The working vocabulary of the average 14-year-old has declined in the last 50 years from 25,000 words to 10,000. Language reflects the depth of our human experience. Because we think in words, are we losing the capacity to say what we feel?
Like, whatever.
I can hardly believe my eyes, but as I shade them with my hand, there’s no denying the brilliant gleam of the wakening sun.
Here’s a fun word: Absquatulate
As in, “Her daddy had a shotgun because we all thought Hank would absquatulate before the wedding.”
Or, “I think you forgot to tie up your horse, pardner, because he seems to have absquatulated.”
Or, “The police caught those scoundrel bank robbers before they had a chance to absquatulate with all the money.”
Well, I’d sure never heard THAT word before. If I’d had to guess the meaning…maybe not doing ‘squat’ :o) Now I have a more refined word to subsitute for scram, vamoose, split, skidaddle :o)
Eileen Widman says: I would like to “Absquatulate” to a warmer place today!
Walking back and forth between buildings here, one never knows what (or who) might come running straight at you—from chickens, to Rascal, a renegade cow or two, and these days …
-clapping hands- Just received my 2nd issue of “Mary Jane’s Farm” magazine… And learned of your blog. How delightful…!
I have the link to it, in my own private blog, of links to the blogs I want to read, and see new comments in. I’m in!!!
Gentle hugs,
“Auntie”
Oh and of course, in my blog post tomorrow, I am alerting my Dear Readers, to the existence of your blog! But of course!
When we bloggers in “Pretty Blog Land”, find something great, we share!!! 🙂
That’s what I call the blogs I like to read… “Pretty Blog Land”… 🙂
More gentle hugs,
“Auntie”
mary says: moose!? in Idaho? I didnt know. How lucky!!!!.
they have always reminded me of a deer/horse!
keep up the wonderful magazine.
love the latest.!!!! as do all of my issues!
am savoring it so it will last till…..
loreta says: I wish I had of had a camera with me today at the eye Doc. She had the cutest old wooden inoning board fixed up for a display table. I love the old stuff you always fix up so cute.
JEANNE LUDDEHI says: LOVE THOSE HATS OH MY GOODNESS LOVE THE HATS
Eileen Widman says: Love the whole idea of taking my treddle sewing machine outside to sew!!! I will have to try it this summer when it is not raining in the rain capitol of the Olympics!
The Hats are so very pretty. I have a few amazing hats too that I wear on occasion and am always stopped when I wear them to be asked where I found such lovely hats. I have to grin and say I bought the hat at a thrift store and dressed it up in my sewing room. I always get amazed looks and WOWS! Who knew?
Let’s pretend …
Prim Miss Polly O’Pinion, Ph.D. (a personal pal of our very own MBA Jane) was poised at a picnic podium, preparing her presentation for the impending Paper Doll Parade when she perceived a poke at her posterior.
“Pardon me?” she puffed, plainly peeved.
Just as she peered over her shoulder to pin down the prankster, her petticoats were pulled down, practically to her periwinkle pumps—preposterous!
Eileen Widman says: I LOVE THIS!!! Thank you for making my day!
Diana Ketron says: This was just charming. Just cute as can be. Thanks
Parlez-vous Français?
Don’t worry, fluency is not required.
But you can certainly fancy up your vocabulary—and maybe even fluff up your ego—with French flair.
Start by saying the word …
Eileen Widman says: And that’ad be me in my world!
Buy props used in MaryJane’s books and magazine!
5% of profits will benefit www.firstbook.org, a non-profit that provides new books to children from low-income families throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s how:
MaryJane will post a photo and a description of a prop and its cost along with a few details as to its condition here: https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/MaryJanesCurations. It’s a playful way to be the new owner of a little bit of farm herstory.
Hey Mary Jane!! Great shot of my Handspun Yarn in my studio!! I have been missing you ..you always remind me of why I love my artwork…. THANKS for being YOU!! You know I love ya- Jaime
Good to hear from you my friend. We love bumping into the photos we took in your amazing home and studio. Much, much love right back at you!!!!