Friday, December 10, 2010

Lead Foot #6: Primitive Uncommons

"What is a primitive uncommon?"

I asked myself that as I processed this picture. I've always admired this barn and have wanted to capture a picture of it. Since we always fly by at speeds best not mentioned, the sign on the barn is nothing more than a blur most times.

This is the first that I had the chance to read the sign. Granted, it's not entirely interesting, but the idea of "primitive uncommons" is.

I mean, I know what primitive antiques and decor are. Though it doesn't fit into my house's overall decor, I've managed to sneak in a piece or two. My sister-in-law has much of her house adorned in primitives.

But what are primitive uncommons?

I thought about it off and on all last night, coming up with and discarding theories. The English teacher in me was going nuts. I didn't want to just look it up; I hate resorting to that.

I decided, however, that this morning was it. If I didn't figure it out, I'd look it up. I stared at the picture, reading the sign one more time in the hopes than the answer to this elusive mystery would present itself.

It did.

Primitives.
Uncommons.

Two different sets of objects.

I read the sign wrong.

(sigh)

1 comment:

  1. Hahaha! Oh that made me laugh. :)
    Nichole, if we ever got a chance to hang out in person, you would discover this thing called "Laura Language"...I make up my own words all the time as if they were fact,lol. So, I like your new word. :) Maybe it will catch on and be in the dictionary one day!LOL!

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