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Mikiesboy

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  1. cap-a-pie adverb | kap-uh-PEE Definition : from head to foot Think of a medieval knight riding off to battle completely encased (from head to foot, as it were) in armor. Knights thus outfitted were said to be "armed cap-a-pie." The term cap-a-pie (or cap-à-pie), which has been used in English since at least the 16th century, descends from the Middle French phrase de cap a pé, meaning "from head to foot." Nowadays, it is generally extended to more figurative armor, as in "armed cap-a-pie against criticism." Cap-a-pie has also been credited with parenting another English phrase. Some people think the expression "apple-pie order," meaning "perfect order," may have originated as a corruption of "cap-a-pie order." The evidence for that theory is far from orderly, however, and it must be regarded as speculative.
  2. It was going to take some time to get used to being home. We discussed what we wanted life to be like over breakfast on Thursday morning. “Once Max arrives, just how busy do you want to be?” Donny munched on his French toast and bacon. “And while I love this meal, we cannot do this on a daily basis.” I sipped my coffee. “Mmm, no I suppose not.” “Don’t get me wrong, I’d love it, but I’d be putting on weight in no time.” Don wiped his mouth. “And you won’t have time for lots of clean
  3. i've written some poetry thats all. there is nothing else.. i dont keep a list of things to read .. and i've been reading .. i always read.. there are no answers. i know that. i dont believe in muses and that stuff.
  4. i did something stupid last night ... didn't drink my Natural Calm... and i can feel it ... feel it like creeping fog. and i've been talking about writing for the anthology.. but i cant even write a sentence let alone a story ... not for months .. months .. not a prompt, not a paragraph...
  5. oh i like that picture .. enjoy yourselves...
  6. that's from whom i learned it .. but Mac Sir does it better and i'm not joking
  7. Mikiesboy

    Lyric Poems

    Thanks AC .. i'm glad these sort of work, but i understand what you're saying and well, i'll be asking. Thanks for your comments and support AC! .. oh and thanks for all you do for GA's poets.. muah xoxo
  8. Mikiesboy

    Lyric Poems

    Seems like a lot of people can relate to this one. Thanks very much, dugh!
  9. Mikiesboy

    Lyric Poems

    Thanks Wayne .. they are not all 'right' but that's fine.. this is how we learn .. and i still have a lot learn. Thanks for your support!
  10. Mikiesboy

    Lyric Poems

    Thanks Thorn... I think a lot of people hide behind clothes..
  11. Thanks, Wayne for sharing this.
  12. i am home .. but off to bake some blondies .. back in a bit.
  13. Welcome to GA, Mike ... you're welcome here. I look forward to reading your work.
  14. it's really easy .. just dont make a large amount because they aren't properly canned and don't keep more than a month in the fridge.
  15. Okay my lil DiC-adees .. time to visit the shrink and then get my long locks cut off ... Michael does not approve of long hair ... back a bit later..
  16. You're a bad man. LOL
  17. OH, i better rephrase that ... Michael does cook. When i changed my hours at work i knew i'd not be home till 6pm. His hours are flexible, so He often preps things or even cooks it all or else we'd not eat until 8pm.
  18. i have and yes.. amazing. i love food ... i try to blog about it.. cuz it's not a good thing in the DiC...LOL Haha...they'll be ready for your soon.. Yay Your husband!! Mine just eats what i make.
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