Over the past few weeks there has been a constant discussion about how you pronounce the word scythe. This talk has been very popular on one of the TeamSpeak channels. Since its first usage in the language it has always been pronounced sith with a long vowel i. Yes, the c is silent and always has been that way. The word has Indo-European roots and been around about as long as English. Check out TheFreeDictionary. There's a small speaker icon that will audibly reveal the word in its proper usage when clicked. So stop trying to force the 'c' when mangling this word that has been in existence for thousands of years.
What is a scythe? It's an instrument used to mow grass, cut hay, grimly reap death and put blisters on your hands. Now I know some of you have a problem with the concept of blisters, what they are and how they come into being, but that's a discussion for another time. Why all the hoopla about an obscure yard tool? Well, several people that visit the beach house site play an online game titled GuildWars. In this game there is a character/profession called a Dervish. They use sithes, oops I meant scythes, as the weapon of choice. They are great if you like your menfolk dressing in drag. They wear skirts. This is weird, but they can open a large tin of whupass so making fun of their clothing is not a good idea at all. They'll go ballistic on your ass with that scythe!Enough. Mother is having knee surgery this morning and I must be a diligent son and show up. BTW, thanks out to Verdana for the great Dervish pix. It's two Kudzu Dragons in the Guild Hall. She's pretty and he's a bit sissy. Skirts for men! Humbug I say! Have a casual Friday.
"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."
~Einstein
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