The Challenge: Remember Already

Have you ever had a bit of trivia or general knowledge that you just can’t commit to memory? Even though you looked it up just last Tuesday, you still aren’t 100% sure you’ve got it right, so you look it…

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Do You Think Mr. Collins Likes Cayenne?

The scene: my living room. I was reading a book and feeling a bit chilly when I saw my jacket across the room. “Huh,” I thought. “Why did I take off my jacket?” Pause. “Oh yeah, I was peeling the…

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Happy New Year!

Choose your new year!* Peace and love! Lori *You might even choose “when I get Lori’s new year card”. Totally up to you, of course.

Comment on Keeping the Clichés at Bay—Reprise by Keeping the Clichés at Bay – Word Philosopher

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Keeping the Clichés at Bay—Reprise

(A shortened version of a previous post with a good premise but meh execution) The clichés really were out to get me. OK, maybe not. Getting divorced and attempting to date afterwards are probably more “basic experiences of human existence”…

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Comment on A-Z Challenge Reflections by Anonymous

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations on completing the A to Z. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://dacairns.com.au/blog/f/the-jury-is-out" rel="nofollow ugc">https://dacairns.com.au/blog/f/the-jury-is-out</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A-Z Challenge Reflections by Ronel Janse van Vuuren

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge. Congrats on finishing and winning it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ronel visiting for <a href="https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/reflections-for-a-to-z-blogging-challenge-2024-atozchallenge-atozchallengereflections/" rel="nofollow ugc">Reflections for A to Z Blogging Challenge 2024</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A-Z Challenge Reflections by DB McNicol

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't imagine visiting every blog! I followed around 40 A-Z in addition to my several dozen other blogs, that was hard enough!! Congratulations!!<br><br><a href="https://dbmcnicol.com/a-afterthought/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://dbmcnicol.com/a-afterthought/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A-Z Challenge Reflections by Anonymous

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome to the A to Z challenge. This was my fourth one. After years of viewing other people's A to Z postings, I wondered if I'd ever take the plunge. I finally ddi and enjoyed it. I'll have to go back and read your posts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamie @ jannghi.blogspot.com</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A-Z Challenge Reflections by Lisa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congratulations on completing it! First try too! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A to Z Challenge Y by kristin

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I remember working in the cafeteria when I was a freshman in college. I dropped a tray of dishes and sure enough, laughter and applause. Bunch of yahoos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A-Z Challenge Reflections by mollyscanopy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Welcome to the challenge! The first year is always fun but hectic. I well remember mine from six years ago. Thanks for visiting my blog during the challenge. I hope you’ll be back next year :-)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

A-Z Challenge Reflections

a-tozchallenge This was my first year with the A-Z challenge. The whole process was fun! I won, so wooohooo for me! I tried to visit every participant’s blog. The last week of the challenge was a bit busy for me,…

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Comment on A to Z Challenge Z by anne44a5f682044

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My cabbages, indeed! =) Congrats on completing the alphabet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Comment on A to Z Challenge Z by wordphilosopher

In reply to <a href="https://loribossert.com/2024/04/30/a-to-z-challenge-z/comment-page-1/#comment-838">Erin Penn</a>. Hahaha! Yes!

A to Z Challenge Z

a-tozchallenge “Zuko here” The temptation to put “Iykyk” was almost irresistible. But then I realized that those that don’t know would be missing out! I resisted watching Avatar (the Last Airbender animated series, not the blue people) for many years.…

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A to Z Challenge Y

a-tozchallenge Yahoos Particularly ill-mannered, unpleasant, or unintelligent people. (My favorite synonym on the Merriam-Webster page is “chowderhead.” Cracks me up!)  Picture the group that claps and laughs when a server drops a tray of dishes. Yeah, those lovely people. I…

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A to Z Challenge X

a-tozchallenge Xolo Mexican hairless dog said to be the dogs of the gods. I had never heard of them before I saw the movie “Coco.” In the movie—spoiler alert!—the xolo dog Dante is a spirit guide who tries to help…

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A to Z Challenge W

a-tozchallenge Whatever “Whatever” is an excellent multi-purpose word. It can be used to mean anything from “I am not listening to this nonsense” to “Do what you want, it doesn’t involve me.” It was used to great effect in The…

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A to Z Challenge V

a-tozchallenge Samuel Vimes Commander (please don’t call him Duke) Samuel Vimes is a character in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. “But the helmet had gold decoration, and the bespoke armorers had made a new gleaming breastplate with useless gold ornamentation on…

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