Add some whimsy to your life
Note: I think the lovely Miss Bardot's expression in this particular image denotes a slightly obtuse perplexity, no obtuse "dumb blond" jokes here! Obtuse is a word known for it's mathematical usage (hello obtuse triangles. It's been awhile since we've had the pleasure of working out equations with you.), however I have always been one… Continue reading Word Nerd: Obtuse
Macabre (pronounced either mekabruh or mekab. The first is the more correct French pronunciation and the second is in the Americanized style.) is a chilling and thrilling word, filled with the spectacularly gruesome and ghastly. Human nature is such that many of us are drawn by a morbid curiosity to the macabre, mostly, I suspect… Continue reading Word Nerd: Macabre
Euphoric is a word I really adore using. Certainly, euphoria is a wonderful sensation and as a descriptive, euphoric is quite desirable, since I can really only think of highly positive ways to experience it. To be in a euphoric trance or state of mind, one must be fully in and of the moment they… Continue reading Word Nerd: Euphoric
Now Balneology is a study I find completely fascinating. Water therapy is something I have naturally been drawn to (I'm sure being a Pisces doesn't hurt). Most of my balneology or balneotherapy information has come from self motivated research into Ayurvedic and holistic methodology. Both forms have bathing as a means of therapeutic activity designed… Continue reading Word Nerd: Balneology
Plumose, this is a rather romantic sounding descriptive, now isn't it? I like this word and how it can be used to describe a feathery sort of texture - it doesn't hurt that it's also a biology term since I inexplicably tend to be drawn to them (oh, hello mycology, floromancy, and sylvan - to… Continue reading Word Nerd: Plumose
Crepuscular, ooh, this is quite the luscious term, especially for this time of year. The equinox marks the start of the crepuscular season of Autumn, as a sort of twilight falls upon the Earth and nature moves toward it's season of slumber. Just like twilight, everything seems to burst with a brighter glow of color… Continue reading Word Nerd: Crepuscular
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