Tuesday, September 07, 2010

vi·gnette

As usual, my vocabulary exceeds my pronunciation.  My Mama always bemoaned the fact that I didn't have my year of phonics.  Afton Elemetary was messing with the curriculum, the year I was in First or Second Grade.  They promoted me anyway, and the next year went back to teaching Phonics.  Meanwhile, I missed my year of Phonics!  And was never able to catch that train again.  My Mama was right.  I needed those Phonics.  I still need those Phonics!   PS:  my Mama was always right. Tho I didn't always like to admit it! 

Anyway, back to Vignette:  : a running ornament (as of vine leaves, tendrils, and grapes) put on or just before a title page or at the beginning or end of a chapter; also : a small decorative design or picture so placed


2a : a picture (as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper b : the pictorial part of a postage stamp design as distinguished from the frame and lettering

3a : a short descriptive literary sketch
 
Here!  But  rather than a short descriptive literary sketch, insert a short cameo.  A quick pic.  A moment in time!  Photos of my summer!
 
 






I cannot make these photos do what I want!  They won't increase in size . . . or they won't decrease.  Doesn't matter.  Whatever I want, they don't.  But sure did enjoy this summer with my children and grandchildren at the cabin!  Let's do it all again.  And quick!  Thanks for a great year, ya'all!


4 comments:

Kristy said...

Good pics! I think maybe we should order you "Hooked on Phonics" for Christmas? Just kidding! I never thought you had issues with pronunciation other than trying to say "feesh" instead of "fish". Ha!

Nance said...

and what about creek and crick? or waft? how the heck to I pronounce that? Chic -- sheek? shick? tomato? tomatto? Let's call the whole thing off!

Erica Jo said...

looks like a GREAT summer. . . can't wait to do it all again next summer!

Kristy said...

Did you see Jack's pretty hazel eyes?