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Today's Question(s): Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others?
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath? any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc? landscaped areas? a "pond" or water feature of any sort? other?
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions?
Today in History: Arts/Literature: 1342 Bilbo Baggins returns to his home at Bag End, (Shire Reckoning) Birthday: 1947 Octavia E. Butler, American sci-fi writer (d. Feb. 24, 2006) Entertainment: 1963 "Little" Stevie Wonder (13) releases "Fingertips" Food: 1847 Doughnut created Just a little something to make you feel old: 1982 Prince Charles and Princess Diana take Prince William home from hospital Science/Technology: 1633 Galileo Galilei forced to recant Earth orbits Sun by Pope (but on Oct 31, 1992, Vatican admits it was wrong) Sports: 1958 Game in Kansas City between A's and Red Sox delayed 29 minutes due to tornado
Today’s Word: nephalism Pronunciation: (NEE-fuh-liz-uhm) Meaning: noun: Teetotalism: abstinence from alcohol. Etymology: From Greek nephalios (sober). Earliest documented use: 1860.
Today is: Baby Boomer's Recognition Day Chocolate Eclair Day (U.S.) Global Smurfs Day Onion Ring Day (U.S.) Stupid Guy Thing Day
Quote of the Day: "In order to rise from its own ashes a phoenix first must burn." ~ Octavia E. Butler ~
Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others?Nope, we speek vary cleerly.
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath?No any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc?Yes, a turtle. landscaped areas?Yes. a "pond" or water feature of any sort?Lake. other?
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions? Nothing.
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Today's Question(s):
Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others? This week we're using the word for weather expressed as "it's hotter than H3LL" and is pronounced just like it looks.....
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath? No feeders or birdbaths here. any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc? I do have several items of metal artwork on the front patio and hanging on the side of the house for decorations. landscaped areas? a "pond" or water feature of any sort? other?
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions? Iced tea mostly and good old cold water.....
Today in History: Arts/Literature: 1342 Bilbo Baggins returns to his home at Bag End, (Shire Reckoning) Birthday: 1947 Octavia E. Butler, American sci-fi writer (d. Feb. 24, 2006) Entertainment: 1963 "Little" Stevie Wonder (13) releases "Fingertips" Food: 1847 Doughnut created Just a little something to make you feel old: 1982 Prince Charles and Princess Diana take Prince William home from hospital Science/Technology: 1633 Galileo Galilei forced to recant Earth orbits Sun by Pope (but on Oct 31, 1992, Vatican admits it was wrong) Sports: 1958 Game in Kansas City between A's and Red Sox delayed 29 minutes due to tornado
Today’s Word:
nephalism Pronunciation: (NEE-fuh-liz-uhm) Meaning: noun: Teetotalism: abstinence from alcohol. Etymology: From Greek nephalios (sober). Earliest documented use: 1860.
Today is: Baby Boomer's Recognition Day Chocolate Eclair Day (U.S.) Global Smurfs Day Onion Ring Day (U.S.) Stupid Guy Thing Day
Quote of the Day: "In order to rise from its own ashes a phoenix first must burn." ~ Octavia E. Butler ~
Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others?
When my mother would tuck me in at night, she would say "Hasty bananas!" It was a humorous variation on Hasta manaña. (See you tomorrow). Later in her life I asked her if she remembered doing this, and she said no. But I remember.
When we were on a road trip and my father needed to use the restroom, he would say "I need to sharpen my skates." I have no idea where that expression came from.
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath? any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc? landscaped areas? a "pond" or water feature of any sort? other?
No to all of the above
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions?
I am drinking some hot mint tea with honey to counteract all the garlic I had for dinner.
Ready to tackle some Qs? Take a moment to relax, have your favorite Q-time goodies, and have a go at the following...
Today's Question(s): Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others?
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath? any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc? landscaped areas? a "pond" or water feature of any sort? other?
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions? Glass of sweet iced tea!
Today in History: Arts/Literature: 1342 Bilbo Baggins returns to his home at Bag End, (Shire Reckoning) Birthday: 1947 Octavia E. Butler, American sci-fi writer (d. Feb. 24, 2006) Entertainment: 1963 "Little" Stevie Wonder (13) releases "Fingertips" Food: 1847 Doughnut created Just a little something to make you feel old: 1982 Prince Charles and Princess Diana take Prince William home from hospital Science/Technology: 1633 Galileo Galilei forced to recant Earth orbits Sun by Pope (but on Oct 31, 1992, Vatican admits it was wrong)
Sports: 1958 Game in Kansas City between A's and Red Sox delayed 29 minutes due to tornado
Today’s Word: nephalism Pronunciation: (NEE-fuh-liz-uhm) Meaning: noun: Teetotalism: abstinence from alcohol. Etymology: From Greek nephalios (sober). Earliest documented use: 1860.
Today is: Baby Boomer's Recognition Day Chocolate Eclair Day (U.S.) Global Smurfs Day Onion Ring Day (U.S.) Stupid Guy Thing Day
Quote of the Day: "In order to rise from its own ashes a phoenix first must burn." ~ Octavia E. Butler ~
Have a good day everyone!
Thanks PatsCats! Nice job!
Today's Question(s): Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others? A few in my parents' native language.
Bonus Question(s): Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath? No. any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc? No. landscaped areas? No. a "pond" or water feature of any sort? No. other? My backyard has battery-operated tier garden lights around the perimeter. They look like this:
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions? I'm thinking about getting a bowl of ice cream or some cookies shortly.
Ready to tackle some Qs? Take a moment to relax, have your favorite Q-time goodies, and have a go at the following...
Today's Question(s):
Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others?
not really
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following: bird feeders/birdbath? bird bath. any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc?
yup-mostly hippos but a few wood mushrooms I found at a yard sale.
landscaped areas? a "pond" or water feature of any sort?
no other?
an old shed that I keep meaning to tear down. some day.
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions?
too early to eat. going back to bed soon.
Today is: Baby Boomer's Recognition Day Chocolate Eclair Day (U.S.) Global Smurfs Day Onion Ring Day (U.S.) Stupid Guy Thing Day
Quote of the Day: "In order to rise from its own ashes a phoenix first must burn." ~ Octavia E. Butler ~
Many families have unfamiliar vocabulary for any number of reasons. When the weather would become hot and especially humid, my grandmother would call it "close," pronounced like the word meaning near-to. I always had to explain that word to friends. Does your family have any words that usually need explanation to others?omigosh so many. We have a lot of wordplay and include Yiddish, balderdized words, malapropisms, and puns on the regular. If it's pouring rain we'll say it's pluching out. Pluching is a bastardized version of Yiddish. also, instead of saying its two-thirty we might say it's tooth-hurty. Those are just two of oodles of examples.
Bonus Question(s):
Do you have in your yard any of the following:renting at an apt complex - no yard of our own but there is a pond/marshland out back bird feeders/birdbath? any lawn ornaments, including animals, garden gnomes, Easter Island heads, garden flags, etc? landscaped areas? a "pond" or water feature of any sort? other?
Just for Fun: So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions? nothing - I rarely at when I'm browsing CD
Except for a brother and a couple of cousins I do not have family at all.
I have not seen my brother in 5 years. He lives in the Miami area and I'm in MD. We talk on the phone about every 3 months or so...
Cousins are not near me either. Even less contact via phone with one of them...
As mentioned - all apartments in my general area, and there are a lot of them.
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So what goodies are you snacking on, or drinking as you answer today's questions?
I had a very rough time at the dentist yesterday so no snacking for me. I was told no solid food for the next 3 days but I think I can handle an omelet which I plan to fix later.
It's going to be a rough 3 weeks but I will have a full recovery.
Feeling a lot better since I broke my tooth Saturday night.
I was at the dentist office yesterday in two segments for a total of 4 hours. I'm in recovery mode right now. So glad I have the day off, first time I had my Tuesday and Wednesday off in a long time.
Thanks, PatsCats.
Hope everyone has a good Wednesday!
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