My fascination with E

I'm not particularly sure how it started...and there are days when I wish it would end. And to make it even more complicated, the specialized reading conference I was at a couple of weeks ago had the facilitator saying "e is the most powerful letter in the English language." Well, from a spelling and phonics perspective, duh...., but it still doesn't explain why I'm enamoured (sorry, just had to use one).
Maybe it started when someone described me as not only enigmatic, but elusive as well. Neither of the descriptors is intentional on my part, though it does seem that they are accurate on at least some level. They also both start with "e."
Then there is the whole "Word a Day" thing sent to me by my friend who refers to me as an erudite. Go figure. Another one....
Thus, what has ensued (sheesh, that was totally unintentional) is a plethora of people trying to come up with "e" words that will astound and amaze. Ok. Fair enough. I only used plethora because I love the word. It should start with "e." I'm sure it does in another language.
"Effusive" is one I was already familiar with. I have another friend who became smitten with the word "effulgent" after one brief email. Great word, "effulgent."
Now all I have to do is figure out how to get "hokey doodle" figured in to the mix and I'm good to go.
Want the piece de resistance? When I spell-checked this post, "effulgent" is not a known word in this on-line dictionary. I double-checked my trusty Chamber's though, and there it was. Teeny tiny print and all. Perhaps others need to be effusive in their praise of "e" and get it added to the online word bank. It would make me very happy indeed.

It's about time....

Sheesh... one would think I'd get around to this more often... The Captivating study was wonderful. I heard from a woman, just today, who had given the book to a friend, just how much it impacted the "doors of her soul," as she called it. It's just neat to be part of the journey.
We have moved on to Wild at Heart, another highly recommended read for both men and women. I'm interested in hearing from people who have read it to get your thoughts on how it impacted your journey as man, dad, brother, son, mom...