This week's question
Okay, today’s question is going to be a little different. First, I’m posting it early because Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. and I’m going to be busy making and eating turkey as I’m sure some of you will also be, so I want to give everyone time to play. And two, because I’m basically going to link you through to somebody else’s blog with a question that I thought was pretty interesting.
Joanna and Brad are asking about “connecting words,” and they don’t mean conjunctions like “and” or “but.” No, what they’re looking for are unique, or treasured words that we’ve found out and about in our daily travels, words that might not be common usage, or often heard, but which struck a chord for some reason.
This is unorthodox, of course, but here’s the thing: if you link back to Joanna’s post (which is where the rules are written), you’re eligible to win a prize. Not to mention joining in some great conversation about interesting words.
I’m not sure if you’re supposed to leave a comment there or not. She only specifies that you should link to it in your post, but . . . I suppose a comment wouldn’t hurt. But, as always, comment here, too, please so that all of us can play along. I’ve already answered this one here.
I'm a little lost for this week's BTT. Do words like "beautylicious", "yummylicious" and "fantabulous" count? You know, the word "beautiful" connecting with "delicious" and "fantastic" with "fabulous", that sort of stuff. I recently read some Irish stories and came to know a few Gaelic words such as "A Ghrá" (sweetheart) and "Slainte" (cheers). Sigh. I can't say much for this week's BTT. Lost for words...
Happy BTT, everyone!
Book Quote:
You cannot open a book without learning something.
— Confucius
9 commented:
I too felt lost after reading the prompt. I still can't figure it out although Joanna gave a long explanation. Language for me should be understood. I don't think using arcane words or words which don't exist helps the cause.
However, I think the words you mentioned here work well!!
I thought calling it "connecting words" was a bit misleading - connecting does suggest joining words together like you did, Alice. Good words though. We say Slainte in Scotland, too.
Good choices, Alice! I decided not to play this week because I couldn't come up with anything. :-S
I was hoping to sleep in a little this morning, but my dog is sick and so I was up early. I hope it's something passing as I hate seeing him suffer. :-(
Thanks, everybody!
Gautami: I like yours too. Conked out really suits me now. I'm conked!!
Geraniumcat: I was confused in the beginning, but after giving it a bit of thought, I decided to 'connect'. LOL. Slainte!
Wendy: That's OK. I enjoyed reading your book review. I hope your dog will get well soon. Please send my hugs to him... Now, you better rest well too, OK?
Hi all - sorry for creating some confusion! We were really thinking about words that led on to some connection, some conversation with another person - maybe a word that you used and thought, that's interesting, I've never heard it before, I'll ask them about it... The conversations (or connections) were really of more interest than the words themselves... although there have, of course, been lots of interesting conversations about the words people have come up with, played with, asked about, and exchanged - in the comment box, of course, where all the most interesting blogging conversations happen :-)
Thanks for taking part anyway
Best wishes
Joanna
Thanks for playing, anyway! I agree, it was a tricky one....
Ahh...this week's topic is interesting but a little tricky. I won't play this week as I can't think of anything, hehe.
And I like the word "Conked out" because I do feel that way at times, LOL.
I couldn't come up with anything this week, either. I understood it a little better in Joanna's explanation above, but still don't have anything applicable.
Thanks for the clarification, Joanna. It's much clearer now. You're right. Interesting blogging conversations did arise as a result of this!
It's my pleasure, Deb...
No worries, Melody and Barbara. I couldn't think of anything either but then... I just shoot! LOL.
HAPPY WEEKEND!
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