tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post4271035360137850957..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : Your Room is a Shambles! IWSG, Origins, LoanWords, DribbleBish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-82727657548879597502023-03-27T09:49:20.329-05:002023-03-27T09:49:20.329-05:00I love the idea of 'loan words'. I find my...I love the idea of 'loan words'. I find myself using them more often than usual. Like 'on offer' and Hercule Poirot's way of using adjectives--'seeds of the fennel' instead of 'fennel seeds'. They make language so much fun.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-86835940522217718792023-03-14T12:06:26.519-05:002023-03-14T12:06:26.519-05:00What a wonderful project! My cousin put together a...What a wonderful project! My cousin put together a cookbook after our grandmother passed away of all her best recipes (and other family favorites). It is something I treasure, and it will keep those recipes from getting lost.<br /><br />(Sorry I missed making return visits for IWSG. My internet went out for over 40 hours.)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-36871455246797204172023-03-05T03:05:43.787-06:002023-03-05T03:05:43.787-06:00Oh Bish - how wonderful to have your grandmother&#...Oh Bish - how wonderful to have your grandmother's cookbook and stories ... I'm so pleased for you - enjoy the update with your family. Shambles - a very interesting historical take ... while we do use it for 'a mess' ... such a fun post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-64142637038584415242023-03-03T06:37:36.339-06:002023-03-03T06:37:36.339-06:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Diedre! Thank you so much for your kind words, Diedre! Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-45408869195670625222023-03-03T06:35:34.794-06:002023-03-03T06:35:34.794-06:00It is amazing how word meanings change. Nice used ...It is amazing how word meanings change. Nice used to mean someone who was stupid... :0Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-1472095312015158682023-03-03T06:22:52.702-06:002023-03-03T06:22:52.702-06:00I'm glad you enjoyed my post. Working on my gr...I'm glad you enjoyed my post. Working on my grandmother's book has been amazing.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-8969175287462854382023-03-03T06:17:23.356-06:002023-03-03T06:17:23.356-06:00I have Puerto Rican family who are fluent in both ...I have Puerto Rican family who are fluent in both Spanish and English. When I'm around (I don't speak Spanish) they often slip into a kind of family Spanglish that I can mostly understand. As my cousin once said, "Ay, que cute!"Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-63577163580690743412023-03-03T06:14:20.093-06:002023-03-03T06:14:20.093-06:00We are blessed to have it. Thanks for stopping by....We are blessed to have it. Thanks for stopping by.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-33282660133986292782023-03-03T06:13:22.323-06:002023-03-03T06:13:22.323-06:00Thank you! There are so many that inspire.Thank you! There are so many that inspire.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-13847567700891075352023-03-03T06:07:15.732-06:002023-03-03T06:07:15.732-06:00I can only imagine what it was like with 5 kids in...I can only imagine what it was like with 5 kids in one room and a dad in the military. I don't think I would have survived! :DBish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-74239997185546260812023-03-03T05:59:41.688-06:002023-03-03T05:59:41.688-06:00Thanks for stopping by, Toi! Yes, working on my gr...Thanks for stopping by, Toi! Yes, working on my grandmother's cookbook has brought up a lot of memories and emotions. All of them good.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-25251787051552707212023-03-03T05:52:22.323-06:002023-03-03T05:52:22.323-06:00It's a love-project, for sure. Thanks for stop...It's a love-project, for sure. Thanks for stopping by my blog.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-90102651738290648522023-03-03T05:48:30.567-06:002023-03-03T05:48:30.567-06:00Wherever she is, drifting about the universe tasti...Wherever she is, drifting about the universe tasting new foods, I'm sure she's happy that we are revising/editing her book. Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-30093195806472783552023-03-03T05:47:19.145-06:002023-03-03T05:47:19.145-06:00I feel the same about authors I admire.I feel the same about authors I admire.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-23422205373513917892023-03-03T05:44:20.599-06:002023-03-03T05:44:20.599-06:00Raising 5 kids, I bet you did want to throw their ...Raising 5 kids, I bet you did want to throw their stuff outside!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-92207139759837641682023-03-03T05:43:00.077-06:002023-03-03T05:43:00.077-06:00When I first learned that shambles was another wor...When I first learned that shambles was another word for a slaughterhouse I was shocked!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-91470439637570618982023-03-03T05:42:18.877-06:002023-03-03T05:42:18.877-06:00And every word has a history, be it simple or comp...And every word has a history, be it simple or complicated.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-16439702917647435012023-03-03T05:38:39.301-06:002023-03-03T05:38:39.301-06:00Discovering the origin of a word is rather like un...Discovering the origin of a word is rather like unraveling a bit of knitting until you come to the "mistake."Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-60552090834717963122023-03-02T13:52:31.220-06:002023-03-02T13:52:31.220-06:00An extraordinary post, Bish. For me, not you - sin...An extraordinary post, Bish. For me, not you - since I can tell this is simply how you roll. Awesome! Poor Jumbo. My great g-ma used the word shambles on occasion, but the "bloody mess" part was a surprise twist ;-) Gosh, just reading about you and the cookbook had me tearing up too. <br />Thank you for co-hosting, and thank you very much for such an engaging post!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-20109627063858844092023-03-02T13:00:11.568-06:002023-03-02T13:00:11.568-06:00Like you, I have a long list of authors whom I app...Like you, I have a long list of authors whom I appreciate. They inspire me and give me something to aspire to.<br /><br />I love word origins. It's also interesting to see how the meanings of some words have changed over the years.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-68292619220205005092023-03-02T12:39:51.220-06:002023-03-02T12:39:51.220-06:00Oh my, as one who is a life storytelling evangelis...Oh my, as one who is a life storytelling evangelist, I appreciate your work on her cookbook and allowing future generations to know her through that book. Enjoyed this blog post so much--expanded my word-nerd horizons. Thank you.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-37444450516237624572023-03-02T11:36:59.195-06:002023-03-02T11:36:59.195-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Star Gamblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582674854084501346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-14722380492505565582023-03-02T05:56:56.513-06:002023-03-02T05:56:56.513-06:00As I read your examples and definition of LoanWord...As I read your examples and definition of LoanWord, it reminded me of cognates. I live in Mexico and I'm not fluent in Spanish. A local taught me to speak in cognates where ever possible. Cognates are words in two languages that share a similar meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. <br />I manage La Cruz Writers' Group, the next time we meet, our writing prompt will be "shambles." Great post. <br />Thank you for co-hosting IWSG this March.Lynn La Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946462373947759641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-67688667945168373512023-03-02T02:50:29.421-06:002023-03-02T02:50:29.421-06:00How cool about the cookbook and your grandmother! ...How cool about the cookbook and your grandmother! That's an amazing thing to have left behind for those who came after her.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-52528226191892621072023-03-01T18:56:41.473-06:002023-03-01T18:56:41.473-06:00Hi Bish! I love your list of writers!Hi Bish! I love your list of writers!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com