Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Writerly Wednesday and Did You Know

 What is  your example, sentence, synonym or definition for:

Mine: As always, the moonglade was quite beautiful.

AND

Did you know, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the Scarlet Letter after being let go from his government job in Salem, Massachusetts when the opposing party won the presidential election?

*Nathaniel got his job through the Democratic Party and incoming president Zachary Taylor was a  Whig. 

For more information on Nathaniel Hawthorne: 10 Things You May Not Know About Nathaniel Hawthorne | HISTORY


 

19 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Moonglade isn't a word I know - though I love seeing it.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - when it's been clear ... our moon has had some wonderful settings in the sky ... while I'm afraid Nathaniel Hawthorne has escaped me ... I've had a quick glance: interesting family ... cheers Hilary

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I wonder what the Whig party would be like today - Independents?

Jamie Ghione said...

Never heard "moonglade."
And I echo Alex about the Whigs, and other defunct political parties--what would they have been like today?

Sandi said...

And that inspired the Scarlet Letter? Wow!

Jeanie said...

Which just goes to show that getting fired isn't always a bad thing. Moonglade -- such a lovely word!

Sandra Cox said...

Hi EC, It wasn't one I'd heard of either, but I love the imagery it evokes.

Sandra Cox said...

Hils, Our moon has had some wonderful settings indeed.
Cheers,

Sandra Cox said...

Alex, Could well be.I admit to getting confused about the former parties. Sigh.

Sandra Cox said...

Good question, Jamie.

Sandra Cox said...

Jeanie, In this instance it worked out, didn't it?:) I agree whole heartedly on Moonglade:)

Andrew said...

I don't have a word for moonglade, but I imagine an open area in a forest flooded with moonlight.

Christine said...

Interesting word and fact

Citu said...

No lo sabía, te mando un beso.

Birgit said...

I’d love to see a moon glade right now. I have tht 60s song by Van Morrison go through my head right now.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Christine. Glad you think so.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Andrew, Close. Very close. It's the reflection of the moon on water, though to my mind, your definition makes more sense.

Sandra Cox said...

JP, Sending you a hug.

Sandra Cox said...

Birgit, LOL on the moon earworm:)