header

header

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

O Is For Oatmeal


Have you ever noticed that some nouns also described that object's color?
Oatmeal is like that.  Oatmeal is a food and a color.
I have an oatmeal colored sweater!
Orange is like that.  So is peach, wine, and sapphire.
They are a type of homonym...words that are spelled
and pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Can you think of any?
How about olive?

I'm all linked up with the A to Z Challenge!
Click on the link on my sidebar to learn more!

♥

Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

40 comments:

  1. MariApril 16, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I like oatmeal - both the color and the food. I also love chocolate. The color is good, the candy is better!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Chatty CroneApril 16, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I love love love oatmeal. sandie

    ReplyDelete
  3. MarthaApril 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    mmm, yum. Oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon. Maybe I'll have some for breakfast!

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I never thought of it like that but you're right, oatmeal is a color,

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 16, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      yes it is! So is ruby, emerald, lemon.... haha.

      Delete
  5. WandaApril 16, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Don had oatmeal this morning, and I was wearing my oatmeal linen skirt today!! How about that!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 16, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      it's a serendipity kind of thing! haha...love that!

      Delete
  6. LindaApril 16, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    I had my overnite oats this morning..like every morning...with yogurt and fresh strawberries..
    The colour oatmeal is very versatile...
    Applies to many different shades...
    I like that...
    and I also like that you mentioned this..


    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 7:56 AM

      there are a few bloggers that make overnite oatmeal!

      Delete
    2. LindaApril 17, 2013 at 9:11 AM

      Like opal... or green...what's up with that? haha!
      I shouldn't be so judgemental...
      But...sometimes I am!

      Enjoy the sunshine...we are off to the cottage!!

      Cheers!
      Linda :o)

      Delete
    3. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      haha...unfortunately, they flunked the quiz. But we'll love them anyway. lol....

      Delete
  7. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 17, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Hi Betsy .. Opal ... love the thought though .. cheers Hilary

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      I don't think opal is one, hilary. I've never heard someone described something as "opal in color".

      Delete
  8. Old KittyApril 17, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Green!! I think! LOL!! Take care
    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      No, I don't think green is one! Green isn't a noun, like olive or ruby.

      Delete
  9. Tara TylerApril 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    i love how blogs can convey the voice of the writer.
    you are sweet, soothing and observant. gorgeous pictures and simple, poignant posts!
    no wonder you hav so many followers!

    ps, i see you mentioning ohio, i live in mason =)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 7:54 AM

      Hi Tara! Thanks for visiting! And it's good to see another Ohio blogger! :)

      Delete
  10. JaniceApril 17, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Oatmeal is such a great way to begin the day.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      It's very good for you...but I never eat it! ha. Just wear it, I guess. lol....

      Delete
  11. Gloria BakerApril 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I love oatmeal and you have reason I love the color I would like have a sweater of this color; just beautiful! xo

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

      I love my oatmeal colored sweater! My boys each had teddy bears that were that color and the little tag on them said "Oatmeal" for their names when they were new! Very cute. I wonder where those bears are....

      Delete
  12. Gloria BakerApril 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    and love the plat of course lol

    ReplyDelete
  13. Pat HattApril 17, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Never really took notice before
    Of them at my shore
    But yeah orange and peach I knew
    Ruby too
    And with oatmeal in view
    Here at your zoo
    Can I go back to E and say ewww? lol

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      you may say eww
      just like I did on your post, too!
      hahaha.

      Delete
  14. OutcastApril 17, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    That's so weird Betsy, I never thought of how oatmeal would count as one of those things that a colour and a noun, so interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  15. MarthaApril 17, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    My crayon box once had a color called Macaroni and Cheese.
    Oh, and how about teal?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 5:45 PM

      no, teal is only a color (except for your name, of course. haha.) Do you know the origin of that? Would be interesting...is it French?

      Delete
    2. MarthaApril 17, 2013 at 8:01 PM

      The name is a derivative of Diehl, but it is not only a color. Check out blue-winged or cinnamon teals and see what you find.

      Delete
    3. MarthaApril 17, 2013 at 8:02 PM

      Diehl is German, Meant to say that too.

      Delete
    4. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      oh, that is so cool...ok, yes, it is certainly a homonym!
      I know someone with the last name, Diehl!

      Delete
  16. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Yummy oatmeal! How about turquoise or eggplant?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Betsy BrockApril 17, 2013 at 5:46 PM

      yes...both of those are excellent! I didn't think of either!

      Delete
  17. California GirlApril 17, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Yes but which came first, the chicken or the egg?

    ReplyDelete

I'm serving coffee! Stay and chat!
And no awards, please! Your comments are my awards!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)