Linguistically related to "Tarantism" are "Tarantula", the spider that allegedly inspired the dancing, and the "Tarantella", a modern Italian dance said to resemble the effects of the spider bite.
absquatulate! WOW! That comes close to explaining how my husband's bees "obsconded" sometime during the winter, taking the queen and the honey with them. Only a handful of "rebels" stayed behind. We don't know why bees do this, but maybe like you and your children, claustrophobia closed in ... cabin fever? ... and they escaped to Cabo.
I absolutely love these, both the illustrations and the words. I was bitten by a spider in my garden earlier in the week. Thankfully, it didn't result in tarantism which sounds rather impractical 😂
I have heard if you learn something new everyday, it keeps you from aging. I love learning on your page plus smiling at your clever, colorful drawings. Thank you
My night light shines the spiders
in the corners cadavers wrapped and I run .
Reads like a terrifying haiku!
Hmph, I got only one this time. I'm not talking to you anymore, Grant.
*absquatulates whilst sobbing*
Ha! Next week will be easier, I promise
Love these, Grant😅
Thanks Diane!
Linguistically related to "Tarantism" are "Tarantula", the spider that allegedly inspired the dancing, and the "Tarantella", a modern Italian dance said to resemble the effects of the spider bite.
Yes! I should have explained that in the post :) Originally had "tarantella" as the word but then I found out about tarantism and had to change it.
absquatulate! WOW! That comes close to explaining how my husband's bees "obsconded" sometime during the winter, taking the queen and the honey with them. Only a handful of "rebels" stayed behind. We don't know why bees do this, but maybe like you and your children, claustrophobia closed in ... cabin fever? ... and they escaped to Cabo.
Interesting, hope they return. 😊 And I believe "absquatulate" is a deliberate convolution of "abscond"
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dear grant,
thank you for these as always. i especially enjoyed learning the word "absquatulate."
i'd say more, but i've got to absquatulate.
much love,
myq
Ha! Thank you
More wonderful!
I absolutely love these, both the illustrations and the words. I was bitten by a spider in my garden earlier in the week. Thankfully, it didn't result in tarantism which sounds rather impractical 😂
Yes, the constant dancing seems fun at first, but it might get in the way of other important tasks...
Thanks for more fabulous, marvelous, wonderful words!
Glad you enjoyed them!
I massively enjoy your words, explanations, and drawings. You’ve added spice to my life. Thank you.
I have heard if you learn something new everyday, it keeps you from aging. I love learning on your page plus smiling at your clever, colorful drawings. Thank you