Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
to get creative with the word “pogonip”.
Thanks, Martha! Here’s where the prompt took me.
Sacagawea called it “Pogonip”
Have you ever heard about pogonip?
You probably have but by another name; it is a meteorological occurrence and is nothing else than frozen fog.
The first known use of pogonip was in 1865. Most sources agree that the origin of this word comes from the Shoshone Native American tribe. Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who, at age 16, met and helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806) to explore the Louisiana Territory.
I have read that Pogonip derived from, payinappih, which means “cloud”.
This is “Pogonip” by Punch Overland
This is “Sacagawea” by Ryan Durfee
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
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I had no idea such a thing existed! We get nippy weather but never anything like that.
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Not in my neck of the woods either, thank goodness!
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This is so interesting. I do love learning new words, and you made it so interesting. In my teens, I read a book about Sacagawea that I loved and it got me interested in reading (just a side note). Hope you are well, Nancy! 🙂
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I probably read the same book, Brenda, as I have a very clear memories of Sacajawea and Lewis & Clark! So glad you enjoyed today’s post. I’m coming along, thank you. This last surgery was the most difficult and it’s going to take a little while longer before I am fully mended. Thanks so much for asking. 💕
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We have it all the time and it’s a bitch to drive in! but I get the attraction…
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Not my thing, but it must be gorgeous to see 😌
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Well.i never 💜💜
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IKR?!? 💜
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What a lovely video you found Nance and great music too🙌
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Thanks, ange! I’m so glad you enjoyed the videos 😊
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💜
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Brr… this made me want to shut my windows on this getting warm day. Thanks for teaching us [or me anyway] two new woeds.
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I know what you mean, Ernie; too damn cold for me! I am more than ready for spring! Always my pleasure to share. Enjoy the warmth! Woof woof 🐶 😊
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70 right now has my tail wagging Bark Bark
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🐶
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I was hoping so much when I posted that prompt that someone would respond exactly as you have. I love it! Thank you!!!
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Martha, when you toss out a word like that, it needs a PSA disguised as an ordinary WordPress post! Throw in a few audio visuals and call it a day. 😂 This really was great fun; I appreciate all the lesser known words you send our way. You never know when these facts will pop up in a game of Trivial Pursuit! Thanks for a great comment and fun words. ✨
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You’re welcome! I try not to do this, but sometimes… I can’t help myself. I look something up and I think it’s cool (or in this case, cold) and there you go!! ❄️
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Well, I think it’s great! Keep ’em coming, Martha 🥶
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Thank you!!! I will.
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Huh… I learned something new.. loved the animated video, btw. Had me chuckling.
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Yay! I loved that video, too! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Nigel. 😊
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You’re welcome, Nancy.
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What a great way to introduce a new word! I’d envisioned a critter from Walt Kelly, but this is much better. Different environment!
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It really is fascinating and amazing to think how much is out there we don’t know about. Thanks very much for sharing your thoughts, Liz.
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So interesting!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thanks very much, Lisa
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That frozen fog has a way of sticking to everything it touches.
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I bet it does! I’m glad I haven’t experienced it.
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