Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Iambic, Incognito and Inane

"The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."

-Emily Dickinson

ABC Wednesday is a word meme with participants from around the world. Our Host, Mrs. Nesbitt hails from Great Britain. Says Mrs. Nesbitt: "Some have been with us from the very first round, others have joined in along the way! What fun! Each week we are taken across the globe to see the varied and exciting contributions people have taken the time to discover and capture! ABC Wednesday is now entering a 3rd year of fun! I'll raise a glass to you all!". We started with the letter, "A" and each week we post something in regards to the next letter of the alphabet. This week's letter is, "I".

Imprints

Imprints of oryx tracks at White Sands Monument, NM. These creatures get very large and will defend themselves with their horns. They are residents of the White Sands Desert (brought in). Folks have told tales that their horns are sharp enough to go through a radiator. Some have seen a coyote impaled by these creatures...

Anyway, I was fortunate to NOT have a first hand encounter with this animal!

Ipu

This one is specifically a ipu heke. A Hawaiian percussion instrument used for hula dancing. Check out the provided links to find out more about this instrument. This is a particularly large ipu heke.

Incense

Incognito

That would be yours truly going incognito. Nothing like a pair of sunglasses and a hat to go 'underground' with!

And, let's not forget one of my most favorite "I" words: iambic as in iambic pentameter. I htink rap music falls into the definition of this.

Another good "I" word that I find myself using quite regularly is, inane.

And, last, but not least, is the imperial system. Before I committ any more infractions, I shall stop here!

19 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Great variety and very clever selections for the "I" day!! We do have fun with this meme, don't we?
Love your post as always!

Sylvia

Mara said...

I love the imprints!

Richard Lawry said...

The White Sands photo is awesome. I have been to the sand dunes in Colorado, but have never been to White Sands.

An Arkies Musings

Jane Hards Photography said...

As always such an eclectic mix.

d smith kaich jones said...

Imprints are one of my very favorite things, being kin to handprints. :) What great words. I words are my favorite.

:) Debi

Leslie: said...

Lots of great I words here! I love your incognito photo! :D

My goodness, even your word verification begins with an I today! lol

mrsnesbitt said...

Wow! What an INSPIRING post!
Thanks so much.
Dxxx

Tumblewords: said...

Indeed, these are incredible I's. I had no idea there were oryx in NM. Incognito is the only way to go, sometimes!

Kate said...

Your posts obviously do not allow you to post incognito. Good job!

Reader Wil said...

Great selection of I words! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!

Roger Owen Green said...

are you incognito so you can lead the insurrection?

interesting. intriguing.

WV: event; must be true; the WV doesn't lie

Rune Eide said...

Bingo for the imprints picture!

Jay said...

Your posts are always fun and full of information!

Love the imprints!

photowannabe said...

Love the variety of I words and pictures to go with them. Very original. Didn't know about that animal in New Mexico. Interesting. Don't think you are inane either...

Linda Jacobs said...

Never heard of an ipu. I learned something new!

EG CameraGirl said...

Cool post, well done! Incognito is the best way to go, I think. LOL

Judi said...

Wonderful examples of the letter 'I'. Love the imprints.

Paula In Pinetop said...

OK, Ms. Incognito !!!!! That is pretty cool!

Loved your work at 9 x 9.

Anonymous said...

simply beautifully captured shots....lovely!

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