Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

What's your synonym, definition or example for: 


Sentence/example: The derecho blew through the Midwest, flattening crops. 

 

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Did you know, an emoji😊 can trigger a dopamine response? I.E., a like can make you feel good.

25 Interesting Science Facts 2026 – Unusual & Surprising You Didn’t Know 

 


 

 

23 comments:

Andrew said...

😊😊😊

Andrew said...

PS. Sorry about the tyre spam. I had nothing to do with it.

Sandra Cox said...

Love the emojis, Andrew. They made me smile.
AND I know ya didn't:)

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Awwww....sweet post, dear Sandra! Yes, I do like the emojis as well! I use them quite a bit but I am on my computer now and not sure how to implement them here....yet! Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend. :)

da tabbies o trout towne said...

that isn’t all that…wind…flattened….it left a πŸ₯΅ hot damn πŸ‘Ή mess 😾‼️

J.P. Alexander said...

Lindas imagenes. Te mando un beso.

Birgit said...

My dog's farts ate like a derecho. I can buy that about the likes. It works on me

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Trump has blown through Washington like an evil, malevolent, destructive derecho, and there is no indication that it is about to end. The winds of evil blow strong and no happy emoticon is going to change that.

CJ Kennedy said...

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Jeanie said...

I guess I'm not surprised about the dopomine but dericho was a new one to me.

The Happy Whisk said...

I have not heard of the word. I do love ❤️ πŸŽƒπŸ©πŸ‚πŸ“Έ these!

Sandra Cox said...

Same here, Jeanie:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Linda:) Waving. Glad you enjoyed the post. Other than copying and pasting the emojis. I don't either. Let me know when you figure it out:)

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, JP:) Sending you hugs.

Sandra Cox said...

Heh. Love it.

Susan Kane said...

I am just trying the use emojis for simple stuff. Pretty weak here.

Sandra Cox said...

Birgit, Me too, on the emoticons. I love the smiley faces:)

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Ivy:) They are fun for sure:)

Sandra Cox said...

Yikes! Sorry to hear that, FSG.

Sandra Cox said...

David, Purrfect use of both words.
I'm pinning my hopes on November.

Adam said...

I read it like a Spanish lesson, it means "straight." which makes no sense to the storm thing

But then again neither does El Nino "The boy."

Sandra Cox said...

I hear ya, Susan.

Sandra Cox said...

True that.