Word of the Week

I have zero e-mails in my work inbox. HURRAY for me. Why is that such a big deal?

Me: "Rusty, how many e-mails do you have in your inbox?"
Rusty: "346."

And THAT sports fans, is why it is such a big deal. So in boredom, I decided that I would do something on my blog like word of the day. The fact of the matter is, I will never remember to write about a word of the day on Saturday, or Sunday, or any day where I'm not bored out of my mind. And thus the word of the week has just been created.

Where does this week's word of the week come from, you ask? Allwords.com and I've got to tell you... it's a good one.

"Caterpillar"

That's right ladies and ... Tripp, the word of the week is caterpillar.

"Definition--the larva of a butterfly or moth, which has a segmented worm-like body and is often hairy or conspicuously patterned.

Discussion--Caterpillars come in many forms. Some are hairy, such as the woolly bear caterpillar of the Isabella tiger moth, that many believe can predict the length of the coming winter. Others, such as the caterpillars of large night-flying moths like the luna moth and Cecropia moth, are smooth and green. Many caterpillars have protective devices such as sharp spines that secrete an irratating substance or odor. Still, caterpillars are devoured by birds and the remaining caterpillars are voracious eaters that devour foliage.

Caterpillars have silk glands that open into a mouth part called the spinneret. The caterpillar exudes a silk strand continuously as it moves along. Many caterpillars use the thread to build a cocoon in which to pupate. Most molt their skin (to accommodate growth) five or six times before pupation.

In recent times, caterpillar or caterpillar tread has taken on a mechanical meaning that of the circular tracks, passing over a number of wheels, on which tanks, tractors, and other vehicles intended for rough terrain run."

Does anyone else feel smarter?

Stay tuned for next week's "Word of the Week" and look for more random posts as I continue to find more hobbies, which I clearly need!