Saturday, December 7, 2013

Now, That's What I Call a Great Gift!!!

This weekend's Trifextra challenge was to use Myopic, dazzle and basin  in our story, somehow, some way.   I think I have done that in the spirit of holiday gift-giving.   Please enjoy this story.

On a related note,  I am looking forward to being some Trifectan's secret Santa, too.  Can't wait to share a part of my world with one of you out there in this terrific community of ours.  Take care, everyone!  :)



Now, That's What I Call a Great Gift!!!

The Word of the Day flip-it calendar arrived.
Class word lists soon changed,

Basin replaced bay,
dazzle bumped shine, 
myopic/your-opic, whatever.......the kids would visualize that soon enough.

The richness of words.

Priceless.












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24 comments:

  1. Valerie BoersmaDecember 7, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    The richness of words! I couldn't agree more!

    I liked this piece, Tom!

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  2. stephDecember 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Myopic/your-opic that's funny. And yes, the richness of words.. nothing better.

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    1. Thomas Charles MacInnesDecember 7, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      Funny how inspiration starts..........was imagining sharing the challenge at school and trying to explain what "myopic" meant. Knowing some of the kids, I could just imagine the "my-opic/your-opic" response pouring out of their mouths. The words made me smile when I said them to myself and, as soon as I smiled, I knew where I was headed with this piece. Glad you liked it. :)

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  3. Thomas Charles MacInnesDecember 7, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Let's hope so. If nothing else, it sure can't hurt. :) Thanks, as always, Jo-Anne!!! :)

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  4. September DreamsDecember 8, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    That was a brilliant piece Tom and it instantly took me back to lovely memories of my school days :)
    It must really feel so good to have a wonderful teacher like you!

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    1. Thomas Charles MacInnesDecember 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      Thank you for your very kind words. I appreciate them a lot! :)

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  5. AnonymousDecember 8, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Richly worded.

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  6. AtreyeeDecember 8, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Wow Tom!Fantastic take-loved this:-)

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  7. AnonymousDecember 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Oh I loved this! The richness of words is priceless - and you captured that in this piece!

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  8. brudbergDecember 8, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Oh my word calander is coming to a stop...

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  9. TrifectaDecember 8, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Wonderful. Fab write. Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Thomas Charles MacInnesDecember 8, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      Lots going on. Thankful to keep a bit of sanity by participating in the weekend challenges. Glad I have this avenue to travel down. :)

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  10. GinaDecember 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Ha! Love word calendars but this "Myopic/your-opicctotally had me smile. You're entries are one of two things to me...beautiful and/or clever!!! Looking for Joe2s entry now.

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  11. GinaDecember 8, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Hey Tom,
    Can't find Joe2s entry that you referenced on my blog and I want to read it. What am I missing (why can't I find it)? Any light you can shed would be greatly appreciated!
    Gina

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    1. Thomas Charles MacInnesDecember 8, 2013 at 11:59 PM

      His was called, "True Love" and was #4, I believe. Enjoy. :)

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  12. AnonymousDecember 8, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    The richness of words - I love that it's a gift you pass on to your students every day, whether or not they realize it. Great piece!

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  13. Thomas Charles MacInnesDecember 8, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Thanks and, thanks again! :)

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  14. kymmDecember 9, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Sweet, Tom! One of the best things you can pass on are words, I think.

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