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rrammfcitktturjsp:
Longhorn,
Once again you do it again. <round of applause heard>
On days, the word of the days are not interesting, I always hate to go through a day wihtout posting them becuase well, I know I am missing out on a true story from Longhorn. You are a blessing brother.
Now to the rest of the forum, truly puns are the HIGHEST form of humor. Much thought must go into them. :)
Sincerely,
Anne C. Mcguire
rrammfcitktturjsp:
To All,
Here's the Word of the Day. I posted even though I knew what it meant, but mainly it is a delicious words that rolls of the tongue in a nice way. This is one of my favorite words.
"apropos \ap-ruh-POH\ adjective
: being both relevant and opportune
Example sentence:
Sean interrupted our conversation about politics and, apropos of nothing, asked who we thought would win the basketball game.
Did you know?
English borrowed "apropos" from the French phrase "à propos," literally "to the purpose." Since it first appeared in 1668, "apropos" has been used as an adverb, adjective, noun, and preposition. Left alone, the word probably wouldn't have gotten much attention, but in 1926 noted language expert H. W. Fowler declared that "apropos" should always be followed by "of." Since then, most commentators have felt compelled to take note of the term. Some take Fowler's recommendation to be virtually a commandment, but others note that "apropos" is sometimes used by itself in professionally edited prose, or, more rarely, followed by "to.""
Can you think of a more interesting way to use this sentence?
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
Deborah-Leigh:
Sweet ;D
You and your honey really should have a little heard of Longhorns! :D
gmik:
I think Anne & Longhorn are in cohoots.
DWIGHT:
Longhorn,
You are truly the Mark Twain of the forum. ::) ::)
Dwight
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