Tom Swifties

The theme in this morning's (5/18) New York Times crossword puzzle was Tom Swifties. Do you remember these. They were once a fad of terrific proportion. For example: 

"And that's another plus for you," said Tom positively.
"Can't we get this balloon to fly any faster," said Tom blowing hot air.
"I can get there faster than you," said Tom swiftly.

(See http://www.fun-with-words.com/tom_swifties.html for more examples.)

In any event, it could be fun to create these little puns out of your workplace environment. 

"I'll help you find that source," said the librarian searchingly.
"I can negotiate the contract," said Tom tactfully.

You get the idea. It's a game for one and all, and the winner can say, "I won," triumphantly!

May 14th - Chicken Dance Day

Okay, you know what you have to do on Chicken Dance Day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOgC5ZwaMwI

As the lyric says: "Do the chicken dance; make you happy for sure."

Edward Lear - Creator of the Limerick

May 12 is the birthday of the wonderful Edward Lear, creator of the limerick. In his honor, and with all suitable apologies to his skills, I offer the following trifle.

May 12 is the birthday of Edward Lear,

Who deserves a most rousing cheer,

He developed the trick,

That lead to the limerick,

A poetic form that we now hold most dear.

For more on Mr. Lear: http://www.biography.com/people/edward-lear-9376108