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A.Word.A.Day--gadfly gadfly (GAD-fly) noun 1. One who persistently annoys. 2. Any of the various types of flies that bite livestock. [From gad (a goad for cattle), from Middle English, from Old Norse gaddr.] "Despite his stern image, (Jean) Drapeau loved gossip and bawdy, sometimes silly jokes. Because of that he became close friends with a vocal critic, opposition councillor and gadfly Nick Auf der Maur." Anthony Wilson-Smith, The Monumental Mayor, Maclean's (Toronto), Aug 23, 1999. This week's theme: animal words. X-Bonus Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not. -Lao Tzu, philosopher (circa 600 BCE)

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