Today’s word would have been timely yesterday for Scottish people across the globe. In celebration of the birth of Scotland’s great poet, Robert Burns, many a haggis would have been addressed, followed by copious drams of whisky (note spelling, no ‘e’!!) swallowed. I dare say there are a few Burns Supper-related hangovers today!
Addressing a Haggis is achieved by someone reciting the famous Burns poem, Address to a Haggis. I have the unenviable task of doing this bit for my village this weekend, as I am the only Scottish person around for miles(I’m in England!). I need to remember to make a tiny cut in the poor cooked beast before my recital commences. It has been known for Haggii (I think this is the plural of haggis) to explode during the poem, showering unsuspecting guests in innards.
Wish me luck!
Have a fantastic Friday xx
Today’s word is supplied by John Holton. Pop over and say hi.
Here are the general rules to follow for Just Jot it January:
1. Just Jot It January starts January 1st, but it’s never too late to join in! Here, we run on the honour system; the “jot it” part of JusJoJan means that anything you jot down, anywhere (it doesn’t have to be a post, it can even be a grocery list) counts as a “Jot.” If it makes it to your blog that day, great! If it waits a week to get from a sticky note to your screen, no problem!
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