On Saturday, I volunteered to play a game. As a result, I have been assigned the letter 'W'. My assignment is for me to "give you ten words that start with this letter and then a brief description of what those words mean to me".

1. West Viriginia. My second home, the location of my college, my dream from age four. I moved away 11 years ago; I miss life here every day.

2. Wytopitlock (Maine). A bomming metropolis of approximately 100 people. My brother in-law hails from here.

3. Wunderbar. The German word for 'wonderful'. I think this word should start with a "V". ( I lack the capability of throwing in the umlaut, so please pretend it's there.)

4. Warehouse. I spend 95 percent of my day here, counting things.

5. Wellspring. An awesome, but expensive organic store. I would rather shop at the Treehugger store.

6. (The) Wiggles. A children's show with color-coordinated hosts. Quite possibly a cult, it may be best to limit exposure of both you and your children. You have been watching too much of this show if you develop a crush on any of them. Especially Jeff.

7. Wicca's Charm. A (research/investigative) book about the attraction of becoming a Wiccan. Written by Catherine Edwards Sanders, it is a fascinating series of interviews and history of the varied 'denominations' of the Wiccan religion. (A good, slow read).

8. Weep No More, My Lady. Originally a song (from the 40s, maybe?), this is more likely known as the title of a book by Mary Higgins Clark.

9. Wrong-headed. A colorful way to call someone stubborn. This term should be brought back.

10. Wordnerd. The person who gave me this assigment. More importantly, the person who encouraged me (over about 3-4 months) and convinced me that I was, indeed, qualified to have a blog 'o my own. Thank you.

As I drink my (decidedly un-Community) coffee and prepare to head off to work, my brain is a jumble of W's - and why I am thankful for the many words that begin with them. Have a great day!