A to Z challenge

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Here's the rules:
1) 100 words or 1 graphic for each letter of the alphabet.

It's that easy.
And perk of the alphabet you know what's coming if you want to get ahead of it. There is no need for your work to all connect. There is no need for them to be in order.

Like the Numbers challenge, if you are stuck or would like a random word to use, poke me and I will provide.


Now everyone give me a

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Word of the Day 05/26/25 Affinity

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Affinity (noun, adjective)
affinity [ uh-fin-i-tee ]

noun, plural affinities.
1. a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
2. a person, thing, idea, etc., for which such a natural liking or attraction is felt.
3. relationship by marriage or by ties other than those of blood ( consanguinity ).
4. inherent likeness or agreement; close resemblance or connection.
5. Biology. the phylogenetic relationship between two organisms or groups of organisms resulting in a resemblance in general plan or structure, or in the essential structural parts.
6. Chemistry. the force by which atoms are held together in chemical compounds.

adjective
7. of or relating to persons who share the same interests: to arrange charter flights for opera lovers and other affinity groups.

Other Word Forms
non af·fin i·ty noun plural nonaffinities adjective

See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com
Synonyms
1. bent, leaning, sympathy, fondness, partiality
4. compatible, similarity

Antonyms
1. aversion, dislike
4. disparity, dissimilarity

Related Words
affection, closeness, fondness, leaning, rapport, sympathy, weakness

Origin: First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English affinite, from Middle French, from Latin affīnitās “connection by marriage”; equivalent to affine + -ity

Example Sentences
As has been the case with virtually all Trump's pardons, Pete Rose was exactly the sort of person with whom our president would feel a natural affinity.
From Salon

Their affinity was clear at their meeting last month in the Oval Office.
From Los Angeles Times

In the end, it’s DJ’s affinity for the "Jurassic Park" theme song that underscores her ability to thrive despite her mother’s continued emotional terrorism.
From Salon

One more recent tradition that hasn’t changed: affinity commencement celebrations.
From Los Angeles Times

“We think that there are half a billion consumers that have the right Disney affinity and income to visit one of these theme parks.”
From Los Angeles Times

Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.

Passing the Torch to Dreamy

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I managed to get 1k written today, I am doing some 911 hiatus events this summer and got started on those today. I got 92% on my law project, which I didn’t think was going to happen so yay. Now I have two big ones starting this week.

Off to you Dreamy I hope you have a creative day.

Post of Monday - just under the wire!

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Note to self: Always leave an *actual* note to self on the sink when you have an AM task that you're not used to. That way... ya might not be getting 'er done 90 minutes under the wire. Sigh.

Kaige is taking a much deserved break, and so Haldoor and I are stepping up with the Monday post the next few weeks.

How is everyone feeling about their creative endeavors this May? I'm happy with my gardening — both flower/perrenial and vegetable. Gardening gets me outdoors for anywhere from a couple of hours a day to five hours a day, sometimes. All that fresh air is very needed after our long winter. Sunshine? We've been short on that in the northeast, but I almost don't care. As long as it's not cold and I can walk, mow, prune, plant, compost and weed-whack, I'm happy.

As for writing, I'm still far behind where I used to be. I think that will improve a little as I get the gardens set up and have less I need to accomplish there.

Are you giving original fiction a shot? If you need some inspiration, here are a few prompts. Even if they net you a ficlet or a series of drabbles, maybe they're a way to give original fiction a try without committing to long form.

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