“Yes, I’m fine,” Sam replied. She took the glass of champagne that was offered and sipped it slowly.
She tried to remember the last time Roger had ever bought her champagne. Usually, he just took her out to bars like she was a prize. Sam secretly enjoyed when other guys bought her a drink in [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Story Fragment
Posted in Fiction, Fragment, General, Short Story, tagged Fiction, Short Story, Unfinished Story on February 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Daily Word – 29 Feb 2008
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nettlesome NET-l-suhm, adjective:
Causing irritation, vexation, or distress.
Example:
I can’t believe those children are so nettlesome.
American Idol – Girls
Posted in American Idol, General, Music, Television, tagged American Idol, Music, Musician, Musicians, Singers, Singing on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was highly unsatisfied with the girls last night. I was especially aghast with Asia’h Epperson’s performance since she was one of the best last week. Her rendition of “All By Myself” had me cringing last night.
The one that really impressed me this week was Carly Smithson. I was not fond of her after last [...]
Daily Word – 28 Feb 2008
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expunge ik-SPUNJ, transitive verb:
1. To strike out, erase, or mark for deletion; to obliterate; as, “to expunge words, lines, or sentences.”
2. To wipe out or destroy; to annihilate.
Example:
The jury was ordered to expunge the last two pieces of evidence.
American Idol – Guys
Posted in American Idol, General, Music, tagged American Idol, Music, Musician, Musicians, Singers, Singing on February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was sorely disappointed by the guys performances this week. The two men I was so impressed with last week were not what I had hoped last night. I hate to admit it, but only the last two performances of the night held my attention.
David Cook was second to last in the lineup last night. [...]
Daily Word – 27 Feb 2008
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laudable LAW-duh-bul, adjective:
Worthy of praise; commendable.
Example:
The firefighter’s actions during the blaze were extremely laudable.
Daily Word – 26 Feb 2008
Posted in Daily Inspiration, Daily Word, General, tagged Daily Inspiration, Daily Word, inspiration, word of the day on February 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
cacophony kuh-KAH-fuh-nee, noun:
1. Harsh or discordant sound; dissonance.
2. The use of harsh or discordant sounds in literary composition.
Example:
For those living in college dormitories there is no shortage of cacophony.