random means "having no definite aim or purpose," (1655), taken from "at random" (1565), "at great speed" (thus, "carelessly, haphazardly"). In 1980s college student slang, it somehow, and sadly, acquired a distinct sense of "inferior, undesirable." (Online Etymology Dictionary, Douglas Harper) Well, okay, fine, Mr. Online Etymology Dictionary person, but THIS is the 21st Century. It's a whole new ball of wax.
11 days in...12 to go. I hope you all have been listening to these snippets of musical craziness, delight, and evocation with an open ear, heart, and mind! I hope I have reminded you how much you loved something (or someone) and introduced you to someone else who made you laugh, or cry, or nod your head...
Labels: 23 days, Exquisite Noise
posted by sf @ 7:09 AM
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