Don’t Laugh at my Barbie Toothbrush!

I just purchased a new toothbrush, a bit of an ordeal–believe it or not–for I have a small mouth and large teeth. So, I get to select among child-sized toothbrushes, since the adult ones have all become enormous. I usually end up with something sparkly in a neon color emblazoned with a cartoon character. Several times, in a pinch, I’ve been stuck with a lavender, Barbie one. My present toothbrush has an LED that blinks for as long as I’m supposed to brush. (Didn’t know that at the point of sale–kinda cool to discover its talent!)

Adult toothbrushes used to be sensible and plain with compact heads. Now, one would think that the average adult has a dental arch the size of a Clydesdale horse shoe, judging from the monstrosities on sale. And they’re stiff as suede-shoe brushes. And some of them whirl and reciprocate. Scary.

The next time I buy a toothbrush, I might just get the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush for Kids, expertly reviewed by the SmockLady (and her gang of testers). Click HERE. It doesn’t look too intimidating and apparently works quite well.

But, I’ll miss “dental hygienist” Barbie.

Vowel Modification

What’s up with U sounds? Local broadcasters are pronouncing Cullman as “COLEman” as in Old King Cole or Coleman Coliseum at UA.

The North Alabama town is “KUHLman.”

I’m also hearing “mole titasking,” “mole tipart-form,” “mole tiplication.”

Could be worse, there’s “tup ritch chere” for temperature.

Mon Dieu!

Treat for Neighborhood Dogs

Broke a violin E string today (checking on my sorely neglected Bulgarian violin).

Had several thoughts: 1) there went $4.75–it’s so nice that cheap violins like expensive strings, and b) the dogs in the neighborhood are in for a treat as new E stretches and I get to “play it in,” and  3.1) I really need to think of something to play by ear other than “Give Me that Old Time Religion” and “Red River Valley.”