equivocate

equivocate \ih-KWIV-uh-kayt\ , intransitive verb:
1. To be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or to avoid committing oneself to anything definite.

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Yet another word invented with politicians in mind.

Uncle Jay Explains (9-21)

tchotchke

tchotchke \CHOCH-kuh\ , noun:
1. A trinket; a knickknack.

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This would describe pretty much everything I own.

Pit Stop in Amarillo

The space shuttle Discovery, piggyback atop a specially modified 747, makes a stop in Amarillo to refuel the plane carrying it.



Video at Amarillo.com

Some great photos at Panhandle Skies.

And I Crave 'Em

You Are Carbs

You are a very energetic and seductive person. You tend to be driven by your impulses, and people often find you tempting. Often your energy is brief and almost manic. You have a lot of ups and downs if you're not careful. When you take care of yourself, you feel alert, balanced, and satisfied. You can live a very balanced life if you play your cards right. When you don't take care of yourself, your life is a nightmare. You can be moody, cranky, and unpredictable.

Are You Protein, Carbs, or Fat?

Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself

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Sometimes I want to eat spaghetti 'til I bust wide open. -sigh-

It's high blood sugar that makes my life a "nightmare" and me to be "moody, cranky, and unpredictable."

Normandy 1944 - Then and Now

A fascinating look at houses and places along Normandy beach in 1944 compared to how they look today; here's one example from the site:





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Normandy 1944 - Then and Now