http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ditties
–noun
1. a poem intended to be sung.
2. a short, simple song.
–verb (used without object)
3. Obsolete. to sing.
–verb (used with object)
4. Obsolete. to set to or celebrate in music.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME dite < AF, OF dit(i)e poem, n. use of ptp. of ditier to compose < L dictāre; see dictate
5. My own way of using this word holds the meaning of "miscellaneous odds and ends" and sometimes short ideas in a rhyming fashion, to emphasize, and sometimes not. Short ideas, not necessarily sung or a poem.
September 3, 2009:
America is a nation of romantics. We are a Christian nation that allows other religions to practice their form of worship within certain limits. In America, in government, we keep separate the powers of religion (the church) from the powers of government.
Russian Nobility:
Russia’s nobility ended in 1917. Yet, members of the Romanov Family Association make up the bulk of the recognized Romanov family. Official website: http://www.romanovfundforrussia.org Prince Nicholas Romanovich is its the current President. His official website is http://www.nikolairomanov.com/
Portuguese Nobility:
There is usually a lot of controversy surrounding royal claimants of various countries. And Portugal is no exception, yet the current leading member in line for the throne of Portugal is Senhor Dom Duarte Pio João Miguel Rafael Gabriel de Bragança, 24th Duke of Braganza, as the legitimate claimant and king to the throne of Portugal. His official website is http://www.casarealportuguesa.org/
Chinese Nobility:
During the ending portion of the Ming Dynasty (1610s-1620s), marriage-ties were created between the Chow family and clan (Chou Dynasty) with the ruling Chun family and clan (Ming Dynasty) and the then-current Chou Dynasty succession king descendant became China’s then-current succession Emperor. http://zhoudynasty.freewebsites.com. His official website is http://himyaosui.wordpress.com.
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