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03/07/2021

02/16/2021

For this snowy day!

Nivosity [niv-AH-sih-tee]
(n.)
- An abundance of snow; the degree of snowiness.
- The noun form of “niveous”.

From Latin “niveus” (snowy, snow-white) from “niv-” (snow) - 1615

Used in a sentence:
“The sudden nivosity really made it challenging to get home from work.”

02/06/2021

Honeyfuggle [HUHN-ee-FUHG-uhl]
*Also honeyfackle, honeyfugle, honeyfogle*
(v.)
-To flatter or sweet-talk to get what you want.
-To wheedle, blandish or cajole; to ballyhoo.

From “honey” from Middle English “hony" from Old English “hunig” from Proto-Germanic “hunang-” of uncertain origin.
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English dialect “fugel” (to cheat or trick)
First Known Use: 1829.

Used in a sentence:
“Now, don't you believe for one moment that I am oblivious to your blatant attempts to honeyfuggle me!”

Honeyfuggling is what gets things done! If you want the yard work done or the trash taken out, it's time to honeyfuggle someone else into doing it for you. Diamond encrusted cell-phone case? Ermine lined Uggs? No problem! Just go to your special someone and honeyfuggle your way to happiness.

01/24/2021

Grinagog [GRIN-uh-gog]
(n.)
-A person who is perpetually grinning.

From “grin” (to smile widely) from Middle English “grennen” from Old English “grennian” akin to Old High German “grennen” (to snarl)

Used in a sentence:
“He’s such a grinagog, he should be a news anchor, work in customer service, or maybe run for office.”

01/18/2021

The cat knows best! A guide for this Blue Monday 😘

01/10/2021

With online remote learning being such a contemporary reality, here is something I came across on FB today. Maybe someone can use it to help their child/children access their learning when sharing devices in the home.
microsoft teams, google classroom, all microsoft programs....

08/02/2020

And back we go slowly! (We hope!)

05/31/2020

It’s been awhile!
Here’s a refresher for any who are still confused!

03/25/2020

Yes I am available for English lessons. But there are also other subjects. Here’s a link for one resource for math. There are tons out there! The important thing is to practice math. Any math. Keep your brain sharp and agile. Stay cool and keep learning!

Netmath *GRATUIT* en ligne pour le Québec !!

Disponible de la 3eannée primaire à la 4esecondaire

Parfait à la maison! Grâce à des exemples contextuels et à la correction automatique, vous bénéficiez d’outils puissants pour aider votre enfant, en toute confiance.

🌟 Motivation et autonomie

🌟 Suivi de la progression

🌟 Conforme aux programmes d’études

https://www.netmath.ca/fr-qc/

03/17/2020

Kids not in school? I am available (distance education) to tutor or maintain your English learning during this leave from schools.

Les enfants ne sont pas à l’école? Je suis disponible via distance pour aider avec leurs programmes d’anglais pendant cet absence.