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Riant means mirthful, smiling, cheerful. Riant can also be defined as having a pleasant aspect, agreeable to the sight, looking bright or cheerful, etc. Riant derives from the Middle French term rire (to laugh) which derives from the Latin rīdēre (to laugh). Riant is such a bright way to describe a person's buoyant, jocund, effervescent… Continue reading Word Nerd: Riant
“Kind reminder: doing your best does not mean working yourself to any point of breakdown.” ~ Life We all want to do and be our very best, yet there is something we all must keep in mind... "Kind reminder: doing your best does not mean working yourself to any point of breakdown." Who doesn't want… Continue reading Monday Mantra 213 – Doing your best does not mean working yourself to any point of breakdown
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” ~ John Burroughs The greatest balm for the wounds of the soul lies right outside your door... "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." There is very little… Continue reading Monday Mantra 212 – I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order
Natsubate is a Japanese word that can be translated as "summer fatigue". Natsubate is the combination of the words natsu (summer) and bate, which is an abbreviation of bateru (to be very tired). Natsubate describes the fatigue (mental, emotional, and physical) that is brought on by the heat and humidity of summer weather. Natsubate has… Continue reading Word Nerd: Natsubate
“Optimism does not necessarily mean ignorance or innocence.” This is a really important aspect of optimism that can never be stated enough... "Optimism does not necessarily mean ignorance or innocence." On the whole I am an optimist. I believe that a good outcome is just as likely - if not a bit more likely -… Continue reading Monday Mantra 211 – Optimism does not necessarily mean ignorance or innocence
Alpenglow is the rosy light of the setting or rising sun seen on high mountains. Alpenglow derives from a partial translation of the German Alpenglühen, which combines Alpen (Alps) and glühen (to glow). Alpenglow is also described as an optical phenomenon that appears as a horizontal reddish glow near the horizon opposite of the Sun… Continue reading Word Nerd: Alpenglow
