A fun video digging into the etymology of words we use for time like hour, why it's called a clock, and lost words like overmorrow.
From the Writing Blogs
Apr. 24th, 2019 10:45 amThis month's theme was 3 sentences and as such I decided not to post them here but to do a roundup of all four pieces from the professional blogs.
3 sentence fic: April Showers
She wakes to the sound of rain against the windows. Outside the flowering primroses and the late blooming narcissi will be grateful for the rain, as will be the tulips tucked safe inside their buds and the freshly sown leek and calendula seeds slumbering just below the surface of the rich compost. It's early and so she snuggles back beneath the covers, warm and safe, soothed by the gentle pitter-patter of the vital spring shower.
Originally posted&promoted: wordpress ; fic blog ; tumblr;twitter;pinterest;facebook
3 sentence fic: Unusual Employment
Alex did not date corporate types, tending to prefer the quirkier personalities of second-hand bookstore owners, llama farmers, chocolate tasters, hippotherapists, and teddy bear technicians.
This latest one though had, over a second whisky, said "demonologist" which at first sounded like dermatologist but no, he insisted, demonologist. That wasn't really a thing, was it?
Hippotherapist: Hippotherapists are also called therapeutic riding instructors and equine therapists. Hippotherapy is the practice of riding horses as a form of therapy for children and adults who experience disabilities. https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/unique-careers.asp
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3 sentence poem: Pancakes
Fresh free-range eggs, spring yellow yolks stark against the sieved flour, whisked with a pinch of salt.
Hot oil sizzling in the pan, crackling in delight as the smooth creamy mixture is added.
Delicious pancakes served onto warmed plates awaiting any number of toppings to be added as desired.
Originally posted&promoted: wordpress ; fic blog
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3 sentence fic: Signs of Spring creative nonfiction
The first lawn cutting of the year marks a turning point, the green spring scent speaks of growth and good weather and of tending the garden. Spring is also evoked by the scent of compost , the feel of the rich earth on fingertips as plants are potted and beds weeded . Not forgetting the wonderful sight of rainbows made by watering the plants, their flowers unfurled to bask in the sunlight, attracting the buzzing bees and resplendent butterflies to taste their nectar.
A 3 sentence fic for the writing prompt "freshly cut grass" found at https://www.dailywritingtips.com/writing-prompts-101/
https://tinyurl.com/y75xtx5y
Originally posted&promoted:wordpress ; fic blog
tumblr;twitter;pinterest;facebook
3 sentence fic: April Showers
She wakes to the sound of rain against the windows. Outside the flowering primroses and the late blooming narcissi will be grateful for the rain, as will be the tulips tucked safe inside their buds and the freshly sown leek and calendula seeds slumbering just below the surface of the rich compost. It's early and so she snuggles back beneath the covers, warm and safe, soothed by the gentle pitter-patter of the vital spring shower.
Originally posted&promoted: wordpress ; fic blog ; tumblr;twitter;pinterest;facebook
3 sentence fic: Unusual Employment
Alex did not date corporate types, tending to prefer the quirkier personalities of second-hand bookstore owners, llama farmers, chocolate tasters, hippotherapists, and teddy bear technicians.
This latest one though had, over a second whisky, said "demonologist" which at first sounded like dermatologist but no, he insisted, demonologist. That wasn't really a thing, was it?
Hippotherapist: Hippotherapists are also called therapeutic riding instructors and equine therapists. Hippotherapy is the practice of riding horses as a form of therapy for children and adults who experience disabilities. https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/unique-careers.asp
Originally posted&promoted: wordpress ; fic blog ; tumblr;twitter;pinterest;facebook
3 sentence poem: Pancakes
Fresh free-range eggs, spring yellow yolks stark against the sieved flour, whisked with a pinch of salt.
Hot oil sizzling in the pan, crackling in delight as the smooth creamy mixture is added.
Delicious pancakes served onto warmed plates awaiting any number of toppings to be added as desired.
Originally posted&promoted: wordpress ; fic blog
tumblr;twitter;pinterest;facebook
3 sentence fic: Signs of Spring creative nonfiction
The first lawn cutting of the year marks a turning point, the green spring scent speaks of growth and good weather and of tending the garden. Spring is also evoked by the scent of compost , the feel of the rich earth on fingertips as plants are potted and beds weeded . Not forgetting the wonderful sight of rainbows made by watering the plants, their flowers unfurled to bask in the sunlight, attracting the buzzing bees and resplendent butterflies to taste their nectar.
A 3 sentence fic for the writing prompt "freshly cut grass" found at https://www.dailywritingtips.com/writing-prompts-101/
https://tinyurl.com/y75xtx5y
Originally posted&promoted:wordpress ; fic blog
tumblr;twitter;pinterest;facebook
Things I've Learnt - words and phrases
Apr. 29th, 2016 08:04 pmInspired by ![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
tinny's posts about things learnt during each month, and because I love learning new words, I've got a few words/phrases I've come across recently.
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tinny's posts about things learnt during each month, and because I love learning new words, I've got a few words/phrases I've come across recently.( Read more... )
Someone said we can't have Ace Pride until we no longer need Ace Awareness, and I think there's some truth to that. We're still met with confusion or derision when we "out" ourselves as on the asexual spectrum. People generally understand terms like gay, lesbian, and bisexual (even if they don't "believe" they do or should exist), but asexuality is still relatively unknown and more misunderstood. It's why awareness week is so important.
I learnt something too this week: Autochorissexualism
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I learnt something too this week: Autochorissexualism
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Obviously, as an avid reader and writer, I love words. So this post is all about wordy things.
There's a great list of The 100 Most Beautiful Words in English which I originally saw featured on Tumblr. It includes some of my favourite words like 'wherewithal' 'ethereal' and 'dalliance'.
I also love learning new words. Pratchett novels are the place I learn most of my new words, followed by historical novels with words for things that no longer exist or are no longer common, and then everything else I hear/read be it on the tv, in a newspaper, or online in anything from news articles to fanfic. Here are some I've come across recently. ( Read more... )
There's a great list of The 100 Most Beautiful Words in English which I originally saw featured on Tumblr. It includes some of my favourite words like 'wherewithal' 'ethereal' and 'dalliance'.
I also love learning new words. Pratchett novels are the place I learn most of my new words, followed by historical novels with words for things that no longer exist or are no longer common, and then everything else I hear/read be it on the tv, in a newspaper, or online in anything from news articles to fanfic. Here are some I've come across recently. ( Read more... )
Polyfanamourous
Jul. 21st, 2011 04:20 pmPolyfanamourous, coined by shakespherical here; being hopelessly in love with multiple fandoms (and pairings)
Polyfanamourous multishipper - someone who loves multiple pairings in multiple fandoms
shakespherical here; being hopelessly in love with multiple fandoms (and pairings)Polyfanamourous multishipper - someone who loves multiple pairings in multiple fandoms
Writer's Block: You Wouldn't Understand
Jul. 6th, 2009 10:43 pmWhat phrase do you use that others wouldn't understand? [edited because the html got screwed when I posted it before]
“Killer Instinct Weather”
“Killer Instinct Weather”
Meaning: stupidly hot, especially at night
Because: A few summers back the usual
Usage: “It’s hot, but it’s still not Killer Instinct weather”
meaning of words
Jan. 30th, 2009 10:41 am"You keep using that word; I do not think it means what you think it means " From Princess Bride [see below]
'When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone,' it means just what I choose it to mean, neither more nor less.' From Through The Looking Glass
'When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone,' it means just what I choose it to mean, neither more nor less.' From Through The Looking Glass
