Burp (verb) syn. bolt, rout, ruck

Burp verb 1. noisily release air from the stomach through the mouth; belch. 2. a noise made by air released from the stomach; a belch. Synonyms: bolt, rout, ruck Earliest known use: 1929 My eight-year-old son has discovered the art of burping.  I don’t know where...

I Hate Skittles

I hate Skittles.  I do not want to, as the slogan goes, “Taste the rainbow.” If a Skittle accidentally fell into my mouth, I would spit it out.  This is how I feel about most candy.  Except for sour patch kids. Levi and Isaiah, however, like...

Crazy (Maybe My Mother-in-law Was Right)

“I have two bad things to tell you and one good,” he said.  “Which do you want to hear first?” “Bad news,” I replied. “The bad news is, my Mom read your postcard AND she hates the word ‘crazy.’ It’s like a swear word to her.” ...

Swim Lessons (Holding On and Letting Go)

(Photo Source here, CC License.) Let’s just say it’s, oh, I don’t know . . . 90 degrees in the building that houses the high school’s swimming pool. And humid.  Yes, very humid, like a sauna or a spa, although you’ll want to get the very idea of any...
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