Boffo Bluffing Balderdash

Well, Grandma left this morning, and it was sad to see her go. I miss her hugs. She gives the best hugs in this hemisphere, or the other one, presumably (so warm and safe and tight, like she isn't planning to let go any time soon), and I realized this week that it's probably because she doesn't get to give them often enough.

While she was here, we did get to spend some special time together. Last night we played "Fictionary", the homemade version of Balderdash. (You look up words in the dictionary and players have to make up their own definitions, and then guess which definition is correct). I love this game. I think last time we played (back in June) I posted some defintions, and I thought I'd do it again. So, put your thinking caps (er, guessing caps?) on, and be ready for a few laughs...

What is the true meaning of "Haruspex"?

a) the genus of which the long-eared hare belongs to

b) a diviner in ancient Rome basing his predictions on inspections of the entrails of sacrificial animals

c) one of the lower mountain ranges

d) the shade or covering for a gas lamp

e) dust and other small objects that make up the ring or rings surrounding a planet

f) a type of chickenpox that comes with hairs on the spots.


What about "Tradescantia"?

a) a law of motion

b) the name of a planet yet to be found

c) any of a genus of American herbs

d) term used for trade routes during the 14th century

e) items eligible for marketing

f) the lack of substantial trade in a country


And last of all, "Varuna." Mattie is very proud of her entry...I bet you can't guess which is hers :)

a) a machine that simulates tornados within a controlled environment

b) an African mammal

c) a type of prism

d) a god responsible for natural and moral order in the cosmos

e) an atoll able to sustain plant life

f) Rachel Ray's best friend


Truth to be revealed in the next post...