Author: mary shancey

difficult words

dictionary of difficult words

I found a book called the Dictionary of Difficult Words in my friend’s truck, there is such a book.  I didn’t open it.  I know what a lot of them are already.  Committed, cheated, rejected, obligated, shame, guilt, repent….reciprocal (good Lord).  These words have to be in there.  Committed for example.  Does this mean determined to stick with your decision?  Or does it mean sentenced to a mental hospital, imprisoned?  And if you commit to a thing that becomes hellish and you go crazy, like if you are in a bad friendship or marriage, does it mean both things?  There are so many difficult words to be honest.  But I’d really like to see the Dictionary of Wonderful Words instead.  I can guess a bunch of those too.  Familiar,      enough,      curious,    launch,     exhale,     subtle and supple,     quiet,     content,     conscious…all wonderful.  It would be good to have both books – they should sell them in a set.

Do you have a difficult or wonderful word to add?  Please let me know.

 

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Why back roads?



I am 50 something, and as long as I can remember I have been behind schedule and generally in a hurry.  It feels like I’ve needed highways and beltways and byways and on-ramps and seri and gps to stay even close on my   “list”  of what needs to happen today.  And God forbid if there is road construction, or an accident or an emergency interruption from a friend or relative.  So during this life-long rush around, I have often thought about “someday”.  That time in the future when I will surely exist in my own idea about what would be really nice, what I always wanted to do or where I wanted to be or who I wanted to be with or near.

My personal thoughts  on  “someday” as of right now include only a slower pace and perhaps a better view from time to time.  So that’s why back roads.   Continue reading…