;Posted on 02/08/2016 5:07:27 AM PST by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Monday, 2/8/16
;In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
convivial; adj.
1. friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere.
2. fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial.
3. of or befitting a feast; festive.
Etymology: 1660s, "pertaining to a feast," from Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium "a feast," from convivere "to carouse together," from com- "together" (see com- ) + vivere "to live" (see vital ). Meaning "sociable" is from 18c. Related: Conviviality.
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
speaking of twitter, I had some interesting exchanges with cruz fans on Twitter, while I was poolside on Saturday. I rarely get into substantive discussions, but David Limbaugh asked a sincere question whether Rubio supports really felt strongly about immigration as an issue, figuring probably not and that’s why they were able to support him. I said I feel very strongly about immigration because I think demography will in fact determine our destiny, but I do not consider cruz electable, so the best most principled immigration stance is worthless if it cannot be effectuated. I had several people engaging me but no one was nasty, so it was ok.
Mountain Dew commercials are always cringe-worthy.
It’s especially difficult to have a convivial attitude when you’re in Mass., prefer to be in Va., and it’s **** snow out there!
Can you name anything substantive that Rubio has done? He didn’t do well thinking on his feet in the last debate and while I don’t think the best debater should be president, there should be a strong ability to defend positions spontaneously and not just repeat talking points. I don’t think he is ready for the job yet.
... Oh, and someone stole the snow shovel off the porch this weekend.
Agreed. We love a good defensive contest. It’s what traditionally wins championships. It’s also why some people badmouth hockey, not enough scoring.
It sure doesn’t seem like a decade ago!
Kelly wanted to take me to a very expensive steak place for our 10th anniversary and my birthday, but I told her I would not be pleased to know my steak was $66 bucks, a la carte. We got Boston Market chicken instead. I was tired as hell anyway from running my #1 granddaughter to dance and ice skating lessons while her mommy worked.
What a dick move. Who does that?
I “borrowed” a neighbors snow shovel as a kid, many years ago, when I broke mine, but I made sure I shoveled their driveway first, and I returned it. I had great neighbors growing up.
I never buy that Mtn Dew Kickstart stuff, cause I figure it has hallucinogenics in it.
I liked the sheep singing Queen, but who really buys a truck, and a Honda ridgeline ain’t a truck, for speakers in the bed?
Many seem to think they are electing a dictator. Bush wanted to do immigration reform, right?, and the chorus of disapproval stopped it from happening.
So, a President Rubio may not be the strongest against immigration, but he’s not going to get his way in reality.
I love regular mountain dew, but ‘m afraid of stuff with more kick and funky stuff than standard.
Country music fans, I guess. Just about every video I’ve seen has some girl dancing in the back of a truck during summer time and America.
Actually, it’s OK. Especially like the orange one. It’s got some real juice and a caffeine like an energy drink. But not a whole ton of calories/sugar.
I'm a patriots fan, so I've gotten really used to seeing a team actually make 3rd down tries. I wasn't a big fan of last nights puntfest.
Well now I may just have to try it.
exactly, as pointed out by Kevin Williamson yesterday in NRO. if there is a repub majority in house and senate, Rubio cannot do amnesty even if it was what he wanted to do.
In prison, Hillary’s life without liberty should be long-lived with many convivial pursuits of hippieness.
I like how Trump has steered some of the narrative toward important issues that would have been otherwise overlooked, I like how he has absolutely owned the media, II like how he drives leftists insane, and I love that he isn’t concerned with being PC or willing toapologize. It’s about time someone with an R next tot heir name had some cajones. I just wish he had real conservative principles backed up with history.
Cruz is OK policy wise IMO, but as exciting and electable as a wet ham sandwich without any cheese or mustard.
Rubio is pro-amnesty. BZZZZZZZT, out.
Bush? Not a chance in hell I could vote for him. Sorry.
Nobody else counts.
I hate this election.
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