Monday, November 15, 2010

Companions



companion 1 |kəmˈpanyən|
noun1 a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels : his traveling companion• a person who shares the experiences of another, esp. when these are unpleasant or unwelcome : my companions in misfortune.• a person with similar tastes and interests to one's own and with whom one has a friendly relationship : drinking companions.
• Astronomy a star, galaxy, or other celestial object that is close to or associated with another.ORIGIN Middle English : from Old French compaignon, literally ‘one who breaks bread with another,’* based onLatin com- ‘together with’ + panis ‘bread.’




*Seems to me we break bread together daily out here, friends -
I am glad of your company. 


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4 comments:

  1. T. November 15, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Cheers! Sante! Salut!

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  2. Marylinn KellyNovember 15, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    We may sit in companionable stillness, our hearts and words known to each other.

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  3. Claire BeynonNovember 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks for bringing goblets and wine to the circle, T xx

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  4. Claire BeynonNovember 16, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Sitting in silence with friends is a rare and beautiful thing, Marylinn. Thank you xx

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