February 17, 2010
Hoary
\’hor-e\ adj 1: gray or white with or as if with age 2: extremely old : ancient
Throughout my life, I have been witness to many museums. They have turned out to be the bane of my existence. I don’t know whether it be the ultimate quiet (I’ve always fancied myself a talker) or the inability to stand at a particular exhibit and/or picture and try to “find its meaning” that really irks me. I appreciate history, art and anything else that needs to be preserved in a glass case, yet going to a museum on a Sunday afternoon is not one of my favorite pastimes (ok, maybe if its free…).
Perhaps another reason as to why my love for museums and all things included is nonexistent is my failure (and I’ve always been good with words) to pronounce or understand the scientific names of said skeletons found in some random archaeological dig. I’m half Italian; that being said, any words with too many consonants is not exactly going to find its way into my vocabulary very easily. It is ironic how these ancient and revered artifacts can be described by the word hoary; a word that is itself so simple; the complete antithesis of what the convoluted explanation says on the plaque in front of the exhibit.
About Me
- Kate
- I have spent the last two years doing a myriad of activities that have varied in logistics and content, one of them being my writing...my writing sometimes has a life of its own and most often than not surprises me...one thing that will always remain the same, however, is the emotion and thought that goes into it...it is here for your pleasure..please enjoy at your leisure... To all those that support me either by listening to my pieces over the phone or giving me constructive criticism, I thank you :)
Vanderbilt Mansion
"Isn't it just gorgeous?"
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