ahead of everyone else. You live mindfully and intentionally. You take every decision seriously.

What Swimming Stroke Are You?

Blogthings: Free Quizzes for Everyone

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I don't think Billy Squier was singing about swimming in this tune

The Stroke - Billy Squier