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Posted:Feb 28, 2013 11:01 pm
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Today's word is ESPOUSE.
Espouse [ih-SPOWZ] verb
1: marry
2: to take up and support a cause: become attached to
Example:
With the current resurfacing of an old sport many women and men in our community have been espoused by women's flat track roller derby.
Did you know?
As you might guess, the words "espouse" and "spouse" are related, both deriving from the Latin verb "spondēre," meaning "to promise or betroth." In fact, the two were once completely interchangeable, with each serving as a noun meaning "a newly married person" or "a husband or wife" and also as a verb meaning "to marry." Their semantic separation began in the 17th century, when the noun "espouse" fell out of use. Around the same time, people started using the verb "espouse" figuratively to mean "to commit to and support a cause." "Spouse" continued to be used in both noun and verb forms until the 20th century, when its verb use declined and it came to be used mainly as a noun meaning "husband or wife."
An apology for missing last night. I hadn't slept the night before much and was very busy with meetings and a couple other things and just didn't get to my post, so sorry. But I am feeling much better and can now breathe again and am waiting to hear from my guy to know if he's coming to visit me this weekend. Oh and I'm also very excited to finally get my truck's heater fixed...YEA!!! I'll finally have heat back and be able to have clear windows and be able to thaw the ice lol. I hope y'all have had a great last couple days. Tomorrow is TGIFFF!!!
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Posted:Feb 26, 2013 10:48 pm
Last Updated:Feb 28, 2013 12:32 am
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Today's word is INTEMPERATE.
Intemperate [in-TEM-puh-rut] adjective
1: not moderate or mild: severe
2: lacking or showing lack of restraint
3: given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
Example:
Things were going along fine until he hit her last straw and she hit the roof with an intemperate rant and left him speechless wondering what it was he'd said to make her act that way.
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"Intemperate" means more or less "not well tempered"—and that definition also provides a clue about its origins. The word derives from Latin "intemperatus," formed by combining "in-" with a form of the verb "temperare," meaning "to temper" or "to mix." Both "intemperate" and its antonym "temperate" entered the English language in the 14th century. Other "temperare" words include "distemper," "temperament," "temperature," "temperance," and "temper" itself. Synonyms of "intemperate" in the sense of "not controlled" include "unbounded," "unbridled," "unrestrained," and "unchecked."
Super tired tonight. Did half day at work and then went to practice, just watched but paying attention can be tiring when you're still not feeling too good. Hoping I feel even better tomorrow. At least my nose is not completely blocked up anymore lol. That seriously sucks! Hope y'all had a good tied up Tuesday.
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Posted:Feb 25, 2013 7:13 pm
Last Updated:Feb 26, 2013 6:06 pm
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Today's word is COMPANIONABLE.
Companionable [kum-PAN-yuh-nuh-bul] adjective: marked by, conducive to, or suggestive or companionship: sociable
Example:
To stop the spread of my cold virus I've kept myself secluded and not very companionable to the outside world.
Did you know?
A "companionable" person is someone who (etymologically at least) is willing to share bread with you. "Companionable" is the adjective form of "companion," which ultimately derives from a combination of the Latin prefix "com-," meaning "with" or "together," and the noun "panis," meaning "bread, loaf, or food." "Companionable" first appeared in print in English in the 14th century ("companion" has been around for at least a century longer). Other descendants of "panis" include "pantry" (a place for storing food), "pannier" (a basket such as might carry food), and "panettone" (a kind of yeast bread). Even "food" itself is derived from the same ancient root that gave rise to "panis" in Latin.
Still not well but hoping I start feeling better very very soon. I'm expecting a visit this weekend so I gotta get better! At least I can get air through my nose now. And I have hot water back at my house. I might try some nasal washes with some oils to see if they help any. First I gotta make sure the water, saline, and oil solution can pass through to the other side lol. Hope y'all had a better weekend than I did at least Monday's done and now on to tied up Tuesday!
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Posted:Feb 22, 2013 11:54 pm
Last Updated:Mar 8, 2013 10:13 pm
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Today's word is AEGIS.
Aegis [EE-jus] noun
1: a shield or breastplate
2a: protection
b: controlling or conditioning influence
3a: auspices, sponsorship
b: control or guidance especially by an individual, group, or system
Example:
The studies were conducted under the aegis of the National Institutes of Health.
Did you know?
We borrowed "aegis" from Latin, but the word ultimately derives from the Greek noun "aigis," which means "goatskin." In ancient Greek mythology, an aegis was something that offered physical protection. In some stories, it was the thundercloud where Zeus kept the thunderbolts he used as weapons. In others, the aegis was a magical protective cloak made from the skin of the goat that had suckled Zeus as an infant. The word first entered English in the 16th century as a noun meaning "shield" or "protection," and by the 20th century it had acquired the extended senses of "auspices" or "sponsorship."
Caught a cold from somewhere and not feelin so great today. Hope y'all had a good Friday.
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Posted:Feb 21, 2013 11:42 pm
Last Updated:Feb 22, 2013 9:07 pm
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Today's word is MERETRICIOUS.
Meretricious [mair-uh-TRISH-us] adjective
1: of or relating to a : having the nature of
2a: tawdrily and falsely attractive
b: superficially significant: pretentious
Example:
Somewhere along the line he had gotten it in his head that he was super fly, but it was a meretricious thought and he mostly made a fool of himself when he went out dancing and clubbing.
Did you know?
"Meretricious" can be traced back to the Latin verb "merēre," meaning "to earn, gain, or deserve." It shares this origin with a small group of other English words, including "merit," meritorious," and "emeritus." But, while these words can suggest some degree of honor or esteem, "meretricious" is used to suggest pretense, insincerity, and cheap or tawdry ornamentation. The Latin "merēre" is at the root of the Latin noun "meretrix," meaning "," and its related adjective "meretricius" ("of or relating to a "). The Latin "meretricius" entered into English as "meretricious" in the 17th century. Shortly after being adopted, "meretricious" also began to be used to indicate things which are superficially attractive but which have little or no value or integrity.
The only redeeming thing today held was its the day before Friday today. So ready for a weekend! Its been a long week and it was only 4 days long...wtf! Anyway I hope y'all had a fabulous day 
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Posted:Feb 20, 2013 11:58 pm
Last Updated:Feb 21, 2013 7:33 pm
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Today's word is PASSHOLE.
Passhole: the idiot drivers that move steadily along, but suddenly increase speed when they wake up and realize you are passing them. If they succeed in blocking your opportunity to pass, they will immediately resume the former, annoying pace. If you pass them successfully, they will ride your bumper for a short time before returning to la-la land.
Example:
That's right you fucking passhole, now you're in a fucking hurry!
Hahaaha I changed it up a bit tonight I used a word from the Urban Dictionary Been on the phone a lot this evening and I went to the rec center after a thing at the mall...man I've been busy tonight! Off to bed with me. Hope y'all had a great hump day!
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Posted:Feb 19, 2013 11:38 pm
Last Updated:Feb 20, 2013 6:58 am
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Today's word is REPROVE.
Reprove [rih-PROOV] verb:
1: to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
2: to express disapproval of: censure
3: to express rebuke or reproof
Example:
After flogging her ass as a punishment he gave her an extra smack as a gentle reprove to remind her to count out loud next time so he could hear her.
Did you know?
"Reprove," "rebuke," "reprimand," "admonish," "reproach," and "chide" all mean to criticize. "Reprove" implies an often kindly intent to correct a fault. "Rebuke" suggests a sharp or stern criticism (as in "the letter rebuked her opponents"). "Reprimand" implies a severe, formal, often public or official rebuke ("he was reprimanded by the ethics committee"). "Admonish" suggests earnest or friendly warning and counsel ("admonished to control expenses"). "Reproach" and "chide" suggest displeasure or disappointment expressed in mild scolding ("reproached him for tardiness" and "chided by their mother for untidiness"). Incidentally, the resemblance of "reprove" to "prove" is not coincidental—both words can be traced back to the Latin "probar" ("to test" or "to approve").
I'm a big fan of a Thesaurus and this word has a ton of others that mean the same thing. Always good to have options  So a little disappointed but sorta figured it would happen. Have to pick a different derby name cuz there was already one very similar to the one I chose. Oh well, I'm polling my teammates to see which one they like best of the two others I like. We'll see which one they choose lol. It was a LONG day. I got a talking to at work again. Sometimes I think they just like to use me as an example for every one else. fuck I am so ready to find something different. I have some inside information that another state job will be opening up that I'm a shoe in for in June or July. I'm fucking stoked and will be the first to apply lol. I know the manager and I'm told from my source that they like me and would love for me to come work for their office. Ok sooooo tired tonight. Didn't sleep good at all! Had some weird ass shit happen that freaked me out and then I kept hearing some asshole revving up his engine racing up and down the street all night...wtf is wrong with people? I hope y'all had a splendid tied up Tuesday...or was it titty Tuesday today? I like either so you pick...night y'all.
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Posted:Feb 18, 2013 11:47 pm
Last Updated:Feb 22, 2013 9:07 pm
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Today's word is FROUFROU.
Froufrou [FROO-froo] noun:
1: a rustling especially of a woman's skirts
2: showy or frilly ornamentation
Example:
He seemed to be a total macho man on the outside appearance but who would ever guess that he wore froufrou under his Wranglers.
Did you know?
Nineteenth-century Europe featured a lot of sophisticated fashions—especially in Paris, a city considered by many to be the fashion capital of the world. Women's dresses were often made of drooping layers of fabric (such as satin or silk) that rustled as the women moved around, and "froufrou" was the French word coined in imitation of the sound they made. The word made its first appearance in English in 1870 as a noun meaning "rustling." It later came to mean "ostentatious decoration," and its usage expanded beyond the world of fashion to other crafts such as architecture and interior design. These days it also shows up as the adjective "frou-frou," meaning "very heavily decorated and fancy," as in "frou-frou designs."
Ok so I'm a perv I guess or maybe you could say its one of my many fetishes or kinky likes, but I love a man in panties. Not sure what it is but fuck it makes me HOT. Just panties no bra. And especially boy cut panties. His ass cheeks hanging out the back and his junk all falling out the front...OMG!!! Ok lol whew it is hot in here? K my Monday holiday was nice, walked around the lake with the kiddo and then was gonna bake some salmon but um it was sorta gross so I tossed it lol. We had a frozen pizza instead I hope y'all had a great day. Tomorrow is Monday-Tuesday lol I hate those at work lol...so busy usually. Oh...wait...tomorrow is tied up Tuesday! Sleep well peeps
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Posted:Feb 17, 2013 11:58 pm
Last Updated:Feb 18, 2013 2:59 pm
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Today's word is METIER.
Metier [MET-yay] noun:
1: vocation, trade
2: an area of activity in which one excels: forte
Example:
Shane was a virgin until he was 23 but it seems once he had passed into manhood he made fucking his metier and decided to become a professional to make money for college.
Did you know?
The words "métier," "employment," "occupation," and "calling" all perform similar functions in English, though each word gets the job done in its own way. These hard-working synonyms can all refer to a specific sustained activity, especially an activity engaged in to earn a living, but these words also have slightly different shades of meaning. "Employment" implies simply that one was hired and is being paid by an employer, whereas "occupation" usually suggests special training, and "calling" generally applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession. "Métier," a French borrowing acquired by English speakers in the late 18th century, typically implies a calling for which one feels especially fitted.
Wow its been a nice weekend. Seems short so its gonna be soooo nice to have an extra day. Chickened out at practice yesterday afternoon and didn't get on skates  and was not able to attend the later one. But next weekend I'll be there! I was told that one of the better girls is gonna help me and give me some advice and show me some stuff. I'm scared but excited. I've been watching derby games on the tube site and wow...I sorta wonder if I've bitten off more than I can chew. But I love skating and I'm pretty sure my ass is big enough to be a good blocker so hey I'm gonna do this and I'm gonna be damn good or as good as I can be! Hope y'all had a great weekend!
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Posted:Feb 14, 2013 11:45 pm
Last Updated:Feb 17, 2013 3:03 pm
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Today's word is LACKLUSTER.
Lackluster [LAK-luss-ter] adjective: lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality: dull, mediocre
Example:
In spite of her hard work and determination to make the adult book store popular she was forced to close it down due to lackluster sales.
Did you know?
In its earliest uses, "lackluster" (also spelled "lacklustre") usually described the eyes or face, as in "a lackluster stare." Later, it came to describe other things whose sheen had been removed; Charles Dickens, in his 1843 novel Martin Chuzzlewit, writes of the faded image of the dragon on the sign outside a village alehouse: "many a wintry storm of rain, snow, sleet, and hail, had changed his colour from a gaudy blue to a faint lack-lustre shade of grey." In addition to "a glow or sheen," "luster" can refer to a superficial attractiveness or appearance of excellence; it follows that "lackluster" is often used as a synonym for "unspectacular," as in our examples.
Happy heart day everyone. I just got to talk to my guy for an hour and so happy he'll be here in 2 weeks! I hope y'all had a great day
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Posted:Feb 13, 2013 11:28 pm
Last Updated:Feb 14, 2013 6:22 pm
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Today's word is FACTOTUM.
Factotum [fak-TOH-tuhm] noun
1: a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
2: a general servant
Example:
He had finally convinced his wife to let his young mistress to move in with them as a ploy household and she would be a factotum and not have a job outside the home.
Did you know?
"Do everything!" That's a tall order, but it is exactly what a factotum is expected to do. It's also a literal translation of the New Latin term "factotum," which in turn traces to the Latin words "facere" ("to do") and "totum" ("everything"). In the 16th century, "factotum" was used in English much like a surname, paired with first names to create personalities such as "Johannes Factotum" (literally "John Do-everything"). Back then, it wasn't necessarily desirable to be called a "factotum"; the term was a synonym of "meddler" or "busybody." Now the word is more often used for a handy, versatile individual responsible for many different tasks.
It was one of those nights when I got home and hit the ground running lol. I just finally got home a little bit ago and ended up having a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a glass of milk for dinner. So glad its Thursday tomorrow. I talked to our team captain tonight and she said they'll be ordering the gear for those of us who don't have any yet very soon. I'm so excited! Once I get my skates I'm gonna order my own outdoor wheels and the tool to change them and really start to practice all the time so I can get caught up. I still can't believe that after 30 plus years of not skating you forget how. You'd think it would be like riding a bike lol. Oh well. I love skating and will get better and learn all the stuff the others are learning now and be just as good if not better before we start playing. I'm pretty determined but I'm also a bit fearful I might fail but I try not to think about that. I hope y'all had a great hump day
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Posted:Feb 11, 2013 11:24 pm
Last Updated:Feb 12, 2013 6:55 pm
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Today's word is EURYTOPIC.
Eurytopic [yur-ih-TAH-pik] adjective: tolerant of wide variation in one or more environmental factors
Example:
We as humans are eurytopic, but personally I think I'm stenotopic since I do best in a warm sunny environment with the ocean and sand.
Did you know?
"Eurytopic" evolved in the 1930s along with "stenotopic," which means "having a narrow range of adaptability to changes in environmental conditions." Both words are rooted in Greek, with "eurys" meaning "broad" or "wide," "stenos" meaning "close" or "narrow," and "topos" meaning "place." Eurytopic species can typically be found in a broad range of places. An example would be the perch, a fish that can be found in ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers. By contrast, stenotopic species inhabit a narrow region. Examples include the rare Spoon-billed Sandpiper as well as the plants, animals, and other organisms bearing a specific area-related name, such as the Indiana Bat.
Interesting word So I stayed home tonight and rested. My eyes are still acting up and I'm going to try some nasal washing as much as I hate it. I have got lots of puffiness going on and one of them even looks as though I've been socked in the eye. This really is not cool and is making me a bit cranky. I used the last of my amazon gift card from my folks tonight on a pair of work out shoes. The ones I have are to small and starting to hurt my feet a bit so time to move on to newer ones. I hope y'all had a good Monday!
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Posted:Feb 10, 2013 9:55 pm
Last Updated:Feb 11, 2013 6:49 pm
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Today's word is REDOLENT.
Redolent [RED-uh-lunt] adjective
1: exuding fragrance: aromatic
2a: full of a specified fragrance: scented
b: evocative, suggestive
Example:
One of the best things in the morning is the redolent waft of fresh coffee brewing as you wake up.
Did you know?
"Redolent" traces back to the Latin verb "olēre" ("to smell") and is a relative of "olfactory" ("of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell"). In its earliest English uses in the 15th century, "redolent" simply meant "having an aroma." Today, it usually applies to a place or thing impregnated with odors. It can also be used of something that reminds us of something else or evokes a certain emotional response, as in "a city redolent of antiquity."
Had a good time last night. Not a great time but it was fun for the most part. I just felt as though I was not selling as much as the younger thinner ladies, which I'm sure is true but oh well. I showed up and helped and even though I didn't get any compliments I think I looked awesome. I guess I had expectations and I was disappointed that they didn't happen and I got no validation for looking good and that I figured out how to cut a t-shirt and not fuck it up. Whatevs, I got a text message from the team captain and she asked me what my helmet and skate sizes are so hopefully I'll be getting those in the next few weeks so I can really start to practice! I'm gonna order some outdoor wheels and the tool to change them so I can practice anywhere I want or can. Not sure whats up with my effing eyes and sinuses. I looked like I've been socked in the eye and they're very puffy and well I look like shit. Its still my right eye but its not weeping or gross anymore. Makes me wonder if I should do one of those nasal wash things. Fuck I hate those! Makes me feel like I'm drowning. I hope y'all had a great weekend
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