on 3/22/03 5:44 AM, Walt Wayman at hiwayman@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> The spelling and word usage police strike again.
>
> Mat: a border going around a picture between picture and frame or
> serving as the frame.
>
> Matt: short for Matthew, a nickname.
>
> Matte: lacking or deprived of luster or gloss, having a smooth,
> even surface free from shine or highlights.
>
> You may now carry on.
>
> Walt (running for cover)
Better hide under a mat... wear some matte black clothes to blend in the
shadows...
--
Jim Brokaw
OM-'s of all sorts, and no OM-oney...
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