Bill W

It took me a few seconds to get what you meant by that, but euphony is pronounced yoo-fuh-nee, not you phony!

Euphony was borrowed from French at the beginning of the 17th century; the French word (euphonie) derives from the Late Latin euphonia, which in turn traces back to the Greek adjective euphōnos, meaning "sweet-voiced" or "musical." Euphōnos was formed by combining the prefix eu- ("good") and phōnē ("voice"). Shakespeare's language is a good example of euphony: pleasant, musical sounds in harmony, as with “To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow / Creeps in this petty pace from day to day.” Use euphony to describe music or poetry. Examples of euphony in a sentence: He awakened on a warm morning to the euphony of birdsong outside his window. We sat on the patiio where we were serenaded by a euphony of crickets. Every day at noon, the tower chimes a euphony of bells. The performers were filled with a euphony of applause.

Nearly every search I did on obedible, either come up with edible or obedient, so I'll continue using obedient. "Obedient" comes from the Old French "obediant" and ultimately from the Latin "obēdientem" (nominative "obēdient"), the present participle of "obēdīre" meaning "to obey". The earliest known use of "obedient" in English is from around 1225, appearing in "Ancrene Riwle". Obedient used in a sentence: "Children are taught to be obedient to their parents" "Ever obedient to his masters, he left the next day" "He has always been an obedient child" "Lassie was a docile and obedient dog"

The word "obedible" is derived from Old French "obédient" and Latin "obēdientem", meaning "obedient, compliant," which in turn comes from the Latin verb "obēdīre" meaning "to obey" .

So, you think my Captain Jack was based on a drug dealer? A pirate maybe, but please, not a drug dealer.

Maybe Cap'n Jack Sparrow was in my subconscious thought when I named Captain Jack the pilot. 🤪

I wonder if Professor Sybill Trelawney ever used this form of divination in her prophecies?

Cephalonomancy or cephalomancy combines the Greek root "cephalo-" (from "kephalḗ") meaning "head" or "skull" with the suffix "-mancy" which indicates divination or prophecy. Cephalonomancy (also known as cephaleonomancy or kephalonomancy) is an ancient form of dinvineing the name of someone guilty of a crime. The divination process used two different methods; one was concerned with the shape of the skull, somewhat like extispicy or phrenology. The other involved heating the skull of a donkey[1] or goat[2] while reciting various phrases, often the names of criminal suspects.[3] If the skull crackled or the jaw moved while a name was spoken, this was taken to identify the guilty party.

I think we could have suspected that Devin would have problems if he needed to transition into a small animal, since the hardware placed in his shoulder was quite large and substantial. We'll just have to wait and see how this is/isn't resolved in his favor. There were other things that happened between last year's treasure search and a return to looking for the treasure this year. However, if you compare it to how long various individuals and groups have been looking for treasure on Oak Island, this is nothing.

Even though he's intelligent, having spent years alone in the woods with his parents and being limited to getting close to others his own age, for fear of exposing the family secret, has limited his social skills and maturity level. Mac is working on that, so don't condemn him too soon. It's like someone who's been in a serious accident - they need time to heal.

Yes, the treasure hunt begins, and thanks to Gramps fine planning, we can only hope that all goes well. I agree, this could turn out to be a disaster if Devin isn't able to participate, and since he and Mac are always together, it has the potential of becoming a long lengthy and argumentative treasure hunt. Let's hope it goes better than that. 🤞

Yes, a typical dog door opening is the size you quoted, but that merely allows the dog to step through it to get to the other side. In the tunnel, however, they'd have to do more than just enter the tunnel - they have to make their way down the entire length to get tot he other end. That's a bit more difficult than just stepping through an opening. Yes, there are other animals with fingers or finger-like appendages that might help with pulling or moving things - the question is, can Devin manage to transition down to that size. We'll see if Gramps or Pops might be able to come up with a solution that will help Devin so he can take part in the hunt for treasure. 🤞

First of all, Bear is a black lab, which is considered a mid-sized dog. Devin has been able to transition into Bear after his surgery, but we haven't seen him transition into anything smaller. Possibly, he could transition into a mid-sized cat, such as a mountain lion. You're only hearing about the bad actions of a particular group of fraternity brothers - the one that were flying on Captain Jack's jet. Although there have been plenty of documented examples of other fraternity members behaving badly, not all fraternity members behave that way. Yes, Gramps planned well for their treasure hunt, so now we just have to wait and see how that aspect of their trip turns out. Hopefully, they'll do fine.

Although it is a noun, supplication comes from the Latin verb supplicare, which means "to plead humbly." While a supplication is often thought of as a religious prayer (it is used 60 times in the Bible), it can logically be applied to any situation in which you must entreat someone in power for help or a favor. The word supplication was first used in English during the Middle English period (1150–1500). The earliest known use of the word was in the writing of John Gower, a poet, before 1393. Examples of supplication in a sentence: "He fell to his knees in supplication" "His gesture is somewhere between surrender and supplication." I supplicate you for assistance in this manner. ... All around the world, people supplicate themselves before her statues and pray, and yet somehow don't see it as breaking the commandment against idolatry.

If you'd like to read an off-beat mystery about a missing item at a drag queen performance, then you'll have to check this short story out. The characters' names will bring a smile to your face and their antics will cause you to chuckle, and even laugh out loud at times. It's a quick read, with some wonderful descriptions, and it will help to brighten a bad day, so do yourself a favor and give it a try.

That was the most off beat mystery I've ever read, but I found it deliciously comical and well done. Loved the names you gave your characters and the drama, however, I thought you might have taken it a bit too far with Delilah going off the rails at the end with Coco by blaming her for the confusion, when she'd left her wig at home. Other than that, I found it drag-delightful.

Yes, it seems Devin's injury will come back to haunt him going forward. I know you're hoping Gramps and Pops will be able to help him out, so we'll have to wait to see what happens. Yes, the drunken frat boys seemed to cause a bit of a mess, but at least they didn't cause any permanent damage to the jet. They may ban non-business groups from using the jet in the future, but chalk that incident up to a lesson learned. 😜 If the mess was made by a metal band, I think it would be more than just making a mess. They've been known to cause some damage as well. If that were to happen, I'm sure Captain Jack would open the door on the jet and toss them out, one by one, without the benefit of a parachute.

Yes, the boys, Gramps, and Pops are off to see if there is any treasure in the cave, although as you pointed out, not everyone is totally upbeat about that possibility. Devin's freak accident is coming back to haunt him again, because he won't be able to transition into the smaller animals, which might be necessary to get through to the sealed off portion of the cave. We'll have to wait and see how that turns out.

Chapter 59 – Back to the Ozarks “Isaac and Jacob, my old friends,” Captain Jack said as we walked up to the Cessna. “How nice to see you, and I see you’re bringing the boys with you on this trip.” “It’s nice to see you as well,” Pops replied in greeting. “The boys are with us because the job we started last year when we all flew with you wasn’t completed, so we’re back to tie up a few loose ends.” “Then I hope you’re able to accomplish whatever you have left to do.” “D

Foist is believed to derive from the obsolete Dutch verb vuisten, meaning "to take into one's hand." Vuisten in turn comes from vuyst, the Middle Dutch word for "fist," which itself is distantly related to the Old English ancestor of fist. The word foist was first used in English as a noun in the mid 1500s and was originally used to describe a cheating tactic in dice games. The earliest known use of the adjective foist is in the late 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for foist is from 1691, in the writing of John Ray, naturalist and theologian. Examples of foist in a sentence: "Please don't let anyone foist inferior goods on you" "I'm always suspicious when a previous generation tries to foist its heroes on me." This thing has been foisted on all of us. Both have had austerity measures foisted upon them and are seeking to make ends meet as best they can. Trump also appeared to foist some of the blame for the heightened tension on Democrats.

That's my birth month, so does that imply that I'm serene?

To answer your question Steve, I'm a retiree and my body clock is off for a while after the time change. I tend to go to sleep and wake up later than normal for several days, until I slowly adjust.

Serene is related to the Latin word serenus "peaceful, calm, clear". Serene was originally used in English, as in Latin, to describe calm weather. By the mid 1600s, however, it was used figuratively to describe a calm, untroubled person as well. The word "serene" first appeared in Middle English around the early 1500s, originating from the Latin word "serenus" which means "clear, cloudless, untroubled". OED's earliest evidence for serene is from 1508, in the writing of William Dunbar, poet and courtier. Examples of serene in a sentence: He appeared calm and serene as he always did. Her eyes were closed and she looked very serene. There wasn't a cloud in the sky to obscure the deep serene. He didn't speak much, he just smiled with that serene smile of his. We sailed serenely down the river. She carried on serenely sipping her gin and tonic.

My phone and the computer change time automatically, but I still have to adjust the clocks in the house!

You mean our little blue bear gets grumpier than normal with the time change? Oh my!