For far too long, she found herself subdued by the pungent stench of truculence simmering alongside countless seasonings within the broad bouillabaisse of society.
Despite the cynics seeing her billowing positivity as pure floccinaucinihilipilification, she had permanently removed the foul smell from her stagnant soul through a simple daily embrace of one thing wonderful.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
floccinaucinihilipilification I had to look this up! Awesome word usage! Lovely flower!
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I really appreciate that Michelle. Thank You.
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😄
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I’m loving the word: floccinaucinihilipilification! I agree with Michelle, awesome word usage. This is my challenge for today: to say it correctly.
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Thank You so much. I honestly appreciate it.
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Oh dear Lord! You have sent me to the dictionary. I love it: floccinaucinihilipilification
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Thank You Wendy.
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You knew you would have us running to the dictionary. It’s certainly a melodious sounding as well as an interesting word.
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Thank You Meredith.
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Nicely done. I have no idea what floccinaucinihilipilification means but it sounds fancy ☺️
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I appreciate that Paula. Thank You.
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That is a great word and I think my favourite, antidisestablishmentarianism, now has a (far more poetical) challenger! 🙂
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Thank You so much Karin. I truly appreciate it.
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I am not even going to mention that one word- you know which one! But what clever imagery! I loved it and aspire to removing my own stench!
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You are always thoughtful and very kind. Thank You so much.
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Stunning. I identify so clearly with those two sentences. Beautiful work.
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I honestly appreciate that Audrey. Thank You so very much.
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Oh wow, I needed a dictionary and a linguistic expert. 🙂 Beautiful prose.
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You are very kind Florence. Thank You so much.
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Congratulations, yours is undoubtedly the first blog on earth to use the word floccinaucinihilipilification … I can’t help wondering how you ever discovered such a word. Fabulous photo, too! Thanks for two great sentences, again.
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Thank You so much for your kind words Donna. I greatly appreciate it.
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Floccinaucinihilipilification! Wow!
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Thank You so much.
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I have joined the crowd that stands in awe of your vocabulary! ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’ – do you use that word often?
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You are very kind Dennis. Thank You.
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Can you actually pronounce that word? If so, I’m giving you a standing ovation. I might have to put that word on my 4th grade (home school) son’s spelling list!! Hehehe….think he’ll still love me after that?
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That is truly fantastic Tasha. I can pronounce it, one syllable at a time… Thank You so much.
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Your words make me giggle! 🙂
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I appreciate that. Thank You.
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🙂 as ever… 🙂 brilliant 🙂
Nx
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Thank You, Thank You & Thank You. I truly appreciate that Niki.
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Reblogged this on Niki Bayard and commented:
🙂 Edward always makes me smile 🙂
Nx
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I love this x
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Amazing Edward!! Brilliant choice of words! I love reading all of your posts. Please keep them coming 🙂 xo
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I have a great appreciation for your kind and thoughtful words. Thank You so much Nelly.
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I found that hard to read.
But I’m glad I stuck with it.
Because when it was all over I felt like
it left me with something I could use —
an important life principle…
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I really appreciate that. Thank You so much.
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read me today your face you may see … ks
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Brilliant
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Thank You Katherine. You are so kind.
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I am simply amazed at the way you can put two sentences together and find ways to use words that cause us all to marvel. This one really put a smile on my face.
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I really appreciate your wonderfully kind words. Thank You so very much.
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it’s good to have google in another tab
I like your work, but barely ever comment — you have a wonderful blog!!
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Thank You for your kind words Bert. I greatly appreciate it.
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Who’d a thunk that little periwinkle possessed all them words in its lil ol’ self?
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Thank You for your wonderfully thoughtful observation. I really appreciate it.
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I am at peace after viewing your flower image. Truly magnificent.
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You are very kind. Thank You so much.
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I believe I will make it a daily habit to embrace one thing wonderful! Thank you 🙂
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Thank You JoAnne for your wonderfully positive words. I honestly appreciate it.
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Loved what I have read so far. . Great blog! Happy to connect. Do check out my writings too, will appreciate your reviews 🙂
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You are very kind. Thank You so much.
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A great take away message, to embrace a wonderful thing daily. More power to that!
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Thank You. I greatly appreciate that.
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Love the ‘hanging-on-the-air-without-support’ impression 🙂
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Thank You. I appreciate it.
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Bravo! I wish I could write like that. Awesome! Beautiful picture, by the way.
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You are very kind, Thank You. I greatly appreciate it.
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floccinaucinihilipilification??? Is that a real word? I’m sure it is, but I don’t think I’ll ever get the chance to use it in a sentence. Nice.
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It is a word & Thank You. I really appreciate it.
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I nominate you for the Blogger Recognition Award 🙂 I always look forward to reading your writing! If you’ve been nominated before just add this to the appreciation bunch 🙂
https://rialaa.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/blogger-recognition-award/
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Thank You very much for your kind words. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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Daily embrace of one thing wonderful ~~~ swoon.
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Thank You Angie. Very kind of you.
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My privilege.
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Hi Edward. I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Starlight Blogger Award. Check it out! (https://pmooreblog.wordpress.com/) I think more people should be witness to your mastery of words. Cheers!
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Thank You so much Paula for the wonderful thoughtfulness. I truly appreciate your terrifically kind words.
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Your brilliancy is astounding and your usage of the English language leaves me scrambling for a dictionary. As for your photo … perfection!! Thank you, Edward. Love, Amy ❤
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You are far too kind and I honestly appreciate it Amy. Thank You so very much.
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Thanks for the like on my blog post yesterday! Come back soon! Light and Love, Shona
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The image here is stunning! And the text, mind-bending and beautiful ❤
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Wow, Thank You so much Elizabeth. I truly appreciate your wonderfully kind words.
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Edward, I really love your format. It is consistent and the message to simply embrace one thing daily is so very sane. Take care.
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I greatly appreciate that. Thank You so very much.
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You’re welcome.
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Love the fish soup memories of the deep south of France as for that long one well what happens when you become the paragraph poet xx
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Thank You
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I’m wondering how many people on earth have heard of the word floccinaucinihilipilification! Nice message!
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Thank You so much. I appreciate it.
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“…a simple daily embrace of one thing wonderful.” Wonderful.
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Thank You Lola. I truly appreciate your wonderful words.
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Gorgeous words – now I have to look up three of them. 🙂 Thank you for teaching…
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Thank You so very much. I appreciate it.
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What a vocabulary. Seems you impressed many with “floccinaucinihilipilification”. It doesn’t even look like a real word! 🙂
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Thank You so much.
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just to say…. thank you for liking something i had written…. but more than that – thank you, as now i have found such a beautiful blog.
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You are so kind. Thank You.
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you are most welcome. you have a beautiful blog. i hope you take mine as i write – and it is written with love in my heart x
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Thanks again. I appreciate it.
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