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."

[xsmommy]

you are SOOOOO wrong.

[Gabz]

I feel for you.

Hubby has become a firm believer in my way of shopping - list and coupons and store flyer. he is shocked at how much I can reduce a a grocery bill - and loves to brag about the $200 bill I can reduce to less than $100.

while I'm not looking forward to it - I am hoping to be able to do a big shopping this weekend.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Let me fix that.
no, you are wrong.
no, you are wrong.
I agree.

[Laura Earl]

I'm planning on doing Jazz tonight, so I'd rather just chill.

[RikaStrom]

I didn't hear he was going to fire their staffs. What are they saying to that??

A+

[Gabz]

I thought that's what duct tape was for???????

You mean it isn't?????

[xsmommy]

i don't mind shopping, so it is just as well. it is the only way to insure that there is stuff to eat in the house!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Hugh Jazz?

[Hegewisch Dupa]

You should punished by shopping with Mrs Dupa w/o the aid of a Policy Review. Then report on who is wrong.

[Conspiracy Guy]

For liability purposes I put the thought out there then say I was just kidding. (my lawyer says that is best)

[RikaStrom]

Holy Heck! LOL, in sort of a sick demented way.

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[Gabz]

LOL!!!

I'm going nuts without a full freezer.

It is by far more expensive to shop for just a couple of days at a time. Much better to do one big one - I can make that last for better than 6 weeks, except for perishables (milk, bread, produce)

[xsmommy]

xsSIL is the only one i will shop with. and then only recreational shopping, if i really need something, i prefer to go alone.

[RikaStrom]

ROFLOL! Oh this is going to be such fun.

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[Gabz]

Gotcha!!!!!!!

[Laura Earl]

I've checked here, and they don't have it now, but have a shipment coming in next week, so it may be in it.

[RikaStrom]

OH gack. You know, I serious worry about some people.

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[RikaStrom]

Hello Slippy!

The 'bot is such a handsome lad!

[xsmommy]

i do my best to not grocery shop more than once a week, but can rarely pull that off.

[RikaStrom]

Congrats to xsteen. I remember the feeling of brace removal. :-)