Word For The Day, Tuesday, August 5, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/5/03 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

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....

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blithe \blyth\, adjective
blither, blithest; adjective
blithely; adverb
blitheness; noun

1. Carefree and lighthearted.
2. Lacking or showing a lack of due concern; casual.

The blithe sounds of festal music. --Prescott.
A daughter fair, So buxom, blithe, and debonair. --Milton.

Etymology: [Middle English, from Old English bl the.]

[Slip18]

I knew you would be here for the Croqs' Premiere!

[Argh]

Again?!? :^)

[honeygrl]

"I am here and I am certainly willing to be a judge."

I think we need a full panel of judges and atleast 3 photos of each for evidence.

[xsmommy]

hope you've cleaned off that kitchen table....

[Hegewisch Dupa]

As someone who has stalked and peeped XS for a while now, let me attest to her great taste in decor. Clean lnes, no clutter, sharp decor.

[Slip18]

". . .he had one two many . . ."

I didn't write that, did I? I've had one one many. Sheesh!

[xsmommy]

what the heck kinda probe is that. over and done before it even began!

[Conspiracy Guy]

I play the role of Luke Skywalker and let the Force guide me.

[xsmommy]

oh i wanted to send you pix of my little plot o garden. let me do that now.

[Slip18]

From the photos I have seen, you have excellent taste. Your contractor is correct.

Cyber immitates my BIL's accent. The BIL is from India. It is hysterical. Of course, my BIL imitates my mother's midwestern accent. Now that is really hysterical.

[xsmommy]

oh i wanted to send you pix of my little plot o garden. let me do that now.

[Slip18]

When the 'bot is away, you know who plays. Hehehehehehe!

[Slip18]

Oh, yeah. I'm ready for the dominant male in the home.

[xsmommy]

thanks, guys!

[xsmommy]

LMAO, sure sounds like you are ready for the dom to come home!

[Argh]

Well, in that case, I don't blame you.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

ok ok - you can do it now. stop asking already...

[Slip18]

Okay. The 'banger is getting to me. I can't even spell "imitate" correctly. This has gone to my pointy little head.

[honeygrl]

"Depends entirely on how you scale the peaks, climb the mountains and slide down the valleys going down to (up from?) the Cumberland Gap ... "

hah! Speaking of trips to Ohio in public places.. I have very interesting tales based on personal experience before and after marraige. :-p (the after marraige tales are of course with the hubby before he turned into a prude)

[xsmommy]

did it