Words of the day
Tizzy = state of
anxiety, panic
Polyglot = person
who speaks in different languages
Virescent =
starting to turn green
Neap = low tide in
Spring
Periphery =
border, edge
Vapid = bland or
uninspiring
Sordid = dirty,
mean, squalid
Proclivity =
tendency to do something regularly
Pay off = reward,
bribe
Moue = pout
Platitudes =
uninspired, insincere, a common place
Pellucid = pass
right through
Macabre =
gruesomely imaginative
Erudite = learned,
the polish or teach
Writing from words of the day
We used the words
of the day to produce a brilliant range of interesting stories about Learning French, Speaking
Chilean, In the sand, the scientist, Dead on the beach, On the periphery of the
law, Making an impression, On a cobble stoned London street, One language after
another, Expected dreams for the future, No lollipop for Sally, Platitudes
don’t cut it, To the back bench, the glass bowl and The stew a brilliant poem
from David R.
Reading of homework
Lynn read homework
from 4 years ago a moving piece about the realisation she’s never coming back,
Cath shared a great story of Love grew cold, Terry read Remain at arm’s length,
The disabled ship by Jo, Watching as years go by – Adele, My wish from
Margaret, Obsessed by the double bed an unsettling story from Mary, Too many
sheets to wash – David C, Never again and Burnt another cake – poems from David
R. Disappointed with the day by Leonie.
Wild about words
Sue from the Sea Change committee has asked us to let her know about our participation by 28 April. Details of events are listed in the minutes of 2 April 2014 and will be publicised after Easter.
Competitions
Information from
Geoff was circulated about competitions
Reading
Some time ago David
C bought a box of material at auction and from some hand written material read a
poem Cecil’s plaint. David R read a
poem called “From the south”.
David R also recommended the book he is reading "Playing with water" by Kate Llewellyn about her experiences establishing gardens on the south coast.
Garry in Thailand recommends the number one New York Times Bestseller "The 4 hour work week" live anywhere and join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss.
David R also recommended the book he is reading "Playing with water" by Kate Llewellyn about her experiences establishing gardens on the south coast.
Garry in Thailand recommends the number one New York Times Bestseller "The 4 hour work week" live anywhere and join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss.
Quick write - I have absolutely no idea
We participated in
a quick write on the topic "I have absolutely no idea". David C shared history of a personal blonde moment. Elizabeth wrote about a great feathered friend on
the farm. Adele found herself sitting
dumbfounded after a dream. Jo in a mean mood wrote that nothing is a
comfortable mood. Terry questioned us on how any ideas happen.
Lynn experienced being lost in the tile shop and encountering the latest
trends. Helene showed she knew nothing
right about the group. Leonie told us an
intriguing story asking what’s in the diary. David C wrote a poem about the
group. Pam wrote about who, what, where
and when. Geoff puzzled us with an intelectual comparison between the known and
unknown.
Homework
Cocky
