pupil

harelip.

In the fall of the year, peers ripen and rot on the trees in Bishop's backyard because the kids are not allowed to pick up his pees.

The teacher doesn't want to be bothered with her, because of her lisp. She finally just sat in whichever grade she had books for.

I prayed a silent prayer that i wouldn't be a slow learner and still be in sixth grade when i was sixteen. Frieda hardly spoke in class because of her harelip, but on our way to and from Bishop's well that week, she spoke like a blue jay.

We will have to carry it when it's cold and snowing and wade through mud when it rains.

I didn't know which one is Teddy, but he must be the stupidest boy in school, i figured. Probably ugly, too, with big feet and overalls that struck him halfway to his knees like all the other boys; and a dirty shirttail flapping out.

He was a shy, slightly built boy with dark curls that fell over his forehead, nearly hiding his solemn brown eyes. Teddy rarely smiled, and when he did, his face and eyes lit up like a freshly trimmed coal-oil lamp.

I was a homely, rough-and-tumble, towheaded tomboy., but he chose me for his best girl, anyway.

virtual military operation

Snow clearance in Helsinki is a virtual military operation. Every 10 seconds, a trunk arrives, dumps the snow and leaves. Only with this sort of precision can they keep the city moving in the depths of winter.

Unlike many of its European neighbors, Vantaa Airport stayed operational throughout winter. It prides itself on having an infallible maintenance program. Thanks to the specialized fleet of machines, this slick operation can clear a runway in as little as four minutes.

Helsinki has barriers that have restricted its growth. On the one side, there are the existing buildings, but then you have the water. So, between the buildings and harbor, there really is only one place to go - down below.

That's exactly what they are doing to avoid urban sprawl and maintain the low-rise cityscape.

In the interest of full disclosure

Have you ever kissed a girl?

Other than my mother, my sister and my mee-maw, no. But in the interest of full disclosure, i was once on a bus, and had to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to an elderly nun who passed out from heat exhaustion.

I totally want to see Sheldon dance. I bet he looks like a spider on hot plate. Really? I don't see why that's surprising. I excel at too many things. You've had my sourdough bread.

Did you take dance lessons? Against my will, in the south, preadolescent children are forced through a process called cotillion, which indoctrinates them with all the social graces and dance skills, needed to function in 18th century Vienna.

Well, what's your cotillion training say is expected of a gentleman when three ladies ask him to escort them to a dance soiree?

It's hard to say no to yoo-hoo. The name literally beckons.

Refer that to my attorney

Greek food on pizza night? This's the most delightfully cruel thing we've done to Sheldon, since we left that fake message from Steven Hawking on his voice mail.

I'd like to refer that to my attorney.

Interesting, can you just switch restaurants like that?

Good question, it turns you can't. According to the document you drew up, Sheldon, the selection of a new takeout restaurant requires public hearings and a 60-day comment period. Were those criteria met?

Opa!

Fine, i am nothing if not adaptable.

I got you the lamb kabob.

Well, if you think about it, Greek food is not that far from Italian food, they a spice palette. And what a civilization is the Greeks! They gave science, democracy, and little cubes of charred meat that taste like sweat.

I am sorry, i am meeting Amy and Bernerdette for dinner. But you are welcome to tag along.

Really, tobacco and alcohol ? Need i remind you not a lot scientific discoveries were made by people having a good time.

Why did you bring him? He's hushing my buzz.

Majure

According roommate agreement, paragraph 9 , section B, the right to bathroom privacy is suspended in the event of force majeure.

Dr. Huang, you are officially charged with two violations of the roommate agreement. Do you waive reading of the charges?

All right, based on a cursory reading. It doesn't look like you have much of a case...

A bathroom emergency is self-explanatory... Is it, if Rich forgot to trim his nose hair, can he barge in while you were showering?

My point is, the legal principle is, ambiguity in a contract benefits the party that did not draft it.

About the shower capacity issue, i cited appendix J - while sheldon showers second, any and all measures shall be taken to ensure an adequate supply of hot water. It superseded the capacity issue.

bounce

I got a notice from my bank. It said two of my check are bounced. That's so strange. I've never had an overdraft in my life.

Well, let's check your bank statement.

One of my patient has a medical condition that can be spread to her family, but she doesn't want to tell them. They are in danger of developing serious medical problems. I don't want to breach doctor-patient confidentiality.

I took Hippocratic oath to do no harm. How can i keep her secret and still adhere to that oath?

plie , releve

i think it's lovely you call your mommy and let her know you're going to be late for dinner. From what i know about these things, if a woman doesn't breast-feeding on time, it's very uncomfortable for her boobies.

Excellent, Excellent. Tire each other out, the ring will be mine. Howard, why don't you go after Raj's mother?

That was our line in the sand

Oh, no, you didn't trade the food for magic beans, did you?

...of course not, and technically, magic beans would be food. Although eating them would be quite a waste, since you can plant them, and overnight, have a giant beanstalk, which would provide enough roughage for a small town.

Yeah... sometimes i don't listen, sometimes i just watch you jaw go up and down.

seedy underbelly -- underground market.

I don't understand why in this group i never get my way... You always get your way! ... i'll stipulate to that if you give me the ring.

stipulate -- to state clearly and firmly that something must be done.

Can you hold on to it for a few days? It's a prop from a movie, and we're kind of fighting over it.

Okay, just to clear, the first piece of jewelry my boyfriend gives me is a prop from a movie, and i don't even get to keep it?

If you had gone out with me three years ago, by now, you'd have my great Aunt Ida's brooch that she smuggled out of occupied Belgium in a cat.

I get straight to the point. My client's prepared to surrender any interest he has in the ring in exchange for two Kawasaki jet skis. We are not giving him two jet skis... Look we are big boys, why don't we cut the chase and meet in the middle. One jet skis, done and done?

No jet skis!

Alright, forget the jet skis.

Forget the jet skis? That was our line in the sand!

It's the real deal

He said this isn't a replica, it's the real deal.

if you're suggesting this is the actual ring of power forged by Sauron in Mount Doom, i look at you with an expression of exhaustion and ever so slight amusement.

Mine!

No, it's not yours, we all went in on the box together.

... Well, yes, but i found it in the box, and the laws of maritime salvage clearly state that the finder of a sunken treasure is the owner of the treasure.

Ok, that's a lot of money, the wise thing to do is invest it in something pratical. like a jet ski... Why do you want a jet ski? All the wealthy and beautiful people in movies ride jet skis. That can't just be a coincidence.

You are making a mountain out of a molehill

She should be fired for her inflammatory comment... oh, not again... You are making a mountain out of a molehill. He was just expressing his own opinion.

But that's offensive opinions. Mark my words! In one week, people will be up in arms calling for her head on a platter.

I don't think so. People are forgetful. And actually, it's just a tempest in a teapot.