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For Wondrous Words Wednesday – All these words are from the book I read and reviewed this week – ‘Lingering Tide and other stories’ by Latha Viswanathan:
- dithyramb 1;fervent speech: a passionately emotional speech or piece of writing; 2;impassioned Greek chorus: in ancient Greece, a wild and impassioned choral hymn, originally directed to the god Dionysus
- bis (adverb) 1. twice. 2.again (used interjectionally as an enthusiastic call for therepetition of a musical performance).
- MESTIZO: a person of mixed blood; specifically: a person of mixed European and American Indian ancestry
- Pansit – Pancit or pansit is the term for noodles in Filipino cuisine. Noodles were introduced into the Philippines by the Chinese and have since been adopted into local cuisine. The term pancit is derived from the Hokkien pian i sit which means “something conveniently cooked fast
- Ylang ylang (pronounced EE-lang EE-lang) is a tropical tree native to Asia, or the flower of the tree and the essential oil produced from the flowers. The tree is the Cananga odorata, and the oil is extensively used in making perfumes and in aromatherapy
For Alphabe
Thursday(letter is D), ABC
Wednesday (letter is V), Theme Thursday (theme is ‘All good things’), and Three Word
Wednesday (words are Murmur cling taken)
Thursday(letter is D), ABC
Wednesday (letter is V), Theme Thursday (theme is ‘All good things’), and Three Word
Wednesday (words are Murmur cling taken)
“I remember vividly the vivacity of the atmosphere of that wonderful day – it was as if all the joys and colors had been taken and filled into that one day. And since they say – ‘All good things must come to an end’, I decided then and there – the memories of this day are worth clinging on to – not just like a murmur of a memory but as impressive as a murmuration of starlings. And then came tomorrow, another day, and I also realized – ‘All good things come to those who wait’ and tomorrow came as today to give me more vivid memories to cling on to for tomorrow again.”
I love the word murmuration and watching one is definitely one of the most awesome sights – you can watch it here.
For Theme Thursdays – the theme is Day. From the book ‘Lingering Tide and other stories’ by Latha Viswanathan:
“Sharma began this Saturday like everyday, prostrating at
sunrise.”
sunrise.”
For Book
Beginnings:. From the book ‘Lingering Tide and other stories’ by Latha Viswanathan:
Beginnings:. From the book ‘Lingering Tide and other stories’ by Latha Viswanathan:
“Six pm in Bombay is early in New Jersey. The hours Surya struggles
to fill in India have yet to be born in America.”
to fill in India have yet to be born in America.”
For Friday
56. Page 56 from the book ‘Lingering Tide and other stories’ by Latha Viswanathan:
56. Page 56 from the book ‘Lingering Tide and other stories’ by Latha Viswanathan:
“Dear Lakshmi
In the summer, this place is like India. Bombay, Madras,
only fancy name – Houston, Pouston, America. My skin feels like bubble gum even
after fresh oil bath.”
only fancy name – Houston, Pouston, America. My skin feels like bubble gum even
after fresh oil bath.”
For Wordless
Wednesday and Saturday Snapshot, here is a photo of some of the first cherries growing on our tree. Still to ripen but we could not wait, we cut it soon after and tried it – not too bad!!
Wednesday and Saturday Snapshot, here is a photo of some of the first cherries growing on our tree. Still to ripen but we could not wait, we cut it soon after and tried it – not too bad!!
Aww wow your own cherry tree! I want one, how cool.
I love cherries. [In moderation]. Too many can cause unpleasant consequences, at least with MY metabolism.
But these are lovely. Wish I could grow some on my balcony somehow.
Look at that! WOW. I can even see the water droplets. Save me basket when they bloom! 😀
Your cherries look lovely. Sadly in Australia we have to wait until Christmas for our cherries, but happily I live in a cherry growing area, so our cherries are always fantastic. I know ylang ylang but not your other words.
What a great photo of the cherries.
Lovely cherries! I bet they'll be delicious.
All of your words are new to me. Bis is the only one I think I could use.
There is nothing like a cherry fresh off of the tree.
Great shot of the cherries….I like what you've done to the background.
Thanks for sharing, and here's MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT
Nice photo! I love cherries!
Lovely shot, and there is some pink on it. 🙂
Great post!
I love cherries!
Here is my Saturday Snapshot post!
You just brought back a host of childhood memories. I used to live in a tract called Cherrywood Acres in Niagara Falls, Canada. It was surrounded by groves of cherry trees we would climb and I remember my mum's yummy cherry pie very well.
Many, many years ago there used to be cherry orchards and an annual cherry fair here in Tamworth, but there's none left now, and it was so long ago I doubt anyone remembers. My Saturday Snapshot is about the town's very distant past, and a Saxon Warrior Queen http://goo.gl/vTUc8
I'd probably be impatient for the first cherries too!
Enjoy your cherries. Love their spring blossoms as well♫♪
Very pretty shot.
Love cherries! I'm surprised they weren't a bit sour though since they're just barely turning pink….
Here's my Snapshot.
A most VIVID take!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
How exciting for you! I wish we had fruit trees, but we've avoided planting them because of our dog.
well done
Ooooh, I'm in the mood for some fresh cherries!
You certainly did an amazing job of getting all the bases covered.
I was lucky to grow up with a 65 acre orchard next to our house. It became my second home. Fresh fruit and veggies right of the tree or vine are my favorites.
I love the vocabulary, too!
Hello.
Fascinating post! Some of thewords I'd never heard before. Love the photo of the cherries, although I must admit, that first one looks like an apple…at least from my tablet!
Thanks for sharing.
Your Divine Secrets
We are enjoying cherries in Sacramento.
Cherries?
Fresh cherries?
Oh man oh man.
I totally desire to come visit your tree.
What a delightful link for the letter "D".
A+
thank you all for the wonderful words.. am on a hiatus currently but will try to post when i can