The Roman Soldier

Surely anyone who goes by the nickname "Scooter" even though he has a perfectly serviceable first initial will gladly take a bullet for his perceived protectors. However, I can't wait to see the mugshot. This week A Word A Day's theme has been concepts for which there actually is a word. So my question is, can we sum up the phrase "badly-concealed schadenfreude" with a polysyllabic Hellenism? To sum it all up with a homespun Southernism, "Don't pee on my leg and tell me that it's raining."

Excuses for being less prolix than usual.

• Mothers-in-law (my wife's and my own) are visiting.


• Parent Teacher Conferences--"How can I put this delicately?"


• New Member's Class--We're joining a church in Charlottesville...finally!

Merry Fitzmas to all, and to all a good night!