Mr. D.F. Rogers of Massachusetts writes,
Boston.com has a funny main page right now — a picture of the QE2 in Boston Harbor — mirrored by an Iceberg/Titanic editorial cartoon just to the left!
Bravo, Denro, for resisting the undoubtedly overwhelming urge to use the word “juxtapose”!
Great catch, denro! The metaphors are endless! “Train derails in South Station … commuters warned” as does the economy, and perhaps their jobs …
Tom said that they are now BANNING short selling? Won’t this drive prices sky high? Should I start looking for a job at Wal-Mart? Will the government start slashing disability and unemployment benefits? We were counting on that in case Tom loses his job, especially for the medical insurance, as Tom and I both have chronic medical concerns.
Also on the news this morning: REAL runs on banks, right out of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Dougie, a request: run that famous scene for us! I think it’s appropriate right now. It used to be funny, poignant and uplifting, but not anymore!
Ellen Corby: “Can I have $17.50?”