So I was sitting around last night trying to figure out what I was going to say today. All I could think about was how badly my knees hurt and legs throbbed. I ran most of the 3.52 miles I accomplished and was in a tad bit of pain. Tylenol, where’s the Tylenol? And then I got to saying Tylenol so much that it started sounding absolutely ridiculous! You know how that works; you repeat a word over and over until you get to the point of slowly saying it, drawing out each vowel and syllable. By the time you’re done with your little escapade, you have completely ruined the word till you no longer recognize it.
And that led me to saying a few more absurd words and then this led me to thinking about words in general. And the dialogue that takes place all around me.
Words can hurt. They can comfort. They bully. Manipulate. Strengthen. Sooth. Make you feel loved. Sometimes hated. Encouraged. Empowered. Smart. Stupid. Sometimes a conversation needs to be dumbed-down. Sometimes we need a translator. We can regret them. Take them back. Apologize for them. They start arguments. Start wars. Bring peace. Make someone smile. Or cry. And often make us laugh. They can be politically correct. Opinionated. Ignorant.
Strange to think that such tiny things can do so much and make a great writing piece, poem, novel, etc. Words are pretty powerful. 26 letters really makes some fascinating things happen, don't you think?!
Fascinating
Faaaasciiiiinaaaaatiiiiing
Fas.cin.at.ing
Fascinatin’
Fascinating
Fascinating… yeah it sounds bizarre now!
Have a great Wednesday and tomorrow starts the Dream Destination Blog-Hop. Click on the links below if you are interesting in joining in on the fun!
Oh, thanks so much for sharing about our Hop! I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm sorry your knees are giving you such trouble. I recently fell while walking (nothing by my own clumsiness to blame!) and my knees are punishing me for it. I can just imagine how much they can hurt from running. Hope the Tylenol works its magic!
I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, they are powerful little things. And we often forget their power.
My knees hurt just thinking about running. Sad since I used to do half marathons. *sigh* The good news is your body will get stronger if you don't give up.
ReplyDeleteThe word that always sounds weird to me is bowl. Yeah, say that one a few times.
I hope your knees and legs are better today!
ReplyDeleteLetters, words, magic… all the same. We can create magic with just the right words and create worlds with one letter at a time. Yes, powerful indeed ;)
I have that problem when I edit and I have to search a fluff word out. After a while it sounds so weird. Words are awesome and powerful though.
ReplyDeleteLike listening to Spock say it over and over and over...
ReplyDeleteHope you don't hurt as much today.
Well that wasn't weird at all. I don't know how you do all that running Dani. At least you'll be fit if there's ever a zombie apocalypse. Words a powerful that's why we have to choose them carefully.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking far too much about every word I read now. You're so right, though; it's amazing what 26 letters can do.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post! It's so true about words and you know, I've thought for a very long time now, basically ever since I "became" and adult, that the old rhyme, "sticks and stones...", is SO untrue! It's a lie. Now the other one, "The pen is mightier than the sword," that one, all you have to do is look at our world and you can SEE the truth of it...
ReplyDeleteDani- because of you inspiring me I just registered for my local Color Me Rad- can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWords are HUGE and I love words. But I am far more skilled with them when I am making things up. I mean... I am a good listener with friends, so my advice is usually pretty decent, but I think too slowly to be very amusing, I am too distracted for 'small talk' and I get jumbled in conflict, so real life conversation really isn't for me. *shifty*
ReplyDeleteWith you on the pain having broken my foot this summer, but well done for running regardless :) Popping in from the ISWG FB page.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
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Hope your knees feel better soon. Thanks for the heads up about the blog hop - it looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope that your knee feels a bit better today.
ReplyDeleteAh, words.
I love them.
I always say that a word is a living, breathing entity... with taste and feel and texture...
I love your post. It's almost like a tribute to words.
Writer In Transit
Hi, Dani,
ReplyDeleteYes, word are fascinating. When I get to dwelling too much on words, I move on and then return to see what I can make of them the next time around.
So many different ways to be fascinated!
ReplyDeleteYou're so silly! But it's really true about the power of words. "The pen is mightier than the sword" and you just proved it! Thanks for sharing the blog-hop with your readers. I'm looking forward to your dream destination! :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better today. Fascinating topic, words.
ReplyDeleteMan, people like you are true troopers. lol I've only run 1 km. lol I apparently don't know how to run correctly, so it tires me out faster.
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