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  • Word of the Day: Noun

    Yup, that’s right.  Noun.  The basics are good refreshers.

     

    “A friend is more than a noun.”

     

    Noun – noun

    : a word that is the name of a subject or discourse (as a person or place.)

    ~ per Merriam-Webster

     

  • Word of the Day: Regale

    I’m down from a surgery for awhile, which means no access to my computer, only a laptop.  I’m afraid that I will not be able to regale you with original arts and photos for a week or two.  (Click the images to get to the source.)

    At least I’m back! (I think.)

     

    Found on a google hunt! Click to check out the source!

    “The wonderful thing about the internet is the ability to regale friends with shared artwork and stories and other random discoveries.”

     

    Regale – verb

    1) to entertain richly or agreeably.

    2) to give pleasure or amusement to.

    3) gratify, delight, please, rejoice, gladden.

    ~ per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Avast!

    Just in case anyone was wondering…

     

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    Avast – verb imperfect

    : a nautical command to stop or cease

    ~per Merriam-Webster

     

    PS: Found the gif floating around on tumblr and do not know who made it, but whoever they are, they’re awesome!

  • Quotes!

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    I write for all of the above and then a few more.  Why do you write?

  • Word of the Day: Kibitzer

    This is one of the fun words.  I want to name a cat or a dog this someday.

    kibitzer“That kitten is a real kibitzer for someone who can only meow, constantly poking her nose into places nobody wants it.”

     

    Kibitzer – noun

    : one who looks on and usually offers unwanted advice

    ~per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Avuncular

    No, seriously, why does this word exist?  Not that it offends me, it just baffles my mind that we would have a word for this at all.  Is there an equally imperious-sounding equivalent for aunts? Grandparents? Siblings?  I have yet to find one.

    unclefesteravuncular“The avuncular politician bought pizza for the press.”

    Avuncular – adj.

    : of, relating to, or resembling an uncle

    ~per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Ferment

    This word is fun.  In my oversimplified, mental expressions of the word, it’s either talking about beer, or it’s talking about a slow-burning riot.  Two things that have nothing to do with each other but at the same time can have everything to do with each other… yeah, my mind is a strange place. 😉

    Sierra_Nevada_Pale_Ale“The death of their dictator sent the country into a self-destructive ferment for months.”

    Ferment – verb

    1) to cause or undergo fermentation

    2) to be or cause to be in a state of agitation or intense activity

    ~per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Intertidal

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    “Abundant life can be found in the intertidal mud.”

    Intertidal – adj.

    : of, relating to, or being the area that is above low-tide mark but exposed to tidal flooding.

    ~ Per Merriam-Webster

  • Word of the Day: Cagey

    I did not know I’ve been using this word just slightly wrong all along.  Oops!

    cagey“The cagey old codger had already worked out a plan for getting those damn kids off his lawn.”

    Cagey – adjective

    1) not willing to say everything that you know about something
    2) careful to avoid being trapped or tricked
    3) very clever
    ~ per Merriam-Webster

  • Coffee Costs are Brewing…

    Coffee addicts beware: A drought in Brazil has caused speculative stock market prices to change the wholesale cost of coffee.  Something similar happened in 2010 and was, at that time, expected to last until 2012. Prior to that, there was a bad crop in 2007.  Each time, prices increased as the stock market speculated on the harvest results.

    The current market prices for Arabica coffee beans are climbing.  The price-per-pound of coffee has gone up over 50% already this year.  Folgers and other instant-coffee brands, so called “smaller roasters”, have had to raise prices to keep up with the rising costs.  The larger markets, like Starbucks, are refusing to change their prices.  Starbucks and Keurig have set their rates for this year while smaller companies don’t have that advantage.

    The drought effects will not be fully known for another 2 or 3 months as crops have not yet been harvested, though this year’s crop yield is expected to drop 11% compared to the average.  The country is rationing water in many cities so far. The overall impact of the water-loss will not only hit the coffee market, as they are seeing shortages in crops such as sugar cane as well. Adding to the cost jump is the increased number of coffee drinkers world-wide, which only drives the demand higher as buyers and coffee-drinkers alike fear an international coffee shortage.