litera scripta manet


Latin for "the written word Remains".
So gone is the realm of Meat, and in is the world of Books. I'm working now at The Bookman. If you have the chance, ask to use the washroom. Both the public washroom, and the staff washroom are completely covered with hundreds of bookmarks collected over the years.
Which is where this Latin term entered my vocabulary. I love it! Taking a bathroom break has become somuch fun. The sublime and ridiculous (bookmarks) sit side by side on the wall. Each time I pee my eye is drawn to a new mark, a new idea.
LORD POLONIUS
What do you read, my lord?
HAMLET
Words, words, words.
LORD POLONIUS
What is the matter, my lord?
HAMLET
Between who?
LORD POLONIUS
I mean, the matter that you read, my lord.
HAMLET
Slanders, sir:
(Hamlet Act 2, Scene 2)

3 Comments:
I'm glad you like your new job Sheri - and your new bathroom facilities!
:)
fun bathroom breaks.
that's all that's required in a job, I think. ;)
good to see you loitering amongst the shelves the other day.
the bookman is a hallowed institution in chilliwack, eh?
hahaha, i want to work in a bookstore, sounds like fun
bathroom breaks, books, and money
what more could one ask for
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