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Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit (Oojamaflip).
Saw earlier today that blogger friend J posted a photo of a ‘whatchamacallit’ on the One-Word Sunday challenge of blog site Travel With Intent. J’s blog post title is actually called ‘Oojamaflip‘ which is seemingly the same as a ‘whatchamacallit’, but MB was previously unaware of the ‘Oojamafip’ word (egad!)
For those not in the know, a ‘whatchamacaliit’ is a word used to describe something we can not remember the name of. So the 2 kids in the below photo (from Saudi Arabia near the town of Buraidah) are gazing at a whatchamacallit, MB not being able to remember the name of that rock formation.
Sadly, as with many things in Saudi Arabia, the monument is defaced with graffiti. MB has often thought and stated of Saudi Arabia, that it is full to the brim with religious protocol, theory and formal practice, but is very light of living one’s life in any meaningful way by the rules or lessons of that same religion. MB thinks that many Saudi Arabians should actually refer to their religion as the ‘whatchamacallit’!
Will look forward to your entries.
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Thank you J.
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Welcome to the One Word Challenge, MB.
My topics are usually saner, but I get the feeling you’ll be able to give us a good angle whatever topic I provide.
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Will try my best D!
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Isn’t it sad when religion — any religion — robs life of its richness and meaning, instead of adding to it? Good thing there are whatchamacallits to restore our sense of curiosity and wonder.
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Works for me, MB. Thanks for playing along and have a wonderful week!
janet
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Thanks J. I have signed up to Debbie’s blog so will follow you guys weekly and post yet more awesome MB shots!
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We shall all hold our breaths in anticipation, MB. 🙂 You can also participate in Six-Word Saturday, which is enjoyable, too.
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OK. Count me in. Am a total sucker for any ladies suggestions!
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🙂
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