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I'm surprised and sorry that you didn't see more ravens on your cruise, ofravens. They are more plentiful in the rest of the state than they are in Southeast. Like the ones nesting near my house--the fledglings can make an incredible racket.
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Oh, I'm so glad you saw my little note! I'll write more today *smile*. I do like your list! There is something to be said for exclusivity to the point of excess, and I admit I do tend toward excess. I try to be an Epicure, but there's so much love in words!
I notice that you hate the word 'cunt'. I used to agree whole-heartedly. Had a loathsome feel about it. Strange, but I begin now to revel in the word, the thick mud-dirtiness of it, there's something liberating in that. Does that make sense to you at all? Hmm. Anyhow! I do like your lists, and we ought be friends, don't you think? -
Oh, my friend, you are fantastic.
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Hello, ofravens. My little part of Alaska is in the Interior, near Fairbanks in a small community named Ester--so it's not likely that you'll pass closely by on your cruise. Unfortunately, it's also not very likely that you'll see an aurora since there is so much daylight in June. You can read a book outside at 2:00 am in June at my house. (And I often do, in my hammock...) In the Southeast on your cruise, it gets dark enough for a couple of hours that you might see them. Come back in November if you want to live under them every night.
You'll see lots of ravens, though. :-) -
god yes!
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I think it's just come to me why your name, as well.
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ofravens: I'm glad you are enjoying the 'change one letter' list.
Hope you are enjoying 'The Master and Margarita'! -
Hello - yes, I'm in Vancouver. And you?
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look at you and all your words! i've created a monster. :)
ofravens commented on the word komorebi
Japanese noun, "sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees."
Apr 26, 2012
ofravens commented on the list complex-emotion--single-word
May I suggest toska?
May 2, 2011
ofravens commented on the word deprimado
Spanish adjective, "Applied to the fields or meadow in which the animals have eaten the tips of grass frostbitten by dews."
Feb 5, 2011
ofravens commented on the word irreconcilable goods
"The choice between good and evil or between right and wrong is no choice at all...True choice is a dilemma...a choice between irreconcilable goods...a choice between the lesser of two evils." - Robert McKee, Story
Aug 13, 2009
ofravens commented on the word paronomasia
Astonished that I didn't learn this word until today.
Mar 1, 2009
ofravens commented on the word isthmus
Placed on this isthmus of a middle state,
A being darkly wise, and rudely great
from 'The Riddle of the World,' Alexander Pope
Feb 28, 2009
ofravens commented on the word uchronie
from Wikipedia's article on alternate history:
"In French, alternate history novels are called uchronie. This neologism is based on the prefix u- (as in the word utopia, a place that does not exist) and the Greek for time, chronos. An uchronie, then, is defined as a time that does not exist, a 'non-time.'"
Nov 5, 2008
ofravens commented on the word what shall we do with the drunken sailor
I've had that song stuck in my head for a week straight now thanks to y'all. I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY.
Oct 20, 2008
ofravens commented on the word bathos
Life was so much more amusing when I thought the first syllable of this word rhymed with 'bath.' Hrmph.
Oct 20, 2008
ofravens commented on the list gesundheit
May I suggest hadeharia?
Oct 12, 2008
ofravens commented on the word naked launch
The nudist's guide to Cape Canaveral & other NASA landmarks.
Oct 7, 2008
ofravens commented on the word dearth
I thought this word meant its complete opposite until about two weeks ago. I'm kind of embarrassed.
Oct 6, 2008
ofravens commented on the word inferior olive
The joys of psychology class! See Olivary body on Wiki.
Sep 10, 2008
ofravens commented on the word joey buttafuoco
Is there a "most unfortunate last names ever" wordie list?
Aug 18, 2008
ofravens commented on the list mr-i-prolagus-i-is-surprised
Oh, thank you very much for the comment and the mention, Prolagus! I appreciate it. I just now added kerwollops of the heart. :)
Aug 18, 2008
ofravens commented on the word kerwollops of the heart
"You've been crying," remarked Josie, with aggravating pity. "I suppose you're homesick--some people have so little self-control in that respect. I've no intention of being homesick, I can tell you. Town's too jolly after that poky old Avonlea. I wonder how I ever existed there so long. You shouldn't cry, Anne; it isn't becoming, for your nose and eyes get red, and then you seem all red. I'd a perfectly scrumptious time in the Academy today. Our French professor is simply a duck. His moustache would give you kerwollops of the heart."
from Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery.
Aug 18, 2008
ofravens commented on the word neume
From the Greek word "pneuma," meaning 'breath.'
Aug 16, 2008
ofravens commented on the word oleaginous
It comes from "craie," the French word for "chalk," and "ola," for "oleaginous," or "oily." -- Wikipedia's article about Crayola.
Aug 16, 2008
ofravens commented on the list ladytime
"aunt flo(w)" is my personal favourite.
Jul 29, 2008
ofravens commented on the word pestiferous
For some reason, whenever I hear this word I mentally pair it with 'varmint.'
Jul 24, 2008
ofravens commented on the word muscadel
Sometimes muscadel faces down frost -- Sheenagh Pugh.
Jul 16, 2008
ofravens commented on the word jeremiad
*is having a happy X-Files flashback right now*
Jul 16, 2008
ofravens commented on the user skipvia
Hi Skipvia. My family and I went on our Alaskan cruise two weeks ago, and while we were onship I thought of the comment you left me. I saw disappointingly few ravens on the trip, but I did see a black bear, a whale, a porcupine, and some very, very distant mountain goats. :)
Jul 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word schadenburgeon
Not to be confused with Candice Bergen, I assume?
Jul 7, 2008
ofravens commented on the word obrumpent
Oh, English. You so awesome.
Jun 21, 2008
ofravens commented on the word fee-ee-ee-ee-ww-ww-ww-kreng
that 'kreng' is genius. well done, prolagus.
Jun 21, 2008
ofravens commented on the word enclitic
Because I am actually ten years old, this word sounds vaguely dirty.
Jun 21, 2008
ofravens commented on the list gramograms-words-that-sound-like-letters
This is a brilliant list idea.
May 17, 2008
ofravens commented on the word boustrophedon
Sounds like a name for a newly-discovered species of dinosaur.
May 15, 2008
ofravens commented on the word radiance
Miracles occur,
If you care to call those spasmodic
Tricks of radiance miracles.
from "Black Rook in Rainy Weather," Sylvia Plath
Apr 23, 2008
ofravens commented on the word sprachgefühl
This is the most perfect word ever. Why does English not have more words like this?
Apr 20, 2008
ofravens commented on the user shoepixie
Hello! Thanks for the compliment! It made my day a little brighter. Also, I'm kind of flattered that you have my super-lengthy catch-all-drawer of a list on your favourites. :)
Apr 17, 2008
ofravens commented on the word mullein
I just discovered this word today, reading W.S. Merwin.
Apr 15, 2008
ofravens commented on the word vladimir putin
Putin's!
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the list moon-unit-diva-thin-muffin-and-fifi-trixibelle
In other news, Cate Blanchett just gave birth to her third son and named him Ignatius.
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word vladimir putin
I love that some of his supporters actually tried to sue somebody because of the resemblance.
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word barren
At this barren enterprise
Rat-shrewd go her squint eyes
from "Two Sisters of Persephone," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word wainscoted
In her dark wainscoted room
The first works problems on
A mathematical machine.
from "Two Sisters of Persephone," by Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word daylong
Daylong a duet of shade and light
plays between these
from "Two Sisters of Persephone," by Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word burnished
Most far in blue, aloft,
Clouds steered a burnished drift
from "Song for a Summer's Day," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word midden
Now our whole task's to hack
some angel-shape worth wearing
from his crabbed midden where all's wrought so awry.
from "Firesong," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word laud
all earth his words do summon
leaps to laud such man's blood!
from "Ode for Ted," by Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word shirr
Plath citations: see note at ringdove.
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word ringdove
Ringdoves roost well within his wood,
shirr songs to suit which mood
he saunters in
from "Ode for Ted," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word staunch
at his hand's staunch hest, birds build.
from "Ode for Ted," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word loam
Loam-humps, he says, moles shunt
up from delved worm-haunt
from "Ode for Ted," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word stoat
Plath citations: see note at lapwing.
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word bramble
Plath citations: see note at lapwing.
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word lapwing
He names a lapwing, starts rabbits in a rout
legging it most nimble
to sprigged hedge of bramble,
stalks red fox, shrewd stoat.
from "Ode for Ted," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008
ofravens commented on the word squall
she treks in blood through sun and squall
from "The Queen's Complaint," Sylvia Plath
Apr 14, 2008