Oread Word Nerd via LaWhimsy
Word Nerd

Word Nerd : Oread

Oread derives, most famously, from Greek and Roman mythology and the most famous of the oreads is Echo. I've always found Echo's story to be so beautifully melancholy, due to her being punished and denied use of her lovely voice and then, in true poetic justice, it being the part of her that is preserved… Continue reading Word Nerd : Oread

Affirmation Mondays

Monday Mantras 15

"Listen to you soul, for it knows which way to go..." How often do you take a moment to stop and really listen to what your heart and soul have to say? That "gut-check" is truly worth the time since your soul is so much wiser then you think and it does know what's best… Continue reading Monday Mantras 15

Art, Musings and Mutterings, Polyvore

Welcome Summer

Today, June 21, marks the longest day of the year and come rain or shine, it's also the brightest! Summer has never been my favorite season, but that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy it - or at least many of it's positive traits. You know, things like lazy, long afternoons, cute sandals and crop-tops… Continue reading Welcome Summer

Quixotic Word Nerd via LaWhimsy
Word Nerd

Word Nerd : Quixotic

Quixotic, is a noble word and one that often brings to mind that chivalrous and ingenious gentleman, Don Quixote. There is a dreamy aura of romance and promise that hangs about the term quixotic. Quixotic is one of those lush, layered descriptive terms that I enjoy using and goodness knows there have been many times when… Continue reading Word Nerd : Quixotic

Art

Love Me All The Same

This is a case of rather warm, humid weather causing my glass of water to gather major condensation along it's curved outer rim, my taking a drink and unthinkingly leaving the piece I had just finished carefully writing underneath.  *Splish* *Splash* *Splotch* I had a quandary. Instead of freaking out and getting upset over the… Continue reading Love Me All The Same

Affirmation Mondays

Monday Mantras 14

Monday Mantras are positive words of wisdom, insight and joy to add a bit of cheer to the start of your week and any day you need a bit of a pick-me-up!There is so much to be said for simplicity - so very much so that it almost becomes contradictory in it's verbal essence! Truly,… Continue reading Monday Mantras 14