Friday, August 05, 2005

Me Troglodyte, You Sane

Troglodyte. These days I relate to all of the following -
a. A member of a fabulous or prehistoric race of people that lived in caves, dens, or holes.
b. A person considered to be reclusive, reactionary, out of date, or brutish.
c. An anthropoid ape, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee.
d. An animal that lives underground, as an ant or a worm.

a. Do you have that 1950's movie concept of Neanderthals? I use my verbal power at work writing writing, reading and talking, trying to communicate important issues and argue a plan of action. So outside of work I mostly use a series of grunts, nods, and gestures to get my point across. "egrmef." "good morning." "arphle." "I love you." "BAAARble." "get away from me" or "me hungry."
b. The style very well could have changed since the last time I remembered to look at myself on the way out of the house. I'd rather be by myself or with you on a couch.
c. Well, this is nothing out of the ordinary, I guess.
d. I live in a basement. "But it's a nice basement," I rush to clarify. It's cozy and mold grows in my plants.