vapid
(ˈvæp ɪd)
adj.
1. lacking spirit or interest; dull: vapid conversation.
2. lacking sharpness or flavor.
va•pid′i•ty, vap′id•ness, n.
vap′id•ly, adv.
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Word of the Day May 12, 2018
Word of the Day February 24, 2018
meme
[meem]
1.
- a cultural item that is transmitted by repetition and replication in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes.
- a cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the Internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way.
2.
to create and spread memes:
He spends a lot of time memeing and sharing his videos with friends.
3.
to make the subject of a meme:
cute cats that get memed.
My Light Bulb Moment
I jumped up, this morning, with my light bulb shining brightly! It was positioned a little to the left, near the back of my head.
I been so stressed and thinking I had lost my urge to write. Well, this morning, I discovered I have been insanely tired and unable to write. Life is getting back to normal. This means it is time to get my lazy bones in shape and this blog back to where I left it………well read and looking pretty! So much has changed and I don’t know where to start. Give me a few moments and I’ll give it a shot.
In a quick list of the haps in our spot in our section of this beautiful planet of ours (we are truly blessed):
- My dad passed away 3 hours before my husband went intsurgery to repair his heart.
- We sold our house
- A pipe ruptured in the house we were sailing…between floors…it was discovered when the water was at the 24 inch line on the first floor. New hardwood floors through out.
- We were to close on Friday, this mess happened on Thursday! The buyers stuck with us. We closed a few weeks later.
- Now to the moving…..we had to find an apartment.
- I hate packing to move. Always amazes me the amount of junk you accumulate through the years. Oh, what a mess we gathered in just 10 short years!
- The apartment complex we chose, was perfect on the outside. The inside was a different. It was neat, but smelly. The windows were disgusting. Black Mold, nasty carpet, and the bugs, oh what a mess. The first place, supposedly was “handicapped accessible”. My wheelchair could not get up the small hill the stairs sat on. That was our first move. We made 2 more moves before we packed up AGAIN! Oh what a pickle we were in! Off to our next home. Friendly new faces, in a better complex with wonderful country air and birds singing and….love it…………………….
Word of the Day October 7, 2017
e·phem·er·al
(ĭ-fĕm′ər-əl)
adj.
1. Lasting for a markedly brief time: “There remain some truths too ephemeral to be captured in the cold pages of a court transcript” (Irving R. Kaufman).
2. Having a short lifespan or a short annual period of aboveground growth. Used especially of plants.
n.
Something, especially a plant, that is ephemeral.
[From Greek ephēmeros : ep-, epi-, epi- + hēmerā, day.]
e·phem′er·al′i·ty, e·phem′er·al·ness n.
e·phem′er·al·ly adv.
Word of the day August 19, 2017
A Gore
A gore (British English: nose),[1] refers to a triangular piece of land. Etymologically it is derived from gār, meaning spear.[2] Gores on highways are categorized as two types: the theoretical gore and the physical gore. The physical gore is the unpaved area created between the highway mainline and a ramp that merges into or diverges from the mainline. The theoretical gore is the marked area of pavement resulting from the convergence or divergence of the edge lines of the mainline and ramp. theoretical gores are commonly marked with transverse lines or chevrons at both entrance and exit ramps. These help drivers entering the highway to estimate how much time they have to match the speed of through traffic, and warn drivers improperly exiting the highway right down the middle of a gore that they are about to run out of road. Gores at exit ramps occasionally feature impact attenuators, especially when there is something solid at the other end of the gore.
Cite: http://www.wikipedia.com
Word of the weekend ( Just a bit late) : fidus Achates
fidus Achates
Definition:
faithful Achates : trusty friend
We would never, use word, in the manner suggested by our research, Words are fun, filthy, entertaining, loving and very descriptive, as we all know they can be mean. I was one of the kids that tripped over her own Jeans. I have a set of lovely knees and jeans to share.
I saved them to see if my scars still match up with. Crazy things we do as kids. Hopefully, learning a few words will make a day/book more interesting………………………….Jill B.
America….busy getting ready for election day! For 2016 election, make sure to register and vote!
Do your part, it is your right as an AMERICAN!
Due to my health issues, focusing on a project. I watched as poll workers freed the equipment and placed it around church gym. The tables and equipment were doused with my favorite invention of the decade, “disposable, cleaning wipes.” Since becoming disabled, these things are my favorite item on the cleaning aisle of the local grocer.
I had the privilege of observing democracy at work. The poll workers arrived at the specified time and quickly looked around over the building they had to work with. Just as quickly, they unloaded the equipment needing to be set-up. Smiling faces on every where, American pride at work. My hubby was beaming. It was good to see him excited to be outside.
The workers with experience took over, assisting the inexperienced, with arranging the polling station to utilize the space available for maximum benefit. The workers wanted their voters to be comfortable and out of the weather. A happy voter makes a pleasant voting experience.
Their focus was on the next day, Election Day….the first Tuesday in November.
By Jill
“Word of the week” Ubiquious
We could not let this one go……………………………………
adjective ubiq·ui·tous \yü-ˈbi-kwətous
Simple Definition of ubiquitous
: seeming to be seen everywhere
Source: Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary
Full Definition of ubiquitous
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: existing or being everywhere at the same time: constantly encountered:widespread<aubiquitous fashion>
ubiquitously
adverb
ubiquitousness
noun
by Jill B.
2014: A New Year, A New Start
I’ve decided not to create a list of resolutions this year. They never come to be and I end up wasting time and energy on something that will never be.
Barry and I have decided to focus our year on becoming closer to God, getting healthier, and eating healthier. Changing a few of our habits will assist in all aspects of our plan.
Making a commitment to service at the church is our first goal, but we first need to be healthy enough to participate. We are researching which exercise plan to best suit our needs and we are currently reading Dr. Oz’s challenge for weight loss and eating healthy this year.
Barry snd I are devoting time to each other to spend time reading the bible snd having prayer/devotions together. I really enjoy our time together. With his health in such a fragile state, every moment together is priceless.
Barry and mom are getting on better. Mom has been here with us through everytjing. She may feel like she has only babysat the dog, but she is wrong. She has given us peace knowing the dog and house are ok. It feels good to start the New Year off with the two of them getting along.
My sister’s are getting more involved with mom. It makes her feel good to spend time with them. At the end of the month, she is going to her sister’s house in Florida. She is looking forward to it. At some point, during spring, she will be spending time with another sister in North Carolina. She’s going to be tired.
Hopefully, Barry and I will get a little quality time away from home. A vacation has not been possible since 2009. Could this be the year?
