Word For The Day, Wednesday, 9/11/02

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[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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revanche\r-vänch, -väsh\, n:
re·vanchism (-vänchz-m, -väshz-) n.
re·vanchist adj. & n.
re·vanch·istic adj.

1.The act of retaliating; revenge.
2.A usually political policy, as of a nation or an ethnic group, intended to regain lost territory or standing.

Etymology:French, from Old French revancher, to revenge : re-, re- + vengier, vencher, to avenge; see revenge.

Good Morning, students. If you have any graphics you would like to post, please do. If you would like to memorialize a loved one you may have lost, please do.

[xsmommy]

reasons for excising Saddam abound for those with a brain rubbing around in their skulls.

[Constitution Day]

only in america, can one go from chronic truant to TEACH! CD you too can aspire to greatness.

Sigh. Dare to dream!

[camle]

the BEatles beat me to it - Maxwells' silver hammer!

[Bella_Bru]

Mornin' Meeks!!!!!!

[Robert A Cook PE]

Doesn't that remind you of that early 60's refrain...

Bella's, Bella's,
For fella's,
Feels thighes Fo' Mella's .... BELLA'S!

[xsmommy]

i counted to make sure that my hug lasted every bit as long as the one you gave bella....!

[camle]

you told me all about your hork. wher it is, how it feels, how to make it purr... etc.

[Constitution Day]

You've been over to DU? Ugh. You must feel like you need a bath!

[Bella_Bru]

I like to check them out every now and then. They are intentially dark right now, with just a list of the names of those that perished.

[Constitution Day]

I have been listening to the "Rolling Requiem" live on the internet, performed live at the BTI Center in Raleigh NC.

Amazing.

[Bella_Bru]

Is this "Feel Mistress Bella's Thighs" Day??????

[Robert A Cook PE]

Whatever you wish ... m'lady.

OPH is giving free messanges in the janitor's closet.

[camle]

there was a tribute around here last year, a picture show that was posted. I think it came from Germany. The song with it was "only Time". I bookmarked it, but it went away after awhile. I'd dearly love to see it again, maybe send it around.

[Bella_Bru]

I already have my own personal masseuse, but he is still asleep with the Petunia Bear pup.

[MeekOneGOP]

I don't think I shared this on WFTD yet? Anyway, here goes! Brand new......

[xsmommy]

oh i am SO VERY SORRY that the middle east sees the bloodthirsty Americans as seeking revanche. Too much time has passed, those feelings of horror and outrage have dimmed in this kumbayah crap that is plastered all over the place.

[LonePalm]

Have you ever had fois gras?

Fat time? Oh, you mean foie gras. Mais bien sûr. (Of course.)

'La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.' - Auguste Escoffier
(Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[Bella_Bru]

My bad. I knew that Maid bien sur meant but of course. I took French for 5 years, from 8th grade through 12th. Just wish I had retained more of it.

[camle]

as the media has control of public opinion that they can manipulate, let us reflect upon the hysteria they caused that got us in to the Spanish American War, Somalia, Bosnia, etc., can we wonder why all their "don't hate our enemies" crap has blunted our national psyche?

[Bella_Bru]

My bad. I knew that Mais bien sur meant but of course. I took French for 5 years, from 8th grade through 12th. Just wish I had retained more of it.