I always thought the word “felicity” meant easy. And it does, kind of. One of the definitions is, and I quote from Merriam-Webster online, “a pleasing manner or quality especially in art or language,
“an apt expression.”
So it seems to me that it means a way of wording something that makes the something easy to understand. Yes? Yeah, okay. I’m trying to justify myself. Is it working?
The first two definitions of “felicity” from the same source are, “a : the quality or state of being happy; especially : great happiness, b : an instance of happiness,
“something that causes happiness.”
So I suppose it really means happiness.
“Felicity” always reminds me though of an early 2000’s TV show called Felicity. I never watched it. I do recall seeing previews in which a woman (presumably Felicity, played by Keri Russell) seemed to be always in a state of angst. Which would have made the show quite ironic I suppose. I don’t enjoy watching ironic shows – they make my head hurt.
There’s one other thing the word reminds me of – felicitations, meaning best wishes or, as a translation from French, congratulations. I’ve always wondered at people saying congratulations to an individual for turning a year older. But it is indeed the way some say happy birthday. Weird.
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January 23, 2016 at 1:51 am
I always thought it had something to do with happiness. Reminds me of Feliz Navidad (Merry Christmas in Spanish)
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January 22, 2016 at 9:49 pm
I had no idea what felicity means. This is a great post. Thanks. Now I have a new word to chew on.
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January 22, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Thank you! I hope you find it tasty. 😀
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January 22, 2016 at 9:29 pm
http://finallyawriter.com/2016/01/22/httplindaghill-com20160122just-jot-it-january-22st-snow/
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January 22, 2016 at 7:57 pm
I had to ponder this one a bit before coming up with my response. Good prompt!
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January 22, 2016 at 9:51 pm
Your response is excellent, Vic. It resonates. 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 10:41 pm
Thanks so much, that means a lot to me!
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January 22, 2016 at 5:14 pm
http://rhymeswithbug.com/2016/01/22/finding-felicity/
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January 22, 2016 at 1:47 pm
I like the idea of saying felicitations instead of congratulations! Seems more genuine!
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January 22, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Right? 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 12:35 pm
I hate ironic shows as well, although I have not seen Felicity!
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January 22, 2016 at 7:54 pm
I’m not alone! hehe
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January 22, 2016 at 12:35 pm
Reblogged this on chrllrobb and commented:
Here is a fun thing to do if anyone likes these kinds of posts. Read and have fun! 😀
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January 22, 2016 at 7:49 pm
Thanks for the reblog! 😀
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January 23, 2016 at 12:35 pm
You are very welcome. 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
If you fancy a challenge.. Just Jot it January by Linda Hill.. I have read a couple of the responses and they are terrific.
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January 22, 2016 at 7:45 pm
Thanks for the reblog! 😀
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January 22, 2016 at 8:11 am
This is a fun prompt. Make’s sense since that’s part of the prompt. 😉
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January 22, 2016 at 8:33 am
It does – and it is! 😀
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January 22, 2016 at 5:18 am
I recall the Tv show as well, but I never watched it either.
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January 22, 2016 at 9:14 am
It apparently lasted four seasons, so somebody must have watched it. 😛
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January 22, 2016 at 5:15 am
https://cornerofconfessions.wordpress.com/2016/01/22/felicity-just-jot-it-jan-22nd/
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January 22, 2016 at 4:11 am
Over here, to “men of a certain age” (myself included) the only image that’s likely to be brought to mind by the word “Felicity” is that of the lovely Felicity Kendall; most famous for her role as Barbara Good in the ’70s BBC self-sufficiency comedy, The Good Life.
Here’s the first episode, with Barbara helping Tom (the fantastic, late, great Richard Briars) celebrate his birthday…
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January 22, 2016 at 9:12 am
I hadn’t heard of that one before. Thanks for sharing the video. 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 9:23 am
Classic British comedy at its innocent best.
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January 22, 2016 at 9:50 am
It’s been so long since they put toys in cereal boxes I’d forgotten they did it.
I need a balloon. 😉
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January 22, 2016 at 1:20 pm
Thank you, thank you! I was thinking of an episode of the Good Life the other day (I’d forgotten Felicity Kendall was in it — I think of her as a blond in Rosemary & Thyme), and I couldn’t remember the show’s name.
Now, I’m watching the first episode — will look for more. Brings back “good” memories and the time-frame I watched the Goods.
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January 22, 2016 at 1:22 pm
Haha, glad to be of service. I believe most of them are on YouTube.
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January 22, 2016 at 2:07 pm
Thanks for the tip.
Of course, I’ve been looking up other favourites such as the Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin. I can do the dialogue to some episodes still and I haven’t seen it in years.
To the Manor Born, Yes, (Prime) Minister, etc.
Wonderful sitcoms — just wild and eccentric enough to be hilarious.
Two PBS channels I get do run a lot of older British material. Of these, Keeping Up Appearances is my favourite.
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January 22, 2016 at 3:37 am
I thought of the congratulations but then also remembered a girl at school. I was stumped then decided to give it a character and make her a bringrt of joy , happiness and all the lovely meanings. I like your style Linda! 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 9:10 am
Thanks, Willow! I look forward to reading your post. 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 9:30 am
🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 2:28 am
I was eager to see how many people use the TV program. I got one.:-)
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January 22, 2016 at 9:09 am
I was actually surprised at how long ago it was on TV!
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January 22, 2016 at 2:27 am
I hear Felicity, I remember a rather odd girl with that as a name at school!
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January 22, 2016 at 9:07 am
It’s a bit of an odd name, isn’t it?
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January 22, 2016 at 11:01 am
Like her… Lol!!!
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January 22, 2016 at 11:04 am
Hehe. 🙂
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January 22, 2016 at 11:05 am
😁😁😁
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January 22, 2016 at 2:14 am
I learnt another new word today: felicitations! Thank you, Linda. 😄
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January 22, 2016 at 9:06 am
You’re welcome! And thanks again for the prompt, Fun! 😀
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January 22, 2016 at 9:17 am
My pleasure 😉
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