Add some whimsy to your life
Efflorescence is a beautiful word with an equally beautiful meaning - a state of flowering or blossoming. Here in the Northern Hemisphere we are in the heart of nature's efflorescence state, with flowers, trees, and earth all richly, fully, and headily in the bloom of life. Efflorescence can also be witnessed in life, with careers,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Efflorescence
Scriptotherapy is a rather new term to me, however the act of using writing as a form of therapy is not. Scriptotherapy is something I think many of us have practiced, though perhaps not intentionally. Journaling, letter writing, list making, diary keeping - each of these is a form of scriptotherapy. The benefits of writing… Continue reading Word Nerd: Scriptotherapy
Impecunious is a word meaning poor or destitute, but in a habitual or consistent way. When I first came across impecunious (I heard it on Poldark, which is surprising simply because between the sweeping landscapes and Aidan Turner I'm surprised I heard anything, tee-hee!) all I could think about (after the episode was long over,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Impecunious
Torrid is a word that one finds themselves knowing without ever really knowing quite how or when they learned it. You hear or read about torrid love affairs, torrid weather, and torrid quandaries, each one conjuring up an intense, all-encompassing situation. You experience your own torrid incidents and liaisons, each as intense as an oppressively hot,… Continue reading Word Nerd: Torrid
Latibule, oh how I have become enamored of the word! It means a cozy, safe, hidden away place. One where a soul can cocoon themselves and find comfort and solace. A latibule is a necessity if one is to keep their sanity intact and their heart strong. I like a blanket fort, or whimsically draped… Continue reading Word Nerd: Latibule
Vacuous is one of those words that is frequently used, yet it can be tricky to spell - at least for me! It's easy to remember the definition of vacuous since it can make you think of a vacuum (you know, empty space). Vacuousness is not a bad thing, per say, however as a character… Continue reading Word Nerd: Vacuous
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