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contest, melismatic, melliferous, mellifluous, prize, words, Writing
I’ve won a prize. Not to be confused with an award.
Emma, from In Other Words had a contest even though at the time I “commented” on her post I didn’t know it was a contest…or I wouldn’t have entered Emma’s non-contest now contest. Truthfully, I don’t think she did either…that is… mean to start a contest. With or without prizes. She just made it a contest because…simply…I was the winner. At least that is what she says. She wrote to me, not personally….on, no…more like a form letter from Publisher’s Clearinghouse…and made me the winner.
Huh? Is that legal?
So there you are. I’m a winner.
What else could I do , now a Winner, but wonder how much money (or whatever) I’d won?
So. I. Asked.
What’s my prize? Is there a prize? A small token of appreciation? Medal? Statue? Statuette….?
No.Nada. Zip.
NO PRIZE!!
So I called Emma on my non-non-communicative dead-celled cell phone.
“Emma Sweet-Tea…what gives?” I asked in my dead-pan MELLIFLUOUS voice…dripping with un-melliferous MELISMATIC tones.
Emma said: “Choose a new word, and work it in…..”
That’s my prize?
Emma said: “Winner’s don’t complain. They accept. Graciously. Say, Thank you…..” 
Huh?
Put your thinking cap on, My Reader, I’ve upped the ante and have chosen not one but two words…and worked them in.
MELLIFLUOUS 1 : filled with something (as honey) that sweetens)..and
MELISMATIC 1 : groups of notes or tones sung on one syllable in plainsong.
It is My Reader’s turn.
Just remember there are NO PRIZES… No. Nada. Zip….
….and no complaining.
I thank you.
NOMINATION!!! Please copy and paste award from my site here and follow the rules to accept (it’s OK if you choose not to):
http://sarahjanelives.com/2012/07/17/one-lovely-blog-award/
You made me smile on a sleepy, headache-y Tuesday morning. And I thank you.
Looking at today’s (Tues) 1-59pm time when you posted your comment. That’s 6 hours ahead of the time zone I’m posting from. Not exceptionally good at maths (“exceptionally good” does not even register how good I am not…) leaving me to question where you are…not how or why you are…but where? Six hours time difference from west coast to east coast puts you in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean….which explains your Tuesday morning headache. Treading water….hard work…stressful. Seen any mermaids?
I’m from New Jersey. But, considering the rising sea levels, that state will soon qualify as the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, I’m sure.
When I do begin to tread water, I will keep you posted on any mermaid sightings.
Yes…thank you, please keep me posted.
Mermaid sightings: so indicative of how we view our world. I do so enjoy how you share your view….
Well, well…finally getting around to reading your blog (lazy bum that I am) whilst listening to the mellifluous sound of Serena Williams’ serves pounding the grass court of Wimbledon and resounding like a melismatic chant throughout the stands. (lame attempt but an honest one?)
Too good MoZ…nice to see you again!! Feeling good?
Winner!
Enjoying the mellifluously dulcet tones emanating melismatically form your blog is reward enough.
Your words are forever melliflerous to my ears….
Happy 4th El G!!
WE’VE GOT A WINNER….!!!!!!!!!
“Sort of” nothing, Carrie….YOU WON!!!!
See how easy this is………….
I want to comment, but I’m worried I’ll be entered into something I might not wish to be. Oops, I guess I just did comment. Well, sort of.