Tuesday, April 10, 2012

A to Z: Janizaries





Ode To Janizaries
by: Donna L Martin


Oh where but in the blogosphere
could I find many far and near,
to hang on words or simple deed;
to come and fill my every need?
Where once stood none
now thick like berries,
what would I do
without janizaries?
But should the day come to pass
when janizaries no longer last,
I'll still say thanks and with a tear
hold to me a vision most dear
where once stood many
now gone are berries
which made life sweet;
my janizaries...






Jacob's Tree
Written by: Holly Keller
Illustrated by: Holly Keller
Age: 3-8
ISBN: 0688159966
Teaser: Jacob is impatient to do all the things his older siblings can do.  But the last straw is when even his new pair of overalls are too big!  Will Jacob stay little forever or will Spring bring something more surprising than just flowers?





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40 comments:

  1. janetApril 10, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Are janizaries berries?

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

      Nopie...this is the mystery entry...guess again...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. loverofwordsApril 10, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Aha. . "a soldier in an elite guard of the Turkish troops organized in the 14th Century and abolished in 1826," which fits in your poem as the a-z Writing Challenge will be over by the end of April.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:06 AM

      Lol...nice try but not the definition that I received for this word...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. stephen HayesApril 11, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    I can only wonder also.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:07 AM

      Awww, Stephen, I just knew YOU would figure it out...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. AndiApril 11, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Ah, the combination of huge words plus great children's books is extremely appealing to this self-proclaimed nerd! I love your theme for the challenge!

    http://andiskidsbooks.blogspot.com

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:08 AM

      Hi, Andrea, and welcome to my blog! Thank you for your kind words and I will try my best to continue to entertain and inform...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Selim YeniceriApril 11, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Somebody called me?

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:10 AM

      Hi, Selim, and welcome to my blog! Lol...I think you just might have figured out my mystery word today...good going! Now maybe I need to figure out your lovely nationality? ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. JennApril 11, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I too will miss the loyal fans once this challenge is over!! I hope that is what you meant??
    Cheers, Jenn
    http://www.wine-n-chat.com

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:13 AM

      Hi Jenn! I think you and Selim have been secretly talking about my mystery word's meaning...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Mary@GigglesandGunsApril 11, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    Thought it had to do with temporary fans during the challenge and how the faithful will remain.
    Great word!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      Hi, Mary, and welcome to my blog! My goodness, what sharp minds so early in the morning! Unless of course you are on the other side of the pond and then it might actually be later in the day...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. ManzanitaApril 11, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    I never heard it before. I had to look it up. I love this a-Z as we are constantly learning something new. Keep coming.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 11:20 AM

      Hi, Manzanita! But I wonder what definition you actually found and does it match mine? :-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. StratPlayerCJFApril 11, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Well, whaddya know? I always thought "Janizaries" were the months between "Decemberzaries" and Februzaries"...

    Great word (And yes, I had to look it up too), great poem, great theme for the A-to-Z, and great blog!

    Thanks for the visit to my blog, and now you have a new follower!

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

      Hi, Chris, and welcome to my blog! You are too kind...I'm glad you like what you see here;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. Sherry EllisApril 11, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Now that's a word I had never heard of. Thanks for teaching me something new. I liked your poem, too!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 12:05 PM

      Awww, thanks Sherout for your kind words! I hope you are enjoying the challenge...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. AngBreidenbachApril 11, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    What a fun post.
    Angie from the Faith Girls blog.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      Hi, Angie, and welcome to my blog! I appreciate your kind words...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. Sherri LackeyApril 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I read it once and had no clue what it meant. Then I read the comments. You told me not to cheat by looking up the word but I felt that comments were a loophole in this situation. After that, I read the poem again and it makes perfect sense! So sentimental. Nice way to make me want to keep coming back after the A-Z is over! :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 12:17 PM

      Lol, Sherri, I like how you think! How smart of you to use the comments as clues...;-)...I'm glad you are enjoying the blog!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  13. Donna B. McNicolApril 11, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I'm thinking something like compatriots, followers, friends....loved the post!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Hi, Donna, and thanks for your kind words! How smart you are, Lady...;-)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  14. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Nicely written! I wanted to thank you too for stopping by my blog and commenting. :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 2:01 PM

      Hi, Melody, and welcome to my blog! Thank you for your kind words...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  15. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I don't knpw, but from looking at the comments I have an idea. I like funny sounding words and this is one.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog for the A to Z challenge.

    Monti

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 5:58 PM

      Hi, Monti, and welcome to my blog! I'll let you in on the secret if you promise not to tell any one else...;0)...it means "follower" or "supporter"...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  16. Saturday SadieApril 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Great word for the day, and wonderful, poignant poem!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM

      Hi, Sadie, and welcome to my blog! Thank you for your kinds words...I'm glad you liked my poem!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  17. Sandra TylerApril 11, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    fun, thank you.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      Hi, Sandra, and welcome to my blog! Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  18. RobynApril 11, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I really raked my brain trying to figure it out before I read the posts. Actually thought it was people of sorts but was not sure. Keep them coming Donna.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 8:03 PM

      Hi, Robyn...I wanted to make today's post kinda interactive and I hope everyone who took the time to stop by enjoyed the challenge...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  19. Missy TippensApril 11, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Fun post! Thanks for stopping by our blog and inviting us! (FAITH)

    As for your word, I understood what you meant. But I've never heard the word before! :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 11, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      Hi, Missy, and welcome to my blog! I am glad you and the others in your group enjoyed today's post!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  20. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    H Donna! Fun post for the letter J. I've never heard of janizaries before, but find it a fun word to say. : ) Have a great day!

    Susanne
    PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 12, 2012 at 10:45 PM

      Hi, Susanne...I had never heard of it either before today's post1

      Thanks for stopping by and come back again any time!

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