Gramercy is an archaic term it's first known use dating back to the 14th century. Stemming from Middle English grand mercy, from Anglo-French grand merci meaning great thanks. In many ways gramercy is a great representative of interjections in the grammar world. An interjection being the adding of a word to a sentence to convey… Continue reading Word Nerd: Gramercy
Tag: Thanksgiving
Monday Mantra 35 – I count my blessing instead of sheep
This week in the US, we'll be celebrating Thanksgiving. It's a holiday that at it's very core is all about giving thanks and counting your blessings and it's a very beautiful thing, indeed! I do my best to live with an attitude of gratitude and to count all of my blessings before even considering the… Continue reading Monday Mantra 35 – I count my blessing instead of sheep
A Grateful Way of Being
Gratitude is a wonderful, joyful feeling and attitude to have. To be thankful means to acknowledge and express thanks for life, living and to know that you are, in truth, alive! It's beautiful! May you on this day of Thanksgiving in the U.S. and on everyday you are alive, be fully in love with your… Continue reading A Grateful Way of Being
Word Nerd : Kith and Kin
'Tis the start of those wonderfully magical winter holidays, the kind filled with one's kith and kin - whether one likes it or not, tee-hee! I come from a very solitary family, so while my kin are very few and far between, my kith grow each year and some even become kin of the soul.… Continue reading Word Nerd : Kith and Kin
Thanksgiving Mobile Centerpiece
Crush has done it again with their awesome selves, giving away free this month a fantastic Festive Fall Party Kit ! Naturally, I downloaded it right away and was struck with a creative itch like no other. Instead of using the darling garland as, well, garland (which would be totally adorbs and I might still… Continue reading Thanksgiving Mobile Centerpiece
Word Nerd : Gratitude
"Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world." - John Milton This week's Word Nerd is a bit different because instead of a unique, zany or off-the-wall word I am focusing simply on gratitude. It's a word that is… Continue reading Word Nerd : Gratitude