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Sat Apr-08-06 12:49 PM
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I tried a little dictionary divination yesterday. |
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Edited on Sat Apr-08-06 01:38 PM by Sugar Smack
Put the dictionary in front of me, closed my eyes and concentrated really hard. Then I let it fall open, thinking, "Who am I? What am I right now? Out of everything in the English language, what word describes me and my life at this moment?"
So, I thought, "left" and used my left hand to point somewhere on the left page. When I opened my eyes, it had landed on the word "obstreperous".
I'm obstreperous? NEAT! :D
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Sat Apr-08-06 12:56 PM
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1. Have you ever used Tarot cards? |
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Sat Apr-08-06 12:58 PM
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2. No, I haven't, but I know people who have. |
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:)
How are you, Miz Shine??:pals:
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:05 PM
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4. I've used the Tarot as a tool for self-discovery and insight for years. |
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I have many different decks that I've collected over time.
I used to be really into it, years and years ago, but with parenthood, my life has changed a lot.. :D
I'm doing well today, thanks for asking. My hubby and 9 yr old dtr are off on a fun Father/Daughter road trip to LA for a few days. I'm at the homestead, enjoying some Mother/Son time with our 12 yr old.
Ironically, we're on opposite sides of the house right now, on our respective computers. LOL. Yeah, we're really bonding. heheheh.
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:09 PM
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7. I downloaded a PC version of Tarot Cards one time but.... |
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...the software was buggy and didn't seem to be well written. Tarot and Astrology are very interesting to me.
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:14 PM
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:15 PM
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Those are so great for talking about anything and everything. I'm doing what you're doing today. Staying in my apartment and spending time with my kitten, Sophie. :hi: :hug:
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:03 PM
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3. My dictionary is on the computer and has a random entry generator. |
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I used it. Apparently, I am "beer." :D
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:09 PM
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:wow: :wow: :wow: It really works! I'm going to try that next time.:D
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:05 PM
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5. hmmm....my omen for the day is "chacma" |
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A large, brownish-gray baboon.
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:10 PM
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8. Hehe! So, do you think that that was an accurate assessment or |
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:27 PM
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11. haha! Seems appropriate, at least for today |
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Sat Apr-08-06 01:41 PM
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12. first I had to look up obstreperous |
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The dictionary said "of, or like an obstreper" and then for obstreper it said "someone who is obstreperous". Apparently I am supposed to know what it means from birth.
Then I did the dictionary thing, which came up with "yare" which means "quick, agile, lively" That is so not me. However, there is a second meaning, apparently the opposite of obstreperous - "easily handled or maneuvered". Which seems to be some kind of editorial comment on the way I was maneuvered look up a word and then to do this dictionary thing. Apparently it's all too true.
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Sat Apr-08-06 04:13 PM
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Particularly because it was a confession within a confession. I'm going to try the word for today. Hang on...
"question time" n: a period in a session of a British parliamentary body during which members may put to a minister questions on matters concerning his department.
:o :o :o :o :o :o
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Sat Apr-08-06 04:14 PM
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15. what about "strategery" |
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Did you find that one anywhere?
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Sat Apr-08-06 05:28 PM
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Even looked it up. Even stretched my imagination to the most childlike limit. Nothing remotely resembling "strategery". :toast:
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Sat Apr-08-06 02:18 PM
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http://www.answers.com/topic/obstreperousIt's not because I'm predigest cause I love you but you are way better than that! :hi::loveya:
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Sat Apr-08-06 05:14 PM
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16. I AM obstreperous, dammit!~ |
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:D
Really, I am! I mean it!
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Sun Apr-09-06 09:13 AM
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23. Darlin', you can be anything you want to be. |
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Sun Apr-09-06 09:21 AM
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25. Bwahaha! I love it. You know, your replies really *are* a work of |
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art. They're always so beautifully composed. I admire it.
Kudos to you, Joani! Thinking of you today and toasting you with a cup of French Roast coffee.
:applause: :yourock: :pals: :donut: :loveya: :hi: :thumbsup: :toast: :D
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Sun Apr-09-06 09:56 AM
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27. I wish you could pass me a cup of coffee. We were up VERY late! |
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I think JJ's still sleeping, she was dancing a lot last night. I've heard the pitter-pat of lil feet running (why do kids always run) around but I don't smell any coffee. I've got a beautiful sunny day for my drive home. Maybe I'll just pack up and take the long way home stopping at some quaint spot foe a bite. I miss my whispering parrot.
I'm so glad you were able to join me at the beach. :loveya: I'm sorry you couldn't stay longer. I know nnns will love it when the two of you are there together.
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Sun Apr-09-06 10:03 AM
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28. Please give D a big, squooshy hug from me. I miss that girl. |
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I'm sorry I couldn't stay at the beach longer too. You will love doing the "quaint" thing, stopping at your leisure on the drive. That's one of the most fun parts of roadtrips: checking out the local scenes.:pals:
I can't WAIT to see nnns!!! ARGH, the time is going by so slowly! Soon he will be here. :bounce: :bounce:
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Sat Apr-08-06 05:16 PM
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17. Whenever I do that, my finger lands on the word "stichomancy." |
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And there I am again in the recurring dream of the same old hall of mirrors.
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Sat Apr-08-06 05:20 PM
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18. You must not argue with a mirror, for it will surely win. |
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Sat Apr-08-06 06:57 PM
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20. I LOVE dictionary divination! I use a thesaurus, though. |
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Edited on Sat Apr-08-06 06:58 PM by BlueIris
I hadn't done it in a while, but your post reminded me that I might want to try. After asking, "What is the most important thing for me to do in order to find a new job?" I came up with the word, "chipper." Meaning: happy. Also meaning: alert, animated, bright, brisk, gay, "in good spirits," keen, lively, spirited and vivacious. Check. I can convincingly fake chipper for an interviewer with the best of them.
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Sun Apr-09-06 08:41 AM
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21. I didn't think of using a thesaurus. That's a good idea. |
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Edited on Sun Apr-09-06 08:45 AM by Sugar Smack
And I think it's actually pretty amazing that you got the word, "chipper" for your question about the job. Personally I think you have an awesome attitude anyway. :-) I know you'll find success. I can see you smiling a little during the interview when you remember doing the divination and getting the word "chipper". :rofl:
Now, then. It's another day for me. Going to go get the dictionary. I'll be back in a sec....
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Sun Apr-09-06 08:45 AM
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Hmmm! contour, sharp outlines. As in schedules, is my guess. I think I'm going to organize my plan book today!
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Sun Apr-09-06 09:15 AM
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24. Oooh... That's how it's done! Silly me, I used a phone book. |
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They look so much alike in the dark.
(This is a very deep post... For being so short.)
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Sun Apr-09-06 09:26 AM
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26. Last time I did phone book divination, I got, "Bessie Mabel Paige" |
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That messed with my head for days.
:D :yourock: :yourock:
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Sun Apr-09-06 10:21 AM
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You could find out where you're supposed to live.
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Sun Apr-09-06 10:24 AM
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Sun Apr-09-06 10:27 AM
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31. I'm supposed to go live in Maryland!! |
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Sun Apr-09-06 10:50 AM
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32. Wait, you had an atlas of the world and you came up with Maryland? |
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If I did this I'd hope for Europe or New Zealand, or maybe Papua New Guinea. No offense to Marylanders, but I've lived in Maryland.
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Sun Apr-09-06 01:06 PM
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39. I love Maryland. That seaside culture |
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has always made me very happy. To have a view of the Atlantic would be priceless.
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Sun Apr-09-06 11:05 AM
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33. who you call'n "ob·strep·er·ous" again!?!? |
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:mad: eh, screw it :rofl:
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Sun Apr-09-06 11:17 AM
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34. 'Pants! There you are. OK, I have to know what you are today. Quick, |
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get out the dictionary. If you don't have that, get out the thesaurus or phone book
or atlas, or your copy of "Huck Finn". :woohoo: :applause: :rofl: :patriot:
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Sun Apr-09-06 11:29 AM
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35. honey, that's the easiest question i've had to answer all day so far... |
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splen·dif·er·ous adj. Splendid: “The working genius of American design has been...a refining of utilitarian purity into a kind of splendiferous native simplicity”
:hi:
:woohoo: i'm an adjective
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Sun Apr-09-06 11:35 AM
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36. That is just too perfect! YES. |
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YOU are splendiferous! I am loving this...
OMG--> I just divined from my copy of "Valley of the Dolls" and got the word, "beckoned" LOL! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Sun Apr-09-06 11:44 AM
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37. i like it, hubby uses 'comely' in his stuff as in... |
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"In the interim whilst (he actually uses 'whilst' too) Lourde were conducting well business with Bohru & Gwenkilly; Lucia had braid her hair of black corn-silk with a comely spontenaiety..."
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Sun Apr-09-06 01:04 PM
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38. That's nice. We need more of that in our writing. |
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I like "she quitted the parlour", myself! :bounce: :bounce: :toast:
I always wished I had sisters, so we could hole up in a room and write novels together like Charlotte & Emily and.. OMG, I forgot the 3rd Bronte. :yoiks:
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