Monday, April 9, 2012

A to Z: Ideopraxist




When I began this A to Z Challenge, I promised I would offer you a double-header each day with words and books.  Today, I go one step further.  All of the bases are loaded, and I'm about to hit one out of the park.  I'm not going to talk about ONE word but FOUR words because every one of them so aptly describes the writer in all of us...

1)  Ideopraxist...it means one who is impelled to carry out an idea and what better way to describe a writer than that?  I am driven by the need to put words on paper and compelled to tell others about my vision...my "babies"...my stories...in the hopes that my readers will become ideopraxists too...with THEIR visions to unfurl!

2)  Imperscriptible...it means unwritten.  It is where our dreams lie as writers...in the land of the Imperscriptible...that is, until we chose to be bold enough to bring those stories into the light.  To be strong enough to share a piece of ourselves with others in the hope that their lives will be forever touched in some way by our musings.

3)  Incunabulum...it means an early version of a thing.  One could even consider a writer's first draft to be an incunabulum.  It makes me wonder if this word and incubator come from the same world as both serve as a beginning place for something to live and grow until it is strong enough to stand on it's own.

4)  Ichnograms...it means footprints and it's probably my favorite word of the four.    What ichnograms will MY writings leave on this world when I'm gone?  Will my readers be able to catch a glimpse of the person I was by following my ichnograms?  Will my ichnograms leave their mark on mankind or will they be like the sand and shift into nothingness with the passing of time?  Ichnograms...such a lovely word to keep in mind whenever I sit down to write...






I'd Really Like To Eat A Child
Written by: Sylviane Donnio
Illustrated by: Dorethee de Monfreid
Ages: 3-8
ISBN: 10-0375837612
Teaser:  A tiny crocodile named Achilles wakes up one morning and decides he's tired of eating bananas all the time and wants to eat a kid instead.  Mom and Dad are appalled and worried that the "junk" food will be bad for him.  Will Achilles get his way and dine on humans?  Or will he learn a lesson about life in the pond?
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95 comments:

  1. Catch My WordsApril 9, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Just when I think I have a strong vocabulary, I stumble onto your post. ;)

    Thanks for your visit.

    Catch My Words
    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/

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  2. MaryannwritesApril 9, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Wow, I never heard of some of those words. Interesting post.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 9, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      Hi, Maryann, and welcome to my blog! I hadn't heard of ANY of those words until I went in search of them today...lol...you should see what I'm gonna come up with next...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 9, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Hi, Joyce, and welcome to my blog! I read recently that in Shakespeare's time a well-read person used around 30,000 words in their everyday vocabulary while today people use around 8-10,000 words in their everyday vocabulary. Where did all those extra words go and I think there are a few more we could safely get rid of...;0)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. stephen HayesApril 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    I love learning new words. But in my writing I keep trying to simplify my style. Still, words are great fun.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:35 AM

      Lol...so true, Stephen. I doubt I would effectively use these words in my children's stories...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. ManzanitaApril 10, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Good new words. Now I only have to use them so they become "mine." Thanks.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:37 AM

      Hi, Manzanita, and welcome to my blog! Lol...I'm still trying just to learn how to pronounce them...then I'll try to sneak them into everyday conversation...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. M.J. FifieldApril 10, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    Yep, I've never heard of any of those words before. I find I'm particularly fond of 'Imperscriptible.'

    That children's book looks like it would be a lot of fun to read.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      I love the website I'm using for the A to Z challenge...so many fun words to choose from! And I agree, I think I will have to search for that book...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Alexandra HeepApril 10, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Very educational. I am a word nerd, but learned something new.

    Alex

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      Hi, Alex, and welcome to my blog! I had a lot of fun with today's post...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    That looks like a FUN kids book. I think I'd really like to read it. Thanks for sharing.

    ScribblesFromJenn
    Happy A to Z-ing!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

      Hi, Jenn, and welcome to my blog! There were a lot of books that I could have chosen for today's post but this one grabbed me by the teeth and wouldn't let go...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. SpacerGuyApril 10, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Fascinating I words. I am impressed.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      Hi, Spacerguy, and welcome to my blog! I'm so glad I could impress you with today's words...;0)...just wait til you see what I do with the rest of the alphabet...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. SylviaApril 10, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    your favorite is mine too :) I will have to use it in a story!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      Hi, Sylvia, and welcome to my blog! I would LOVE to see the story that you could fit THAT word into...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. Amanda TroughtApril 10, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Donna, loving these words - seeing them for the first time. I think Imperscriptible and Ichnograms are my favourite two words as I try and craft my writing and style. Looking forward to reading more of your posts. Amanda

    Amanda - Realityarts-Creativity
    Art Blog

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:51 AM

      Hi, Amanda, and welcome to my blog! Those "I" words are really impressive, aren't they? I really love the website I am using to discover these words and I can't wait to see what other fun words I come across! ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. ClareApril 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Excellent words! Your post is a great way to increase your vocabulary. And that child's book looks adorable. I may have to hunt it out for my son.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:53 AM

      Hi, Clare, and welcome to my blog! I think that book is a cute looking one also...I just might have to stop by the library on the way in to work and see if they have it! ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  13. monaApril 10, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Fun post Donna.
    Impressive word selection, not that I'm going to use them in my every day!!!
    Love the looks of your book selection too.
    Mona

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:54 AM

      Thanks, Mona...I'm trying really hard NOT to use the same old expected words and trying to spotlight OTHER, less common books...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  14. JoyceApril 10, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Fun theme! I love words, obviously : ) Thanks for stopping by my blog and best of luck finishing out the challenge.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM

      Hi, Joyce, and welcome to my blog! Lol...yeah, if we didn't all like words, these blogs would be boring...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  15. Susanna Leonard HillApril 10, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I m loving all these A To Z posts titled with words I've never heard of :) And this book looks so fun! I first saw it when Robyn posted it for Perfect Picture Books a couple months ago and I haven't read it yet, but it's on my list!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      Hi, Susanna! I agree, I am having so much fun with these new words! I must have missed that post about this book but I also think it looks like a really fun book to read...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  16. JOY 2 JOURNEYApril 10, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Ichnograms is my favorite word too … although my computer says I spelled it wrong! LOL I never even knew these words existed until I read your blog! I would like to think that I am leaving tiny footprints of my own out in the world as well. Hugs and thank you for opening my world a bit more with your writing ... stopping by from A to Z.
    Bj

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:02 AM

      Hi, BJ, and welcome to my blog! I'm doing the same thing...leaving tiny footprints as I go along...first this blog...next hopefully a book ro two...then who knows? Maybe one day I will wake up and discover I became a motivational speaker...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  17. baygirl32April 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Wow those words are a mouthful!

    Happy A to Z!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM

      Hi, Baygirl, and welcome to my blog! I agree, they ARE a mouthfull...I'm still trying to learn how to pronounce them...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  18. Natalie DeckerApril 10, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog, I really enjoyed your post. I hope you have a great day.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:05 AM

      HI, Roza, and welcome to my blog! I appreciate your kind words and I hope you have a great time with this challenge!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  19. Darlene E WilliamsApril 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    I hope my Incunabulum written this year leaves Ichnograms. Wonderful blog.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:06 AM

      Hi, Darlene, and welcome to my blog! Lol...I award you TWO GOLD STARS for being able to use two of those challenging words in the same sentence! ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  20. Arthur BrillApril 10, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Great words. I couldn't think of a post for today, so my "I" word is Impasse!

    http://mainstreetarts.blogspot.com/2012/04/impasse.html

    Go A to Z Challenge!

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  21. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Hi, Arthur, and welcome to my blog! Impasse is another good word...just so long as you don't let it hold you back for long...;0)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  22. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I love all four of the words, but I must say, I agree with you on #4! I pray my writing leaves ichnograms on all who read them.

    Rae
    Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Publication
    The International Diva

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:21 PM

      Hi, Rae, and welcome to my blog! I'm a firm believer in the positive side of life and that means to me that if I want this writing life badly enough I will achieve it through my perseverance...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  23. janetApril 10, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Believe it or not, I knew what the first word meant.(Ideopraxist). I mean,I guessed it correctly by using -ideo- as the root. That didn't really work for me on the rest of them. No star for me!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:22 PM

      Awww, Janet, but you get the special "E" for effort...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  24. Katie O'SullivanApril 10, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    LOVE your words of the day! Thanks for stopping by my blog - glad to meet you through AtoZ!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:32 PM

      Hi, Katie, and welcome to my blog! I try really hard to keep my posts informative as well as entertaining...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  25. GhadeerApril 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Ichnogram! My new favorite word!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:34 PM

      Hi, Jnana, and welcome to my blog! Lol...mine too...now if I can just figure out how to work it into my children's story I'm working on right now...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  26. RaShelle WorkmanApril 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Great words! Love the word Ideopraxist. I'll be using it often today. =D

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:35 PM

      Hi, RaShelle, and welcome to my blog! Doesn't the word Ideopraxist say it all? ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  27. Jarm Del BoccioApril 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Well done, Donna...now my task is to remember those words and definitions! I love the title of your featured children's books. Thanks for the post!
    Http://4ambassadorsofchrist.blogspot.com

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:38 PM

      Well, hi there Jarm! I haven't heard from you in a while...I think I can remember the words and the definitions...it's the spellings I'm having a hard time with...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  28. Matthew MacNishApril 10, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Wow. Such fascinating words!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:46 PM

      Thanks, Matthew, and welcome to my blog! Lol...I thought so too...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  29. Julie DeMilleApril 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I LOVE those words and they way you connected them to writing. (Thanks for visiting my blog.)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

      Hi, Jewels, and welcome to my blog! I have been doing this blog since 12/6/2011 and you will find that every post I do invites my readers to connect the world around them to their writing and to life in general...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  30. Beverly DiehlApril 10, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    You leave me impressed and inspired with your word power. *bows and applauds*

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:49 PM

      Ahahahaha...thank you, Beverly...you leave me blushing in my seat...;0)...welcome to my blog!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  31. Gossip_GrlApril 10, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Nice post and I am definately going to look for that book for my little grandson.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM

      Thanks, GG...I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, that book sounds like a hoot, doesn't it?

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  32. Jack Edwards PoetryApril 10, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    A great post and interesting selection of words. I have a sudden desire to put 'imperscriptible' into a poem :)

    All the best,
    Jack

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:52 PM

      Hi, Jack, and welcome to my blog! I just participated in a March Madness poetry contest where I had to create poems on the spur of the moment from selected word prompts...I'm so glad I didn't get THAT one to work with...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  33. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Hi, Jen, and welcome to my blog! I'm so glad you are enjoying today's post and yes, I agree...I think I will have to go buy that book! ;0)

    Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  34. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    It's nice to know that I'm an ideopraxist! Great words, and all new to me...um...is there going to be a test at the end? LOL

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 3:43 PM

      Lol...I hadn't thought about giving a test, but now that you mention it...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  35. BevApril 10, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Thanks so much for visiting Blue Velvet Vincent.
    Thanks to you, I've learned 4 new words today. My "I" word for you today is "Impressive".
    Following Back!

    Bev @ Blue Velvet Vincent

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 3:46 PM

      Awww, Bev...I'm honored that you think my posts are "impressive"...I will try not to let you down in the future...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  36. Lynn ProctorApril 10, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    great new words--i am the kind of writer that tends to forget to look for new words!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

      Hi, Lynn, and welcome to my blog! If I wasn't participating in the A to Z challenge, I'm afraid I wouldn't know all these lovely words either...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  37. Dina ThankiApril 10, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Love that last one, Ichnograms, will deffo have to use that one tomorrow :) *Geek moment!*

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 3:50 PM

      Hi, Dina, and welcome to my blog! I'm hoping you will return on other days to see what other lovely words I can come up with...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  38. NickiApril 10, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    Ichnograms is my favorite, by far. Very nice!

    Just another A to Z Challenger stopping by...

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 4:11 PM

      Hi, Nicki...I like that word a lot as well!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  39. MFEO2009April 10, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Imperscriptible...how have I never heard of this word? I am shocked considering all of the ideas I have in my head that I have yet to put down on paper!! :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 3:51 PM

      Lol...you and me both! But now that we know about the land of the Imperscriptible, we can vote some of those ideas off the island...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  40. Tracy JoApril 10, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Hi Donna! I made it over from A-Z. :-) Wow! You definitely hit a homerun. Great words and I learned something new!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM

      Hi, Tracy Jo, and welcome to my blog! Glad you liked today's post...hopefully you will check out some of my other words...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  41. loverofwordsApril 10, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I think I could use the first two words comfortably in my writing. A-Z is like a little seminar about so many things. Thanks for visiting Hobbes, he appreciates it, loves the attention.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! I thought Hobbes was adorable and lucky him for being able to travel to South America!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  42. Julie HedlundApril 10, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I REALLY need to read that book. The title cracks me up every time I see it. And way to really up the ante with "I"!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:06 PM

      Lol...I try, Julie...I try...;0)...but I'm going to have to spend Sunday working on April's PB...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  43. KristiApril 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    That book looks too cute!! I'm going to have to check it out for my toddler!

    Thanks for the blog visit! *waves*

    New follower here passing through on the A to Z! :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:07 PM

      Hi, Kristi, and welcome to my blog! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  44. Along the Way with JnKApril 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Ichnograms is my favorite word from your list...always wanting to leave my footprints (writings) for others to enjoy and possibly learn from them. But living a much simpler life traveling full time in our RV and not leaving any footprints is what we usually strive to do.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:09 PM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! I envy your being able to travel via the RV...what fun and cool places you will get to visit while I sit here looking up more unusual words to write about...lol...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  45. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Donna! Those are some interesting words. That book looks cute, but I wonder if the title has scared off any young ones from reading it.
    : )

    Susanne
    PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM

      Hi, Susanne! Although it technically could be read to toddlers, I am presuming it is the older kiddies that would get the most enjoyment of out that book...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  46. Sherry EllisApril 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Great words! I like ichnograms, too!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

      Hi, Sherry, and welcome to my blog! Yes, I must say I was quite pleased with my choice of words today and from the look of these wonderful comments, so was everyone else...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  47. Ron Easton for Dads UnLimitedApril 10, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Looks like I might learn a lot if I come back here...thanks for the great reads!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 10:32 PM

      Hi, Ron, and welcome to my blog! Awwww, thanks for the kind words...I try really hard to make my posts informative, inspirational, and entertaining...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  48. AnonymousApril 11, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I love the words, I love my incunabulum, it always reminds me of how much I've learnt.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      Hi and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you like the words and picked out one for your very own...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  49. NancyApril 11, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Such an interesting word -- and an answer to a great trivia question someday... :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 12:35 PM

      Hi, Nancy, and welcome to my blog! That's too funny!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  50. RossandraApril 11, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I love learning new words. When I was a kid, I read the dictionary for fun. Tried to memorize as I went, didn't work too well, but I do find myself sometimes recalling the meaning of some obscure word lurking in the folds of my brain. A fellow ideopraxist popping in from the A to Z Challenge.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 5:57 PM

      Hi, Rossandra, and welcome to my blog! One year when I was a child, I read a children's picture dictionary as one of the books for my summer reading program at the local library. My mother couldn't believe I actually read it so she tested me on random words and I could tell her the definitions...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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