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Word Nerd

Word Nerd : Pluviophile

Pluviophile is, admittedly, something of a made-up word since it has no official entry in any dictionary (The Urban Dictionary aside, since that can be a rather sketchy source.). The word pluviophile seems to be derived of the words pluvial (of or relating to rain) and phile (having a fondness for something). Who doesn't love… Continue reading Word Nerd : Pluviophile

designer and stylist monday matra quote via lawhimsy
Affirmation Mondays

Affirmation Mondays 13 ~ I am the designer of my own catastrophe and the stylist of my own dreams

Affirmation Mondays 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! Catastrophe or no, I still choose to seek out a measure of happiness. Life is all about choice and You are truly the… Continue reading Affirmation Mondays 13 ~ I am the designer of my own catastrophe and the stylist of my own dreams

jargogle in mind art collage by lawhimsy
Word Nerd

Word Nerd : Jargogle

Jargogle, now this is a sprightly, obscure and delightful word to use to describe a complete muddle of things! I think we've all jargogled our words or have had or minds be in a state of jargogled confusion. Jargogle it's self sounds almost like a jumbled word, since it seems to made up of the… Continue reading Word Nerd : Jargogle

Musings and Mutterings

Shine On

I feel like I'm no more than a small, sparkly bit of glitter floating through the air. A shiny little molt that shimmers in a stream of sunlight that comes through a dusty window pane. So many others sparkle too, and dance about the atmosphere, like the many, many stars up in the sky. Yet… Continue reading Shine On

Just let your pile of good things grow. rainbow rowell quote Monday Mantra 12 via LaWhimsy
Affirmation Mondays

Monday Mantra 12 – Let your pile of good things grow…

"So, what if, instead of thinking about solving your whole life, you just think about adding additional good things. One at a time. Just let your pile of good things grow." ~ Rainbow Rowell How utterly lovely is this quote?! Good things, just like bad things, tend to multiply and they multiply more when they… Continue reading Monday Mantra 12 – Let your pile of good things grow…

Images, Musings and Mutterings

Peony Perfection

The peonies are in full bloom and I could not be more delighted by their fragrant and colorful charms! I picked several blooms from the bushes from the family homestead this past weekend and I went a wee bit crazy snapping photos of them (I get into this snap-happy mode when it comes to taking… Continue reading Peony Perfection