While nitpicking
editing today, I discovered I’d overused forms of the word ‘amused’ in this
particular short story. So I accessed the Microsoft Word thesaurus.
Midway through the listed
options, one phrase baffled me. Detective
novel? Seriously? I saved visual proof.
Meanwhile, Tilly the cat is
breathing easy and demanding snuggle time. Right now the old gal is against my
knee. She returns to the veterinary clinic tomorrow. I hope the
doctor(s) will be pleasantly shocked.
Can you imagine how someone might have come up with ‘detective
novel’?
Keep up the good work, Tilly.
ReplyDeleteI'm scratching my head over how detective novel would be under delighted.
Have a fabulous day, Darla. Big hug to you and lots of scritches to Tilly. ♥
I am so happy about Tilly. No idea on the detective novel :)
ReplyDeleteI know, right? :) Weird. And we're happy for now, too!
DeleteThat would be a detective novel in itself to discover why and how that was included there.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you think! ~grin~
DeleteDetective Novel....Okay I like Strayers comment above!! haha. Yep, not sure about that word. Put it in one of your sentences and see how it works. I am glad Tilly is doing well and love that she is staying close for snuggle time. Lily tends to want attention right at bedtime and in the middle of the night....and of course it has to be all about her, I get no loving from her!! haha
ReplyDeleteLily is the quintessential cat. Just don't expect her to stay the same. ~grin~ When we think we have them figured out, their habits alter.
DeleteI want to know who's been editing the thesaurus. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, I have a *really* old version of Windows. I don't like change. ~grin~ But still...
DeleteDetective novel......that's truly crazy. I don't get that at all. Hope things go well at the vet.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. And thank you, my dear.
DeleteOften, it's a delightful game, to see what comes up in the search bar after I've typed in a few letters! Makes the mind reel...
ReplyDeleteI've read about these games. Heh...
DeleteThat's indeed strange! :-) I have no clue. Either a human error or a computer malfunction!
ReplyDeleteAgreed. ~nods~ Be well!
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