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[deckardcanine]

As you probably all know, yesterday was the centennial of one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. It turns out that at least five people who were in San Francisco at the time are still alive, and they got together for a photo that's in my newspaper. Their first names are Chrisse, Frances, Herb, Olive, and Violet.

Notice that they're 60% botanical.

Now I'm thinking that the next time I name someone lovable -- child, pet, or fictional character -- I'll choose Iris, Ivy, Ginger, Daisy, Rose, Ash, Liana, or some other plant. The better to make them supreme survivors.

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[ken-redtail.livejournal.com]

Please see my most recent posts, regarding names.

.... On second thought, plants are ok, as long as you don't name the kid Chrysantheum.

[eaglesf.livejournal.com]

Maybe the secret to longevity is to get scared half to death as a small child. :)

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Welcome to my LJ, furry Christian.

[eaglesf.livejournal.com]

domo arigatou gozaimasu

[collegezoo.livejournal.com]

Thanks for that bit of amusement, DC.

I do have my own story about names, however.

My Girlfriend says I should name my first daughter Memory. The reason being that I have trouble remembering names and have been relying on my girlfriend for help. She apparently wants to make sure I'm taken care of in cause I'm ever without her.

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Travis: What's your name?
Iris: Easy.
Travis: That ain't no kind of name.
Iris: It's easy to remember.
--Robert DeNiro and Jodi Foster in Taxi Driver

Good to hear from you again, CZ.