The Big C, Whacky Words & 30 Seconds…
Today is the day that we give Cancer a kick in the pants!
To read my entry, go here
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It’s time for WHACKY WORDS! Remember, this is supposed to be FUN!
Thank you to everybody who played along for the previous word. The real meaning of the word Bagasse is – the fibrous matter that remains after sugarcane or sorghum stalks are crushed to extract their juice. It is used as a biofuel and in the manufacture of pulp and building materials. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagasse
The definition that caught my attention was posted by – RHONDA ALBOM. I enjoyed her “smart spelling switcheroo”… and techno-lingo! Congrats Rhonda! I’ll contact you shortly.
Today’s word is:
DASHPOT
This is an idiot who is always on the move… dashing from one place to the next in total confusion…
That’s my definition. (The word does have a meaning, but you are invited to play along by providing your own original meaning. No cheating and looking up the word. I’ll post the meaning next week). So do you wanna play along? Leave your definition in the comment section below.
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Chrys Fey has a new book!
Chrys Fey is a lover of rock musicjust like Dani Hart in 30 Seconds. Whenever she’s writing at her desk,
headphones are always emitting the sounds of her musical muses -especially that
of her favorite band, 30 Seconds to Mars, the inspiration behind the title.
The Wild Rose Press. Her debut, Hurricane Crimes, is also available on Amazon.
Discover her writing tips on her blog, and connect with her on Facebook. She loves to get to know her readers!
– Chrys Fey reveals 3 things about herself and 30 Seconds:
Dani Hart was in a horrible car crash when she was a teen. Chrys Fey doesn’t drive because she’s afraid of being in a
car accident.
Dani loves to run. Chrys hates running, but she did run track in Elementary school.
Dani performs surgeries and Chrys has had three surgeries, including spinal surgery * * * *
Congratulations, Chrys!
When a recipe calls for just a dash, you reach for the dashpot.
Sounds like a mystery container…filled with all sorts of things to choose from, that could add spice to the meal…?
Thank you for having me on your blog today, Michelle!
I can’t think of a definition for dashpot. Darn it! 😛
It was a pleasure having you here, Chrys! 🙂
Good luck with the book – it sounds exciting!
Can’t think of a definition? That’s okay. You can swing by another day, to join in the fun…
Congrats to both Chrys and Rhonda!
My definition is similar to Alex’s. I think a dashpot is like a pepper mill, maybe the big ones a waiter brings over in a restaurant and asks if you want any on your pizza.
Thank you, Nick! 🙂
Great definition, Nick!
Now I’m thinking of pizza with freshly-ground pepper sprinkled all over….mmm.
Yay for Chris & her book – sounds awesome!
Dashpot – From German pirates, it’s a translation for X marks the spot 🙂
Thank you, Jemi! And your definition of dashpot is unique. 🙂
Now I’m thinking that the X-factor could also be known as the dashpot-determinant. 🙂
Congrats Chrys!
All the best with your book!
I’m going on a different route here… Dashpot…. Adding a dash of this or that into a pot to create an awesome meal…
Thank you so much, Michael!!
A little bit of this…a little bit of that and voila! – dinner is served! 🙂
Yay for Chrys and I’ll read your entry.
I’ve met some dashpots.
Thank you, Medeia! 🙂
I think writers are dashpots – we all have our crazy,”potty” moments! 🙂
dashpot: a potplant on wheels.
Congrats to Chrys.
Thank you, Lynda! 🙂
Lyn, too funny!
I can ‘see’ the pot as it rolls…sorry, I mean dashes away–
Hi Michelle .. good luck to Chrys with her book – it does sound interesting ..
Dashpot … I’d go with food .. whatever’s in the fridge goes into the dashpot .. for a quick supper, before dashing out for a meeting …
Cheers HIlary
Thanks, Hilary! I’m hungry right now, so I might make a dashpot. 😉
A double dash moment, Hilary! 🙂
I’ve seen Chrys’s story around – it looks good!
Dashpot: The small pottery bowl on my desk that’s filled with dashes–for when I run out of things to say———-.
Yes, I’m slowly making the rounds. 🙂
I think every writer needs one of those bowls… 🙂
Congrats, Chrys. The book falls into the enchantingly interesting category.
Dashpot – a box of ashes based on different cigar brands and traded with bitcoins.
I read your cancer story for the bloghop/anthology; it was refreshingly positive. I wanted to join in, but the wounds were too fresh for me as we were the ones left gobsmacked by the globs.
I will be posting on my blog sometime this week. Will ping you. 🙂
Enchantingly interesting? I love that! Thanks, Rekha! 😀
Hey Rekha, I understand. 🙂
I have to confess that, until a few weeks ago, I’d never heard the term bitcoins. Interesting definition.
Yay for Chrys! Her book sounds awesome.
Hmm, Dashpot. An annoying stain on the dashboard of your car that won’t come out.
Thank you, Christine! 😀
A spot on the dashboard that drives you dotty? LOL
Oh dash it all and pass the pot.
Great news about Chrys’ book.
Thanks, C Lee! And thank you for having me on your blog last week! 😀
What’s in the pot? I’m curious…
Wahoo, Chrys! I love it. Can’t wait to read it…once the family is out of town, and I’ve survived a book release. 3 surgeries? Really? You deserve medal or something.
Thank you, Crystal! I can’t wait for Soulless to come out!…Yes, three surgeries. The most serious one was spine surgery. I hope you enjoy 30 Seconds! 🙂
Grats Chrys!
Dashpot: Toilet training system designed specifically for dachshunds.
Thanks, Loni!
Doggie ablution services? Those lucky daschunds! 🙂
Congrats to Chrys!
Dashpot – the place from which cats get their craziness… when they run around the house like possessed things.
Thanks, Mary! My cats were acting like that this morning. 😛
There are lots of types of ‘animal’ dashpots… so would that be a catpot dashpot?
Congratulations, Chrys!
A dashpot it the cauldron writer’s store there unused punctuation marks (for later used!!)
Thank you! 😀
Sounds like a handy container for a writer, wouldn’t you agree? Running short of punctuation marks? Just peek in the dashpot and select one… 🙂
Congratulations to Chrys– great to see her book splashed all over blogosphere!
Dashpot…um..sounds like me in my current avatar these days. Sigh.
Thank you, Damyanti! I am slowly making it to all the blogs. 😀
Okay, should I give you the title of Ms. Dashpot?
Mmm, a dashpot is a measurement of spice?
I’m imagining an ultra modern type of mini measuring utensil? Whatdya think?
I didn’t know Chrys likes rock music. I do, too. 🙂
By the way, Michelle, I tagged for The Seven Deadly Sins Tag. Hope it’s OK. It’s over at my second blog, SittieCates Loves Stories at http://sittiecateslovestories.blogspot.com/
I LOVE rock music!!! Rock on, Sittie! 😀
Thank you for the tag, Sittie! 🙂
I’ll pop over and check it out!
Let’s see, a dashpot. It’s a tool for writers who are dash happy. Click the button and the dashes disappear from their manuscripts, automatically replaced by a better word or set of words.
Mmm. You could be sitting on a gold mine with this container.
Hi, Michelle and Chrys!
Chrys, I don’t drive either. I’ve had my beginners since forever, and went once for the road test, flunked, rescheduled, and the day I was supposed to go there was a big snowstorm–felt like the Universe was telling me not to go. I’ve never found the courage to try again. I think I’d just be way too nervous of a driver anyway… 🙁
Anyhow, congrats on the book–it sounds intriguing! Great cover, too! 🙂
Thank you so much for commenting, Gisele! I knew there were other people out there like me. I had my permit until it expired and then I just got my State ID because I knew I wouldn’t get over my fear.
Thank you!
Spinal surgery – ick! Congrats on the book, Chrys.
Yup. Not fun at all! Thank you, L. Diane!
I’m so excited for Chrys!
Dashpot- A dazed, confused, and easily amused SK. (Yes, that’s the best I got. lol)
It’s neat to know others are excited, too. Thanks, SK! 😀
SK, I love your neat definition…plus it rhymes! I think you’ve earned the title of Ms. Dashpot! 🙂
I like your definition of dashpot. I think it resembles me. ;0)
LOL. Lots of writers are claiming the title. Sounds like a Literary Dashpot Support Group is needed… 🙂
It’s a blow up toilet you can can use on the go, to well go. OCD delight!
Quite a “potty” invention. But definitely useful. LOL
Yay, Chrys!!!
Thanks, Joylene!
I love Chrys’s cover. Wow. Very cool.
Thank you, Mina! I’m happy that you like the cover. 🙂
Congrats again, Chrys! And dashpot: the secret stash of money a cheating wife keeps so she can get out of town when her husband finds out about her affair….
Smart woman!
She’s got the stash – so I’d call it a dash with panache! 🙂
Dashpot. I thought it was a nicer way of saying dipsh*t. It kind of is!
LOL Stephanie! That’s a good one…almost like a gentler way of saying it…