Bill W

Thank you for the feedback, weinerdog, and let me see if I can answer your questions. I believe that if Lonny or Clint had noticed the evil skinwalker while they were on the trip that they'd probably consider it an oddity. That might change if either of them was familiar with the concept of skinwalkers or if the evil skinwalker made a threatening move. The thought of the evil skinwalker doing something to Lonny and/or Clint in order to get the boys' attention is a possibility, although it might reason that the two of them might be capable of seriously harming or even killing it, which could put a damper on such an idea. Louella is definitely a dark cloud on a beautiful day, and Devin isn't shy about giving it back as good, or possibly even better, as he gets, which is obviously something she can't handle. How many more confrontations they might have in their final year at college is yet to be seen, but I believe the boys would be thrilled if they never ran into her again.

Chapter 7 – Our Senior Year Begins It was nice to get back home after our vacation with my parents, but there was a lot to do before Devin and I left for college. And since we’d returned a day later than we’d originally planned, it put a whole lot of pressure on my parents so they would be ready for work the next day. First of all, other than the things in the freezer, there was hardly any other food in the house, especially perishable items, so they realized they’d have to go shopping.

How could we forget, since they advertised on TV shows like What's My Line, To Tell the Truth, Twenty-One, Ted Mack's Amateur Hour, the original Star Trek series, The Red Skelton Show, The Lawrence Welk Show, and Hee Haw.

The word "vitality" comes from Latin, where it means "life" or "vital force." The Latin root is "vita," meaning "life," and from this, the term "vitalis" meaning "of or pertaining to life" evolved. The English word "vitality" emerged in the late 1500s, borrowed from Middle French "vitalité," which itself came from the Latin "vitalitas". The earliest known use of the word "vitality" in English from in English is from the late 1500s, specifically around 1592 in Tragedye of Solyman & Perseda. Examples of "vitality" in a sentence: "Surrogates for the human, the objects are haunted by the vitality of a former presence." "The same electric vitality visible around the slough was charging life in the water, too." "Nature is to be cared for, valued and respected in its protean variety and vitality." "The vitality of a language indicates how well a group is maintaining itself in society." "Junk foods decrease total body vitality in both immediate strength and endurance." "The energy and vitality of his singing and dancing lighten things up considerably." "This is a healthy eating plan that will improve vitality and general health." "She had so much energy and vitality with a love for theatre and acting." "Mars brings an edge of energy and vitality." "She had so much vitality and energy."

Are you still taking your "Geritol" to give you so much vitality? 😜

You spoiled my fun, Cia! I was waiting for the Weekly Wrap Up to be posted so I could give him crap about it being late. Now, I'll have to wait until he screws up again. 😲 Of course, I probably won't have wait too long.

Hmmm... I guess that goes for us too. 😜

I wonder what type of lure it was using? 🤪

The word "wizened" comes from Old English wisnian, meaning "to wither, dry up, or waste away." This Old English verb is related to the Proto-Germanic *wisnōjaną, which also means "to wither". The adjective "wizened" evolved from the past participle of this verb, and appears in English from the early 1500s. While the verb "wizen" is now largely obsolete, the adjective "wizened" persists in English to describe someone or something that is shriveled or wrinkled with age. The adjective "wizened" first appeared in the English language in the early 1500s. The Oxford English Dictionary cites a translation by Gavin Douglas in 1513 as the earliest known use. Douglas was a poet and the bishop of Dunkeld in Scotland. The word is derived from the verb "wizen," which itself has a longer history in English, going back to Old English around the late 800s. Examples of "wizened" in a sentence: "His wrinkles overlapped his pox scars, giving him a wizened wizard look." "He shook his head, his gaze taking on a wizened look." "Instead we looked on at a wizened old man spinning stories." "His wizened face creased with emotions and he did not stop the tears coursing down as he introduced me to his family." "I felt that I had been abandoned to these strange people with their black robes and wizened old faces!" "Standing by a row of hand basins was a little wizened old lady."

Sherye, thank you for your comment and I don't know how I missed seeing this earlier. Comet, or Comsie, was a very special guy and I'm sure there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people who will miss his talent, helpfulness, humor, and wonderful stories. I was fortunate to encounter him early on and I will miss him dearly. He was a very special guy.

And it made me have to recreate the entry you see above, so I'm not exactly tranquil at the moment.

Tranquil comes from the Latin root word "tranquillus," meaning "quiet, calm, still,". It transformed into the Old French word "tranquillite," meaning "peace" or "happiness". That then evolved further into the Middle English "tranquillite," also meaning "peace" The earliest known use of the word "tranquil" in English is from the Middle English period around 1150-1500. Specifically, the Oxford English Dictionary cites a translation by John Tiptoft, administrator and humanist, in 1481 as the earliest evidence. Tranquil in American English is an adjective meaning calm, quiet, and peaceful. Tranquil in British English is a noun meaning a state of calm or quietude. Examples of calm used in a sentence: "The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting. A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features." "She stared at the tranquil surface of the water." "I am so tranquil and happy now." "The meadow was a tranquil site, far removed from main roads of present day habitation." "I am going to bed with a happy and tranquil mind." "His private life was tranquil and happy." "From that time onward his reign was tranquil and prosperous."

Yes, David's dad gave both boys a raw deal, although David got it worse. He was sent to juvy and both boys lost the boy they loved. 😢

Yep, it sure looks that way, doesn't it? 😲

Oh, yes... unfortunately.

And I don't want to hear either of you say Norway, you wouldn't dare do that, because I would! And if you protest too loudly, I'll make you stand in Greenland to cool your attitude! Ummm, have we covered all of the potential Viking contries now? Well, maybe we should through in Minnesota as well.

If I was your teacher, I'd Demark your comments with Ds. Mine too! LOL

Kirk was probably purchased at IKEA.

The term "polarization" has an etymology rooted in both scientific and figurative senses. It originates from the French word "polariser," which itself comes fro the New Latin "polaris," meaning "pertaining to the poles." This Latin root refers to the poles of the Earth, and the concept of poles was then applied to describe the division of something into distinct opposites. In its scientific context, "polarization" first appeared in the early 1800s to describe the properties of light waves. Later, the term was extended to describe the separation of charges in matter, as in the formation of electric dipoles. The term "polarization" was first coined by Étienne-Louis Malus in 1811 in a scientific context, referring to the properties of light waves. Figuratively, the term "polarization" began to be used in the late 19th century, and gained prominence in the mid-20th century, to describe the process or state of being divided into two distinct and opposing groups or viewpoints, particularly in social and political contexts. This usage is now widely understood in discussions about political and social divisions, where it refers to the increasing concentration of opinions at opposing extremes. It's commonly used to describe the increasing divergence of political views and the growing separation between different social or cultural groups. Language: Polarization and polarisation are both English terms. Polarization is predominantly used in 🇺🇸 American (US) English ( en-US ) while polarisation is predominantly used in 🇬🇧 British English (used in UK/AU/NZ) ( en-GB). "Polarization" and "polarizing" used in a sentence: "Like a magnet, the crystal retains the polarization when the field is turned off." "Like a magnet, the crystal retains the polarization when the field is turned off." "Our goal is lively discussion, not polarization." "The polarization of wealth in the past 20 years has been extreme." "They agreed to work together to end racial polarization." "The 2000s are one of the most polarizing eras in fashion." "Richardson entered the week as one of the most polarizing prospects in the draft." "The star of the combine may be Richardson, arguably the most polarizing prospect in the draft." "The actress's performance was widely praised, but also considered polarizing by some critics." "The new policy has proven to be a polarizing issue among the staff."

I'm now beginning to wonder what the furniture in my house might be saying, or what the furniture that I no longer own might have said when I owned it. I mean, I did have four kids, dogs, and cats during those times, so I wonder if they talked about us in the same way as the furniture in the Balor household talked about the Balors. Interesting story, Lee. Oh, and if I was Mrs. Balor, I think some of the things her husband did were grounds for a divorce.

That's a great question about the skinwalker, Anton, and that hasn't crossed my mind before, so I'll have to think about it. I guess it's possible that the person was only seeking revenge on the Utes for what they'd done, but it doesn't want to affect anyone else and is looking for a way to escape his fate. As far as Clint is concerned, I'm certain he'll outgrow this attachment to Mac and Devin, especially with Mac. However, the boys want to handle this situation gently, especially since they know what Clint has gone through. Thank you for two great observations.

I wasn't commenting on the cause of the diseases, just noting the difference between the words "pernicious" and "pertinacious."

Pernicious means "having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way, such as "the pernicious effects of air pollution."

Pertinacious comes from French pertinacité (early 15c.), from Old French pertinace "obstinate, stubborn," from Latin pertinacem (nominative pertinax) "very firm, tenacious, steadfast, persevering," from per "very" (see per) + tenax (see tenacious). Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination. The first known use of the word "pertinacious" in English was in 1583. It was borrowed from Latin, with the meaning of being firmly attached, tenacious, and obstinately persistent. The word "pertinacity" first appeared in English around 1495-1505. The OED's earliest evidence for pertinacity is from around 1504, in a translation by William Atkinson, translator. Examples of "pertinacious" and "pertinacity" used in a sentence: "He knew she was only so pertinacious out of her love for him." "John worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions and never let anything cause him to stop his work." "Apart from his pertinacious fight for economy Hume was not always fortunate in his political activity." "The Cabetes, who possessed the soil, were fierce and pertinacious; and, assisted by the French, who traded to that coast, Coelho had to gain by inches what was granted him by leagues." "She would offer them to people with her politely pertinacious manner and upper-middle-class accent and invariably had good sales." "Her pertinacity in pursuing her degree, despite countless obstacles, ultimately led to her success." "Today, these artists have found recognition on a national level and their pertinacity has brought them strong following across the nation." "His pertinacity has been bluntly denominated stubbornness." "His pertinacity, saw him not give up." "People who have pertinacity won't give up, and they stick with things doggedly." "Pursuing a difficult career requires pertinacity."

I hope it wasn't too sappy.