Word For the Day, Thursday, August 14, 2003

The Verbivores | 8/14/03 | 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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scintilla \sin-TIL-uh\, noun
scintillant; adjective

1. A tiny or scarcely detectable amount; the slightest particle; a trace
2. A spark; a flash.
3. Miniscule

In victory, they must hold on to at least a scintilla of humility, lest they get too cocky -- and ripe for a takedown.
--Bill Breen, "'We are literally trying to stop time,'" Fast Company, May 2000

Etymology: Latin scintilla, "a spark, a glimmer, a faint trace." Also from scintilla is the verb scintillate, "to sparkle."

[Gabz]

I like that!!!

[xsmommy]

dang, i forgot you were a midget though. long might not be the best length for you?

[Hegewisch Dupa]

together they make a smokin' 34-year old...

[Laura Earl]

Almost 5'3" is not a midget. And that is the length I am looking for...very nice!

[Conspiracy Guy]

We'll go together later and I'll find it.

[xsmommy]

should i check in petites?

[Laura Earl]

Just checked. It comes in petite.

[Laura Earl]

I didn't even see anything I wanted to try on. The selection was pathetic. How do you like the dress xs posted?

[xsmommy]

i do not think i have ever in 20 years shopped for an article of clothing with xshub. and i am training xsteen to be the same way. she and i will see these little boyfriend/girlfriend couples in the women's clothing dept or jr dept and we look at each other like, ewwwwwww, why would you bring a BOY with you?

[Laura Earl]

Men in the grocery clogging up the aisles get on my nerves. Flurry can attest to the fact that I make grocery shopping an aerobic activity.

[xsmommy]

flurry, you can say you hate it, i won't be offended. i like Talbots bc it is stylish but not floozy, and a bit sophisticated. some stuff is just too juvenile. they have the same styles for teens as women our age and it doesn't always translate well.

[Gabz]

I don't shop with hubby either.

But I have to admit, he has very good taste when he shops for me. I have never even considered returning anything he has ever bought me, because I would have picked out the same thing. He's even an ace at sizes, everything has always fit.

[Gabz]

Flurry can attest to the fact that I make grocery shopping an aerobic activity.

That's why hubby has no problem going with me when major shopping has to be done - I want in and out of there as fast as possible.

[Laura Earl]

Actually I love it...just the look I want. I looks at Rich's-Macy's and Parisian (THAT store again), and nothing appealed to me at all. Everything looked just alike, and was very cheaply made.

[hobbes1]

I only let you classroom types trick me... ; )

[Hegewisch Dupa]

oh for the love of God...I often shop with the Mrs. When she gets off on dopey shopey tangents it's a good time to catch up on my magazines. When the shopping is interesting, or an opinion is needed, there I am.

[xsmommy]

there is no way i want anyone with me. not even women friends. i shop best alone.

[Conspiracy Guy]

It would look great on you but length is always the problem.

[xsmommy]

do you have time to order it and try it? you can keep looking elsewhere and always return it. i am a huge returner of things.

[Gabz]

AHHHHHHHH...a kamakzi shopper.

I like that style.