Today’s under-used words :-
Ubiquarian – being everywhere at once
Ulotrichous – coarse, curly as in hair
Unguiculate – long, pointed as in claws
Ululate – to howl, wail loudly
It was dreadful. For years I had to put up with it. And not just me. There was a curse upon my neighbours too.
She was ubiquarian. One minute here, the next there. Look behind you and there she was. She’d creep up on people, interrupt their conversations. She’d peer over folks shoulders as they sat on a bench, and take a bite of their sandwich. I‘d take a walk and she’d watch me from behind a bush and snarl.
From her unkempt ulotrichous hair to her unguiculate talons, she made witches look attractive. She terrified small children who clung to their mother’s legs for fear of what might befall them and frightened away the most vicious of creatures, even my pussy cat.
Some nights she’d ululate like a wild beast. Windows would rattle, street lights flicker, bats flee.
One morning I was sitting on the toilet reading my morning newspaper and she appeared in the doorway. That my friends, was the final straw. I had to divorce her.
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Love the ending Keith. Brilliant.
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I’m pleased, thank you so much Sadje.
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You’re always welcome.
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Oh my. Always a delight Keith.
Staying away from the “U” s
Cheers
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Thanks so much Se you at V’s?
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Hahaha I should have seen that coming! Hilarious.
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She didn’t! Cheers Jade.
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Amazing what you were able to live with! We’ll nominate you for a medal. 🙂
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I deserve one that’s for sure!
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Heeheehee! Glad you got free of her.
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Me too!
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You silver fox you. She just couldn’t leave you alone.
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They never can Denise!
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So good! I was wondering while reading your words list, which story you will come with, I’m not desapointed ;)) Brilliant!
U is for Unique Style
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Tha’ts really nice of you, thanks so much.
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Yikes! I wonder how he managed to put up with her for so long! I got three of them today. Great story, Keith. 🙂
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Yea! Thanks Shweta.
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ha ha ha…sweet revenge it seems
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Indeed! Cheers Balaka
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Ululating is a good reason for divorce. It does sound pretty eerie.
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It certainly does Suzy!
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Oh, man! Such a sad news for her. 😛 I was wondering what inspired a horror tale and there you went with that twist at the end. Super cool.
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Thanks so much Srivalli
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Hope it was not acrimonious and you did not have to pay hefty alimony 😉
PS: Very first thought that flashed in my mind after reading the word ‘Ubiquarian’ was that it seems to be the twin of ‘ubiquitous’ and a cousin of ‘omnipresent’
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Well spotted!they must have the same root.
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Stellar story! Love the unexpected ending and you made me laugh! Thanks goodness I wasn’t drinking my coffee. Cheers and I’ll see ya tomorrow!
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That was lucky! Cheers Kathe
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You’ll do well as a divorce lawyer Keith.
How can a judge agree on any alimony —
If as fierce as this is your plea?
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Absolutely!
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Very curious as to what this creature is.
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Unfortunately, his wife!
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LOL!
@JazzFeathers
The Old Shelter – Living the Twenties
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Cheers!
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A good ending, Keith. Enjoyed reading this one.
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The only bad part about this post was that it ended!
You’re a wonderful storyteller!
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Oh, that’s so kind of you! Thank you.
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This is why I’ve never really liked Scrabble. lol!
Black and White (Words and Pictures)
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I;m not to keen myslf I have to admit!
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So much packed into your stories – very clever.
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Thanks so much.
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