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Author: gizzylaw
RDP-SUNDAY-CONCRETE
Back in the day (oh, 300 B.C. or so) the Romans threw some lime in with some volcanic ash that … More
RDP-SUNDAY-OBSERVANCE
The cultures of this world are diverse and vibrant. On this day, when there appears to be a convergence of … More
RDP-SUNDAY-GRIEF
It has touched us all. It can hit you like a great ocean wave, knocking you flat. It can creep … More
RDP-SUNDAY-ELUCIDATE
Ever had a word that just slides off your tongue as you say it? A word that almost explains itself … More
RDP-SUNDAY-IMPETUS
I don’t know about you BUT I seem to have lost something. It’s that thing that causes me to look … More
RDP-SUNDAY-FUTILE
There was an Old Man who supposed That the street door was partially closed; But some very large rats Ate his coats and … More
RDP-SUNDAY-PACKRAT
Did you know that a packrat is an architect? Their homes are shining examples of organization! There is a bedroom, … More
RDP-SUNDAY-WHOLESOME
Reminiscing about childhood with childhood friends can raise lots of feelings. Some are definable, some are elusive of definition. Some … More
RDP-SUNDAY-WAR
I have no funny words today. No flip phrases to make us feel better. I wish I did. The Ragtag … More
RDP-SUNDAY-RASCAL
Our backyard was large enough for a small baseball diamond. The boundaries were the two orange groves behind us and … More
RDP-SUNDAY-THREAD
As a weaver, I create fabric. It may come off the loom as a placemat, maybe some napkins, a scarf … More
RDP-SUNDAY-MYOPIC
Once there was an ophthalmologist who exclaimed, “Your eyeball is too big!” HUH? We have expressions for that. In my … More
RDP-SUNDAY-HAWK
Living in an isolated place has its advantages. There is wildlife everywhere. Lions (as in Mountain Lion), Cats (as in … More
RDP-SUNDAY-DEBILITATING
The rollercoaster that is the pandemic has affected all of us. We are tired and frustrated and, well, ready to … More
RDP-SUNDAY-INFLAMMABLE
Every time I see or hear this word I am confused. I know that it means that can easily catch … More
RDP-SUNDAY-INSINUATE
Another one of those words that has and edge to it. It FEELS wicked or evil but is neither. Maybe … More
RDP-SUNDAY-JOVIAL
This time of year brings memories of sitting with other children listening to the librarian reading Clement Clarke Moore’s poem … More
RDP-SUNDAY-ENIGMA
“What do you mean by that?” she would say. “It’s hard to explain. I don’t really understand it.” I would … More
RDP-SUNDAY-OBFUSCATE
There is a bit of personal history with this word. The case was rather lopsided in favor of the opponent … More
RDP-SUNDAY-ENCROACH
Things feeling a little too close? Someone standing in your space? The RDP for Sunday is: ENCROACH Take the word, … More
RDP-SUNDAY-LOSS
Things are always changing. That is the way the world works. Sometimes there is gain. And sometimes there is loss. … More
RDP-SUNDAY-TREPIDATION
If you’ve ever trembled with fright, you know something of both the sensation and etymology of trepidation. The word comes from … More
RDP-SUNDAY-SCRUPLE
The Ragtag Daily Prompt for Sunday is: SCRUPLE Did you know (I didn’t!) that it can be used as either … More
RDP-SUNDAY-PERPETUITY
One of the great fears that stalk American students of law is that their Bar Exam would contain a question … More
RDP-Sunday-Procrastinate
I do believe this word was stuck on my forehead at birth. I am still waiting to have it removed. … More
RDP-SUNDAY- SPUDDLE
I like to think of myself as a decently educated person. I enjoy words and stringing words together to make … More
RDP- SUNDAY-VESTIGE
As I watched the night sky one moonless night, I thought of the words of Bob Allen. “We see this … More
RDP-SUNDAY-CAVALIER
This word traces back to Latin caballārius, meaning “horseback rider” or “groom.” The English Puritans used it disdainfully to describe the royalist followers … More
RDP-SUNDAY-Cryptic
Here’s another word that sorta sounds like what it means— unclear, difficult to understand, or ambiguous. The Ragtag Daily Prompt … More
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