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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Monday, September 15, 2025

Discombobulated

I've been having trouble with my computer today....so I'm feeling a bit discombobulated. It's 10+ years old....and I have been in denial about the fact that I might have to replace it.

I'm writing this post on Margie's computer....but I have no access to my photos or all the other resources I tap into when I'm writing a post.  Margie's computer is actually Connie's old computer...so it is pretty old too.

So I'm going to unplug....shut down my computer....and set aside my discombobulation for tonight and go do something in the studio. I know I'll find some joy there.

I'll deal with this tomorrow. 


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  1. dotty seiter: now playingSeptember 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM

    Out of genuine curiosity about the etymology of the word discombobulate, I googled it, which act now allows me to bounce back to you the joy I found as a result of your discombobulation.

    Here's a breakdown of its etymology:
    Discombobulate (verb): This is the original form of the word.
    Origin: It emerged in American English in the 1820s and 1830s.
    Humorous Intent: It was part of a trend of creating funny, elaborate-sounding words to express simple ideas.
    Pseudo-Latinism: The structure mimics Latinate words but uses invented components to create a jocular effect, rather than drawing from true Latin roots.
    Origin of the Name: One theory is it's a comical alteration of "discomfit" or "discompose," meaning to upset or disconcert.
    Nonsense root: The core, "-bob-" or "-bobule-", is essentially a meaningless, amusing sound rather than a real word, making the whole word a "fake" learned term.

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeSeptember 16, 2025 at 8:33 AM

      This is brilliant Dotty! the fact that it has a humorous origin makes me happy! Creating funny, elaborate-sounding words to express simple ideas is pure joy. Now I want to make some up myself!!! I'll be thinking about this all day.

      And so far this morning...my computer is working. So I can put off the inevitable for just a bit longer.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM

    I hope you've been able to get your computer working again, MaryAnn. Good luck with it! Judy

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeSeptember 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks Judy....it's working this morning. We'll see. I do think I need to get a new one soon.

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