by PJColando | Aug 28, 2013 | Purpose
ogophile PRONUNCIATION: (LOG-uh-fyl) MEANING: noun: One who loves words. That’s OGOPHILE, not Francophile. C’est Moi. Et vous? My wonderful hubby, Larry, would say he’s an OGLER and lover of me, who is addicted to words. He supports my habit, and I...
by PJColando | Aug 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was invited to join a circle of friends, women who gathered in mutual support twice a month. I was overjoyed, welcomed into the company of good women. In between meetings, I’d occasionally receive their calls: inquiries and invitations to interesting events....
by PJColando | Aug 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sometimes I feel as if a nurse stapled my heart on my sleeve soon after my birth, where all can see it to harm and hit me up. While their action rips and bruises my heart, I’ve realized at least that my arm is unhurt. I lift it up and wave bye-bye. My legs are...
by PJColando | Aug 19, 2013 | Purpose
hyperbolic MEANING: adjective: 1. Of or pertaining to hyperbole. 2. Of or pertaining to hyperbola. ETYMOLOGY: From Greek hyperbole (excess), from hyperballein (to exceed), from hyper- + ballein (to throw). Earliest documented use: 1646, 1676. (wow – before there...
by PJColando | Aug 14, 2013 | Purpose
It was 8 years ago today…that we saw Paul McCartney in concert. Well, not quite, the event was the second weekend in November. But it comes to mind now, and I can’t wait to share the joyous remembrance. Especially because Paul and his band wowed the...
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