April 21, 2010

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Happy Wednesday! My first two words are in honor of bakersdozen2
    We’ve never met but I can tell I would like her instantly. It’s apparent that she is willing to draw a line in the sand. To be marked for what she believes in. To take a stand. To be counted on the side in which she believes.  An ardent patriot.

    Main Entry: ar·dent
    Pronunciation: ˈär-dənt
    Function: adjective
    Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ardent-, ardens, present participle of ardēre to burn, from ardor
    Date: 14th century

    1 : characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity <ardent proponents of the bill>
    2 : fiery, hot <an ardent sun>
    3 : shining, glowing <ardent eyes>

    synonyms see impassioned

    ar·dent·ly adverb

    Main Entry: in·trep·id
    Pronunciation: in-ˈtre-pəd
    Function: adjective
    Etymology: Latin intrepidus, from in- + trepidus alarmed — more at trepidation
    Date: 1680

    : characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance <an intrepid explorer>

    in·tre·pid·i·ty ˌin-trə-ˈpi-də-tē noun

    in·trep·id·ly in-ˈtre-pəd-lē adverb

    in·trep·id·ness noun


    This is my own little made up word *slash* holiday *slash *new weekly tradition that my kids are thrilled with.

    Main Entry: Tick-le Tues-day

    Pronunciation: Tickle Tuesday

    Function:  laughter 

    Etymology: English 2010 

    : to spend every Tuesday with the purpose of catching one’s children by surprise as much as possible, tickling them relentlessly. <laughter is medicine which is why I’ve declared Tickle Tuesdays>

    Have a wonderful rest of the week.

    ~Stacey

Comments (6)

  • Stacey,

    You’ve encouraged sooo much ~Thank-you for that!
    If you met me you might be surprised how laid back I am.
    But some things can get me very exercised. Ha ha!!

    Btw, my maiden name “Reese” means ardent in Welsh.
    Funny how those things are……

  • Never met Beth either…but you described who I know her to be from blogging around here, very well.
    I love that about her.

    And I love this wordy thing about you! And your Tickle Tuesday! How cool ~ kids love that kind of thing!
    I am feeling inspired…

    I will be using ardent here shortly. No. I am not telling you how. Something real personal with The Farmer.
    So, no reports!

    <3

  • @down_onthefarm - 

    say no more! I get it. ;) . Surely you know the line, “You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”, right? You HAVE to be a Pride and Prejudice girl….Anyway, I love the way Darcy uses the word. Okay. It’s nearly midnight. I’ve GOT to go to bed. Night!:)

  • Tickle Tuesdays sound like so much fun! yay for laughter and joy!

  • @ToLiveLoved - Ha! I haven’t and I want to and I’ve had more than one person say that! Love the line…so I am a Pride and Predjudice girl afterall!

  • @down_onthefarm - 

    Watch the Collin Firth one, not the Keira Knightly one.

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