May 7, 2010
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Words
I love words. As a child (and teen for that matter) I used to read the dictionary and find new and interesting words to use. I’d find words like ‘serendipity’ or ‘discombobulate’ and think they were some of the coolest words ever. They are fun to say and it makes you look smarter than saying ‘lucky’ or ‘make a mess’ anyway.
My youngest daughter has picked up looking for a fun word in the dictionary each week to spring on a boy at our congregation. She challenges him to see if he knows what something means. He is 16, she is 10. I think she likes saying ‘fiduciary’ to him and seeing the look of confusion for a moment. She likes to feel smart. He likes to play along. It is a cute game.
She has figured out that words have power. If she knows a words he doesn’t, she has the power to tell him or not. Words have all sorts of power. They can control us or motivate us. Today, I want to use words that have the most power of all. I LOVE YOU. I get the privilege of spending all day with people I love. It will be a great day.
The other day, I was teaching fifth grade and giving them tips on interviews. They had to do a mock interview for a job. I told them to be themselves, say things you would normally say and relax. I said.. don’t go in there and spout out a word like ‘subcutaneous’ unless you know what it means and you can use it in a sentence. So two boys jumped out of their seats and ran for the dictionary. It made my teacher heart happy!
Have a happy day!!
Comments (3)
Oh you evil woman… trying to spread literacy among the youngsters… what will this world come to!?! LOL Have a great weekend!
I told a real annoying coworker he was antonymously eximious. He asked what that meant. I told him to go look it up. I love doing that.
Another good one… Hey did you know that the word gullible isn’t even a real word? No really, It’s not even in the dictionary. If you don’t believe me go look it up!
@Aloysius_son - I see what you’re doing there!!