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"Comment on this entry and I will give you a letter. Write ten words beginning with that letter in your journal, including an explanation what the word means to you and why, and than pass out letters to those who want to play along."
Becky gave me L.

Languid. reminds me of hot humid summer days when you're too sticky to do anything except lay in a hammock with a glass of iced tea that's already getting watered down because the ice is melting.

Loquacious.A word I've always loved, simply because it's so descriptive, and it rolls off your tongue nicely. Usually I reserve this for one of my friends' moms, and for all those annoying little flibbertigibbets I see everywhere.

Liminal.Sometimes I think this is the only way to describe my sanity...or what's left of it. I don't know why but it always reminds me of a person sinking slowly into water.

Luminescent.Things that glow always make me smile like a little kid.

Limpid.far too over used in so-called romantic poetry. Puhlease. If I hear one more line about the object of some lovesick swain's desire described as having "eyes like limpid pools" I think I will vomit. Definitions of limpid include transparent, simple, and serene. Great, so you look like a greek statue, the ones without pupils. I have more respect for the people who are wonderful because they are "as damaged as they are beautiful". (with respect to Hugh Laurie and his wonderful role as House. Which is the best damn show ever.)

Lewd. My favorite thing to be. It's far more fun to verbally spar with the guys than to pretend to be shocked. And besides, lewdness is the reason for Mardi Gras and wet t-shirt contests. That's got to be a good thing.

Ludicrous.You can almost see people's eyebrows raise when they pronounce this one. I just wish the rapper had spelled his name right.

Lingual.a very, ah, flexible word, which lends itself to scholars and whores alike.

Limelight.I like this simply because of the history behind it. Now, people say "in the limelight" meaning the center of attention. It used to mean that one was on stage, being visible due to lots of stage lights which burned lime for fuel to produce a bright light. I've never known why but the etymology of words fascinates me.

Lady. Used by my mother to either describe my behavior (as not befitting one) or others (someone who isn't). I personally prefer the British usage: a female who has married or is heir to a duke, marquess, earl, or other minor nobility. But then again, I'd like to reinstitute chivalry and I still wish that America had some form of decent nobility other than the trashy poptarts...I mean pop stars we pass off as important.