Category Archives: The Wednesday Word
The Wednesday Word – Open House
Open House: noun – A period of time during which a house or apartment for sale or rent is held open for public viewing. About a year ago my husband and I reached a point in our lives when we … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – Sock
Sock: noun – a short stocking usually reaching to the calf or just above the ankle. Through my teens and twenties I shoved my bare feet into moccasins for all but the coldest months of the year. Uninterested in, and … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – Clock
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The Wednesday Word – Day
Day: noun – (often initial capital letter) a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance: New Year’s Day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is one of the official holidays noted on calendars, even though we don’t get time off work here, … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – License Plate
License Plate: noun – A rectangular, usually metal plate that bears a sequence of numbers, letters, or both and is issued by a government to identify an officially registered vehicle. There are a lot of hawks where I live. When … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – Connectivity
Connectivity: noun – a computer buzzword that refers to a program or device’s ability to link with other programs and devices. You would not believe the terrific ideas I get for blog posts. They pop into my brain almost in … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – Emergency Ward
Emergency Ward: noun – a hospital or primary care department that provides initial treatment to patients with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and require immediate attention. I spent the last couple of … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – Naive
Naive: adjective – having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information A co-worker is expecting her first child soon. She’s made a point of having her business magazines and journals rerouted to her home because she “might finally … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Word – Automatic
Automatic: adjective – operating with little or no direct human control. It’s my first time using the renovated washroom in the office building where I work. I hold my hands under the new automatic tap and wait expectantly. Nothing. I … Continue reading
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