Monday, April 02, 2007

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:

At 8:52 AM, Blogger Amy said...

I'm glad you like your new job Sheri - and your new bathroom facilities!

:)

 
At 3:47 PM, Blogger Kassianni said...

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?

 
At 4:40 PM, Blogger avery said...

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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