Bill W

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.

Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying this.

The word ignoramus comes right from the Latin word ignoramus, literally "we do not know," from the Latin root ignorare. Ignoramus was a legal term in the 16th century that could be used during a trial when the prosecution presented insufficient evidence. After George Ruggle's 1615 play "Ignoramus", a satirical comedy exposing lawyers' ignorance, it came into popular use to mean "fool" or "dunce." The word "ignoramus" was first used in English in the late 1500s, specifically in 1583, according to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The word "ignoramus" appeared as a noun in the writings of Sir T. Smith in his 1583 work, De Republica Anglorum. Examples of "ignoramus" used in a sentence: "I'm a complete ignoramus where computers are concerned." "The reporter proved he was an ignoramus when he gave out false information during the broadcast." "Everyone knows the company president’s son is an ignoramus who will probably destroy the business once his father retires." "When our tour guide turned out to be an ignoramus who knew nothing about the city, we asked the company for a refund." "While Alan fancies himself a wine connoisseur, he is actually an ignoramus who cannot tell a chardonnay from a zinfandel."

Yes, their vacation is over and now back to CSU for their final year. Clint has found himself two big brothers, and I don't believe Devin and Michael are too upset about that. Devin was an only child and had used Michael as a brother, but then they moved away and he was lonely again. Michael had both a brother and sister, but they both died, and of course he has Devin now, but I feel he's ok with a little brother now.

Yes, Clint is growing on the boys and he's basically a good kid, just a little clingy. You know, it's possible the evil skinwalker might be in those photos that were taken while they were rafting, but maybe not right out in front where it would be obvious.

Give the kid a break, he's still not over losing his mother. And your phrase, "he is a little bit too sticky" can be taken a couple of different ways. 🤪

I was modish, back in the 70s! 🤪

I'd say that was a good possibility, unless they want to break the poor kid's heart. You know how kids can idolize someone and then have a less than satisfying or rude encounter with that individual and suddenly have their whole world come crashing down around them. I don't think Devin or Michael would like to be responsible for something like that happening, especially after all Clint's been through, but they'll have to be careful.

The word modish is a combination of the French mode meaning "fashion" and the suffix -ish meaning "very common." When something is modish, it's all the rage. A swanky restaurant where it's hard to get a table or a boutique selling the newest designer labels are considered modish, or in vogue. The earliest known use of the word modish is in the mid 1600s. The OED's earliest evidence for modish is from 1652, in the writing of Edward Benlowes, poet. Examples of "modish" in a sentence: "He wore a modish gray suit and hat." "From furs to chic trench coats, this season is all about bundling up with a modish twist." "The modish cafe has bounties of greenery inside and out." "But that modish phrase does not quite capture what is going on." "The contemporary art lover prefers modish pieces over traditional pieces from the past." "Max wanted his hair cut into a modish mohawk instead of the outdated style his dad always made him get." "Grandmother knows nothing about fashion trends, so she thinks I should replace my modish skirts with outdated clothes from her day."

Yes, hopefully Clint will come out at school as well, but he will be at a few football games with Mac and Devin. As far as the evil skinwalker is concerned, I believe it's curious about the boys but doesn't want to tempt finding out how powerful they are, and as I told Lee, it may wonder if Mac's parents are also skinwalkers and doesn't want to be that outnumbered. We can only guess about its motives. 😲

Yes, their vacation is over and the boys will be back on campus. They'll be attending the football games, as usual, but this year Lonny and Clint will be joining them at some of the games. We'll have to wait and see how that goes. The evil skinwalker may only be curious about the boys, but there's also the fact that it maybe be afraid Mac's parents are also skinwalkers and it doesn't want to be that outnumbered, since it already knows Mac and Devin have ability. You can never know what's in the mind of an evil skinwalker!

You might be right about that. Even though the boys might be accepting jobs elsewhere and moving, I think Michael's dad is fond of Lonny, and since he doesn't have any other family, I think he'll be more than welcome at the McPherson's home.

Who knows what might happen. 😜

That's an interesting suggestion, and her name is Louella. We'll see what happens when they come to watch a football game, and there's a good chance they'll run in to Louella while he's there. I think that after Lonny let the boys know that this was the first time that Clint has shown any interest in even talking to anyone other than him since his mom died that the boys are liable to be a little more considerate than that, but we'll see what happens.

Chapter 6 – A Sad Parting As soon as we returned to the motel after the concert, Clint asked his dad a question. “Can I stay with Michael and Devin again?” “Clint, they were nice enough to let you stay with them one night, but I’m sure they’d prefer to be alone tonight.” Undaunted, Clint turned to me. “Michael, can I stay with you and Devin again?” Clint pleaded as he flashed me that same puppy dog expression as the night before. I glanced at Devin to get his reaction before