Friday Fun

In case you're wondering when to plan your vacation...

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Keeping redundancy alive and well for future generations...

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I've heard that snow falling from below can be equally treacherous...

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And I was so looking forward to taking my pet elephant for a walk through the cemetery...

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Oddly specific... I wonder what kind of traffic problems they've had?

Next Tuesday is April 1st and it's no joke, the A to Z April Challenge will be here daily, except Sundays, for your viewing pleasure. I hope you come back and enjoy what I have planned for you.

Disclaimer - Hidden cameras have been set on this blog. Jezebel will be making a list of everyone who misses a post...and everyone who drops by, too. I guess you're screwed either way...but have fun!

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I learn something new every day...

I have finally put in a link to sign up for my newsletter, over there on the right. If you wish to be informed about upcoming releases and special discounts, feel free to subscribe. I promise not to give your information to Jezebel...

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Finally! Truth in advertising...

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Does this mean the body should be dead before I bury it? That's gonna cramp my style a bit...

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Don't make me have to tell you twice...

Are you ready?

Tuesday Tea with Mistress Snark

I am pleased to announce a new feature on this blog – Tuesday Tea with Mistress Snark. Yes, she's back. Hold onto your seats as we take high tea where the civilized world never intended it to go.

Mistress Snark will be interviewing a different guest on the second Tuesday of each month in the comfort of her parlor, asking wacky questions and getting strange answers in return – partly due to the influence of Jezebel’s special punch.

If you would like to brave her questions, please email her at:

RiverFairchildAuthor@gmail.com and list “Tuesday Tea” on the subject line.

Anyone and everyone is welcome in the Mistress’s parlor. No writerly questions here, just fun! Come on, you know you want to!

Weird Word Wednesday

Word
Definition

A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.

Today's weird word is:
 

 Fugacious

 Adj

Definition: Fleeting

 

This seems like such a strange word. I can't imagine ever using it in a sentence without laughing. The definition makes an odd kind of sense if you think of the slang word, fuggedaboutit. Forgetting it = fleeting thought.

What do you think?

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I'm getting the distinct impression neither one will help...

 

 

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Weird Word Wednesday

Word
Definition

A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.

Today's weird word is:
 

 Jumentous

 Adj

Definition: Smelling like horse urine

 

I'd like to know why there is a particular word for this phenomena. Wouldn't you sidle up to the person - holding your nose, of course - and say, "Excuse me but you smell like horse piss. Just thought you'd want to know," then run like the wind?

Thoughts?

Friday Fun

I've started NaNoWriMo so I'm likely over there...

Weird Word Wednesday

Word

Definition

A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.

Today's weird word is:
 

 Puisne 

 

My definition:

I could go all over the board with this one. Pus in the knee? A few that aren't fit to type here? The main problem I see with this word is it has an identity crisis. It's a British term but French spelling. I mean, who wouldn't be confused? I feel sorry for the puny little thing...and that's exactly how it's pronounced - puny.

The dictionary definition:
 

adj.
Lower in rank; junior.

n.

One of lesser rank than another, especially an associate judge.

 

Tell me. Don't you feel sorry for this puny little word?

Friday Fun

Have you ever seen such a happy crash victim?

 

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Weird Word Wednesday

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Word

 

Definition

A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.

Today's weird word is:

Demophobia

Noun –

My definition:

A fear of demos conducted in supermarket aisles, where minions block your avenue of escape until you try their product.

The dictionary definition:

A fear of crowds.

I like mine better.

Friday Fun

Does a banana by any other name taste as sweet?

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Weird Word Wednesday

Word

Definition

A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.

Today's weird word is:

Frigorific

My definition:

Combining friggin' and horrific into one convenient word.

The dictionary definition:

Causes cold or is chilling

 

I think my definition makes much more sense. What do you think?

Friday Fun

Attention please. You have arrived at the gateway to Hell. An escort will be with you shortly.

 

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