Sough as a verb means to moan, murmur, or sigh, while Sough as a noun means a sighing, rustling, or murmuring sound. Sough originates with the Old English swōgan (to make a noise), which is kin to the Gothic gaswogjan (to groan). Sough is one of those absolutely lovely descriptive words that I feel should… Continue reading Word Nerd: Sough
Month: June 2021
Affirmation Mondays 305 ~ Summertime is Always the Best of What Might Be
"Summertime is always the best of what might be. " ~ Charles Bowden Summer in the Northern Hemisphere has arrived... "Summertime is always the best of what might be." The longest day of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere has passed by, bringing with it thick, hot air that hangs low with a hint… Continue reading Affirmation Mondays 305 ~ Summertime is Always the Best of What Might Be
Affirmation Mondays 304 ~ Choose hope Choose joy Choose Love
"Choose hope. Choose joy. Choose love." ~ Ella Patrice There is always a choice... "Choose hope. Choose joy. Choose love." Life is all about choices. It's all about making decisions and taking (or not taking) action. With this in mind, think to the last choice you had. What was your prevailing attitude when you made… Continue reading Affirmation Mondays 304 ~ Choose hope Choose joy Choose Love
Affirmation Mondays 198 – Having boundaries is a form of self-love and self-respect
“Having boundaries is a form of self-love and self-respect.” ~ Life Wisdom Having healthy boundaries is an essential and vital aspect of self-care... "Having boundaries is a form of self-love and self-respect" There is a certain school of thought that makes the idea of personal boundaries in relationships is unimportant or makes one off-putting and… Continue reading Affirmation Mondays 198 – Having boundaries is a form of self-love and self-respect
Word Nerd: Furtive
Furtive is behaving secretly and quietly to avoid being noticed. Furtive originates with the Latin word fur (thief), which in turn may have originated with the Greek phōr (thief). Furtive was first used in the English language in the early 17th century and it meant "done in a way so as not to be seen".… Continue reading Word Nerd: Furtive
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