nostalgie de la boue

[flea]

Okay, it was very rarely muddy in the places where I was an archaeologist, but I can't remember the word for "dust" in French. (I am sure one of you will remind me in comments.)

A coworker spent a vacation in Peru recently, and posted pictures from the trip this weekend. The intricate, massive construction of the Inca walls reminds me so much of the Mycenaeans. And then the Times has a story about domestication of plants. Sigh...

In baby news, Erin and Tom welcomed Theodore Joseph (Theo) on June 23. Big sister is Audrey. This makes two baby Theos I know; it was on the short list for the Dillo, and remains so for any possible future sons I might have, but it seems to be getting too popular! I also know two Audreys.

Comments

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

Baby names are weird - I had never heard of another Ellie under about 60 before my Ellie was born, but now I know several Ellies and Ellas. This always makes me think I should read that book, "The Tipping Point" to see why this stuff happens.

Sorry, I don't think I know the work for dust in French or any other language.

[smonsterbite.livejournal.com]

I am sure one of you will remind me in comments.

All I could think of was "praf," which is Romanian, so I had to look it up: it's "poussiere," with an accent grave on the first "e."

The only archeology course I ever took was in French, about Egypt. Woo, that was tough.

[jarsy.livejournal.com]

Woo! Archaeology rules! And such!

I can send you some muddy muddy mud, if you like. I have plenty to spare... Ah, summer.