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WORD FOR THE DAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007, VISAGE
Roget's New Millenniumâ„¢ Thesaurus. ^ | 02/27/07 | Slip 18

Posted on 02/27/2007 4:37:20 AM PST by Slip18

February 27, 2007, TUESDAY, VISAGE

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. Practice makes perfect.....post on....


Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today. Tomorrow I’m bringing in chains, so beware.

The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.

VISAGE

Pronunciation: 'vi-zij
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from vis face, from Latin visus sight, from vidEre to see -- more at WIT

1 : the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
2 : ASPECT, APPEARANCE (the grimy visage of a mining town)

Re No. 1: Does this sound as if it could be our very own Cook?


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To: Soaring Feather; NicknamedBob
Another applause and a big WOW!

You and NnB are ON today!

61 posted on 02/27/2007 8:06:54 AM PST by Slip18
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To: MortMan
Mort, I'm sorry. Sometimes the computer sends me to a farther post down.

A++++ for you! I'll bet you have the sparkle of a child!

62 posted on 02/27/2007 8:10:42 AM PST by Slip18
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To: NicknamedBob

great poem... beautiful, beautiful graphic!

thanks for the ping bob


63 posted on 02/27/2007 8:11:08 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: Slip18; NicknamedBob

Must be Bob's birthday is the inspiration!

Great word by the way ms. slip!


64 posted on 02/27/2007 8:12:10 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)
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To: xsmommy

I forgot to give you your A++++, xs. Sorry.


65 posted on 02/27/2007 8:15:04 AM PST by Slip18
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To: Slip18

Isn't this just the loveliest?



God gives every bird a worm, but he does not throw it into the nest.

--Swedish Proverb


66 posted on 02/27/2007 8:15:04 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)
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To: Soaring Feather

Why thank you, Soaring Feather. I wrote this word down after hearing it on the TV. Hadn't heard it in here before.


67 posted on 02/27/2007 8:17:48 AM PST by Slip18
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To: Soaring Feather

'tis beautiful.

Funny thing Cyber and I were talking about worms last night.

I told Cyber Simba wanted out to get a bird who was trying his hardest to get a worm out of the backyard. Simba does not go outside unless he's on a leash.

Simba would probably get eaten by some BIG DOG, and we can't have that.

Then the BIG DOG would get eaten by a Puma.

Aren't we the silliest?


68 posted on 02/27/2007 8:22:12 AM PST by Slip18
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To: Slip18
"Beautiful, NnB, and on your birthday, too!"

Actually, as shown by the date, that was almost on my antipodal birthday.

Now, this is on my birthday ...


Global Warming

We’ve all been here before.
Too bad we don’t remember,
When succulent fruits were plentiful,
In northern lands of December.

They fear the sunlight; this I fear,
It’s not the warmth they dread,
But knowledge of a blessed Earth,
And people safely led.

The sanctuary of the heights,
And firmaments of faith,
Compel them to seek out the depths,
In shadows with their wraith.

Their efforts to sweep back the tide,
Will work, they sore believe it.
That wickedness gets washed away,
Their pride can not conceive it.

If we would only follow them,
They promise our salvation,
In downward spirals they propose,
But Hell is that direction.

NicknamedBob . . . February 27, 2007

69 posted on 02/27/2007 8:26:11 AM PST by NicknamedBob (You may not grok eating the sandwich, but the sandwich groks being eaten.)
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To: Slip18

Simba is well loved it seems
no diet for big dogs
a small worm will suffice a bird
and larger prey for the dog
but when it comes to Puma's
Lord, there ain't no help at all. ;)


70 posted on 02/27/2007 8:30:12 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)
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To: NicknamedBob

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NNBOB


71 posted on 02/27/2007 8:31:40 AM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Slip18
"Simba would probably get eaten by some BIG DOG, and we can't have that.
Then the BIG DOG would get eaten by a Puma.
Aren't we the silliest?"

I like to collect old books. I have one with an essay by E. B. White about the creator of Archy and Mehitabel, Don Marquis. They were both interesting fellows.

Somewhere in that book though, is a discussion of a sea bird that was found with a full belly. Inside that bird was another bird, and inside that bird was yet another bird. Amazing!

72 posted on 02/27/2007 8:34:11 AM PST by NicknamedBob (You may not grok eating the sandwich, but the sandwich groks being eaten.)
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To: martin_fierro

Gosh, thanks, Martin.


... I think.


73 posted on 02/27/2007 8:38:47 AM PST by NicknamedBob (You may not grok eating the sandwich, but the sandwich groks being eaten.)
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To: Slip18; xsmommy
Soon you will be able to satisfy your voyeuristic desires to view the vile visage of the venerable (or venerial) ANS judge on CBS.
74 posted on 02/27/2007 8:42:35 AM PST by VRWCmember (Everyone is entitled to my opinion.)
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To: Slip18; All


I think I need to soar today
I don't like being earth bound
I'll spread my wings heavenward
and listen for the sound
of wings a rustle in the breeze
as tiny bits of fluff float on
fluffy white clouds away up high
and tiny faeries play nearby
in the cove of moss, telling secrets
from the underground of nasty dirty trolls

You see, the faeries know the good the bad
the ugly lies that are told
They spread their cheer of goodness near
the ears of young and old.

Soaring Feather (c) 02.27.07


75 posted on 02/27/2007 8:47:55 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar 'cause I can....)
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To: VRWCmember
You've got alliteration going there, Vastie. I think I'm going to skip the judge thing. I'm tired of their stupid findings.

A++++ for you!

76 posted on 02/27/2007 8:49:21 AM PST by Slip18
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To: NicknamedBob

Nature at its finest. The smallest fish probably had minnows in his belly. LOL!


77 posted on 02/27/2007 8:50:37 AM PST by Slip18
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To: Soaring Feather

Another ZOWIE! And I love the American Eagle, too!


78 posted on 02/27/2007 8:52:35 AM PST by Slip18
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To: Slip18
At least this book is affordable.
79 posted on 02/27/2007 8:53:52 AM PST by NicknamedBob (You may not grok eating the sandwich, but the sandwich groks being eaten.)
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To: NicknamedBob

I didn't see this until just now. Nice pome for your birthday!


80 posted on 02/27/2007 8:56:29 AM PST by Slip18
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