Word For The Day 12/24/02

12/24/02

[Bella_Bru]

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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Important teacher's notes:

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And now for today's word....

jocund \JOCK-und; JOE-kund\, adjective:

Full of or expressing high-spirited merriment; light-hearted; pleasant, cheering, delightful

Etymology: Jocund is from Old French jocond, from Latin jucundus, pleasant, agreeable, delightful, from juvo, juvare, to please, to delight.

Good Morning Class. Welcome to School!

[NeoCaveman]

now, where is my gift?

In Ohio ;-)

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

that the real spirit of christmas is lost on people? that may very well be, all we can do is be responsible for our own house and make sure that it is there. screw the rest of them ; )

You know, I like this.....I think I'll embroidery this on a tablecloth for next Christmas...........;^)

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

embroidery...embroider? Obviously I don't do needlework.....lol

[hobbes1]

......thanks......... now, where is my gift?

The last time I checked. Gods Gift To WOmen, was sitting in a cubicle, in Mid Town Manhattan.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

LOL...... Oh that's right you did mention something about getting something if I was wearing stockings..........

[xsmommy]

send royalties to Fairfax, VA....; )

i know i am no longer young, but does it mean i am no longer idealistic, if i am pretty dang sure that i can't change the world?

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Hum, Gods Gift To Women............. think my Marine would let me just play with that for awhile, if not let me bring it home?

[hobbes1]

This time of year seems to bring the retards and wackos out. Or maybe they bug me more.

Amen. And it is both.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Here's a bit of jocund Christmas humor:

Why A Christmas Tree is Better Than a Woman ( or a Man)


"Why a Christmas Tree Is Better Than a Woman"

1. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas
trees you have had in the past.

2. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical
devices.

3. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one
in the closet.

4. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.

5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.

6. When you are done with a Christmas tree, you can throw it
on the curb and have it hauled away.

7. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas
trees.

8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.

9. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it
in the back of your pickup truck.


"Why Is A Christmas Tree Better Than A Man"

1. A Christmas tree is always erect.

2. Even small ones give satisfaction.

3. A Christmas tree stays up for 12 days and nights.

4. A Christmas tree always looks good - even with the
lights on.

5. A Christmas tree is always happy with its size.

6. A Christmas tree has cute balls.

7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of
its balls.

8. You can throw a Christmas tree out when it's past its
'sell by' date.

9. You don't have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I agree with ya......... in our part of the world these idiots believe that Santa is gonna bring them a Super Bowl victory..........lol...........Santa, apparently, is wearing green instead of red this year.............(can you tell I'm NOT an iggles fan?)

The only mention of the Christ Child I've heard is when someone asked if he was the 5th string backup Quarterback?

[hobbes1]

think my Marine would let me just play with that for awhile, if not let me bring it home?

Probably not. Being ruined for all other men is a certain, albeit unintended consequence ; )

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

That is so great!

[NeoCaveman]

I agree with ya......... in our part of the world these idiots believe that Santa is gonna bring them a Super Bowl victory..........lol...........Santa, apparently, is wearing green instead of red this year.............(can you tell I'm NOT an iggles fan?)

If I had to bet on a team to win it all this year. I'd probably pick the Iggles

I'll just be happy with Santa bringing my team a play off spot. Which happens if the Browns win AND Oakland or Denver win AND NY or Miami win.

[Argh]

Good morning and Merry Christmas to you too, beauty!

[RikaStrom]

Morning Miss Teacher.

When you get the updated roll call, will you forward a copy to me?

Now for my jocund news, I am going to go see The Two Towers today! Yippie!

[Argh]

Watch out for the scene with Frodo and the elf-maidens!

[hobbes1]

Santa, apparently, is wearing green

YES! YES! That's Right Baby!!!!

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Jets Jets Jets...

[xsmommy]

good for you, rika, you will love it!

[RikaStrom]

meanie. it is christmas!

Well, Christmas Eve anyway. LOL

[hobbes1]

Sorry, It will BE NE over Miami, and NYJ over Green Bay, BC Green Bay will have zip to play for when Philly Knocks the Giants out.

BUT JUST IN CASE, Black Will rule the Day, and ATl over clevland and Da Raiders over the Chiefs.