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asperity - Word of the Day - Wed Sep 9, 2026
sandrewn commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Just the facts: ASPERITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster ASPERITY Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus ASPERITY Related Words - Merriam-Webster -
asperity - Word of the Day - Wed Sep 9, 2026
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I don't know about them, but I think mine were using the same manuals. The only time I ever got to actually wear my 'Authentic Beatle Wig' was at a halloween costume party. -
I know I am going to regret asking, but why six fingered gloves? A short story for you. Back in the early 70s, I played poker in the sergeants' mess with bunch of World War II artillery vets, every Thursday for a number of years, they are long gone now(rest in peace). The reason I mention this, is they were all gunners/loaders, the stories they could tell, were real eye openers, but back to your glove comment. Of the six regular players, except for one, the rest were missing fingers, three 1 missing, one 2 missing and one missing 3. Enemy counter fire was a constant threat, but in the heat of battle, their guns breech mechanism needed oil and often a finger or two as sacrifice.
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And I'm embarrassed to say that I have never even heard of our, Word of the Day, until today. On a positive note for me, I have learned a new word today, thank you.
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Bravura vs bravado vs bravery Bravery is genuine courage, bravado is a false or boastful show of toughness, and bravura is a brilliant, showy display of artistic or technical skill. Here is how to tell them apart with clear examples. 1. Bravery Definition: The quality of facing danger, pain, or fear with true moral or physical strength. Bravery Example: A firefighter runs into a burning building to save a trapped child. Bravery Example: A student reports a group of cheaters to the principal, despite knowing classmates will be angry. 2. Bravado Definition: An ostentatious or swaggering display of courage that is often put on to impress others or hide inner fear. Bravado Example: A nervous teenager joins a dangerous skateboard stunt just to act tough in front of friends, while shaking inside. Bravado Example: A losing boxer loudly brags before a match that he will knock out the champion in the first round. 3. Bravura Definition: A flamboyant, highly skilled, and brilliant style of performance, especially in music, dance, or writing. Bravura Example: The pianist played the final movement with incredible bravura, moving his fingers across the keys with breathtaking speed. Bravura Example: The ballerina executed a stunning series of rapid turns in a final bravura performance that left the audience cheering.
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Just the facts: BRAVURA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BRAVURA Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Adjectives for BRAVURA - Merriam-Webster
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John, Welcome aboard, to GA. Congratulations on your first published book. Take a good look around and as soon as you like, with the list of questions you are making, please do the following. When you sign in, on your home page near the top, there is a row of Headings, one of them is Help, press on it. Answers to anything you can think of or help you might need, should found here. I am not an author, but there are many of them here, who stood exactly where you are today, to offer guidance if you ask. The Staff, all dedicated volunteers, are only a keystroke away. That is the best I can do, my good deed for the day. Good luck 🤞& best wishes, sandrewn
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Just the facts: CAESURA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster CAESURA Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus What Is Caesura Used For? Answer & Examples
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ataraxia - Word of the Day - Sun Sep 6, 2026
sandrewn commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
I agree with you on that. However, my one positive and calming thought about seeing and hearing it today, is? In 74+yrs and after today, odds are, I wouldn't have to again. -
ataraxia - Word of the Day - Sun Sep 6, 2026
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Just the facts: ATARAXIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Ataraxia - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com What Is Ataraxia? | Psychology Today -
Great minds don't always think alike
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This is your fault. I took one look at your GIF and dancing brooms popped into my mind and we're off......... Fantasia - Sorcerer's Apprentice [Selection] (Dukas) - Disney - YouTube Fantasia - The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Part 3) - YouTube (Through the mists of time?)
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Just the facts: BRUME Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BRUME Synonyms: 15 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
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bonhomie - Word of the Day - Fri Sep 4, 2026
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Jones renamed her Bon Homme Richard (usually rendered in more correct French as Bonhomme Richard) in honor of Benjamin Franklin, the American Commissioner at Paris whose Poor Richard's Almanack was published in France under the title Les Maximes du Bonhomme Richard.[ Poor Richard's Almanack - Wikipedia USS Bonhomme Richard (1765) - Wikipedia A good question and a good answer. I just wanted to fill in a few of the gaps. Thanks guys, -
bonhomie - Word of the Day - Fri Sep 4, 2026
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P.T. Barnum was not a malicious criminal con man, but a theatrical showman who proudly called himself a "humbug"—meaning he sold exaggerated entertainment rather than flat-out theft. Barnum often let the audience in on the joke. His exhibits, like the "Feejee Mermaid" (a monkey torso sewn to a fish tail), were designed to make people guess whether they were real or fake, charging them a penny to debate it. -
bonhomie - Word of the Day - Fri Sep 4, 2026
sandrewn commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Just the facts: BONHOMIE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BONHOMIE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus Word of the Day: Bonhomie | Merriam-Webster BONHOMIE Related Words - Merriam-Webster BONHOMIE Synonyms & Antonyms - 28 words | Thesaurus.com BONHOMOUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BONHOMOUS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus -
A quiet, yet most enjoyable chapter, an easy read, as you prep us for what is to come. The beginning of the relationship between Sir John and our Captain, with a hint of hard reality(Captain Young). Little things(minutiae) like his carpeting getting soaked or why the ship did not smell so noxious as other ships. Last but not least, a line being crossed, "Freddie". Mark, every chapter you create for us, continues to amaze. More, please and thank you.
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serenity - Word of the Day - Sun Aug 30, 2026
sandrewn commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Valkyrie, considering the name and aim/purpose of this site. I do have to admit this post/GIF of yours was spot on, enough said. -
anagnorisis - Word of the Day - Thu Sep 3, 2026
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Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. -
anagnorisis - Word of the Day - Thu Sep 3, 2026
sandrewn commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Anagapesis means the slow, quiet loss of feelings of love for someone who was once deeply cherished. Synonyms and Related Terms Estrangement: The fading of emotional closeness or affection. Alienation: Becoming emotionally detached or isolated from someone. Detachment: A gradual loss of emotional connection. Disaffection: The state of no longer feeling warmth, love, or loyalty. Falling out of love: The plain-language description of losing romantic affection. -
anagnorisis - Word of the Day - Thu Sep 3, 2026
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Just the facts: ANAGNORISIS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Adjectives for ANAGNORISIS - Merriam-Webster ANAGNORISIS Synonyms: 42 Similar Words & Phrases ANAGNORISIS in Thesaurus: All Synonyms & Antonyms -
Of the shows' duos, my favorite was, Dudley Do-Right "lonely defender of justice and fair play: handsome, brave, daring... and hopelessly lost" and Horse. Dudley Do-Right - The Centaur - YouTube
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Just the facts: BEGUILE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BEGUILE Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus BEGUILING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster BEGUILING Synonyms: 294 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus BEGUILES Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus BEGUILED Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus BEGUILEMENT Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
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alpenglow - Word of the Day - Tue Sep 1, 2026
sandrewn commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Add me to the list, wow, a clean sweep, of something once seen, a memory for life.💯
