Sheer Playfulness and Deadly Seriousness are my closest friends. --Philip Roth DEFINITION: Adjective - Sportive or playful SYNONYMS: Frolicsome Recreational ETYMOLOGY/ORIGIN: Latin (ludibundus,
I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another
We all have some measure of irrational fear that appears to defy most explanation. If you fear amphibians - frogs, newts, salamanders, etc. - then this is your word.. DEFINITION: Fear of frogs, newts,
A variety of small portions of traditional Spanish dishes are served as tapas. In Greece, Turkey, and Egypt they're called mezze. A little meal or spuntino, in Italy might be a minipizza, grilled bread
While some of you may be anticipating the arrival of today's word, here in Southeastern region of the U.S. we are enjoying an absolutely glorious Spring! DEFINITION: Noun Frost SYNONYMS: Freeze Hoarfrost
Birthmarks are called voglie in Italian, antojos in Spanish, and wiham in Arabic; all of which translate to "wishes" because, according to folklore, they are caused by unsatisfied wishes of the
My grandmothers are full of memories, smelling of soap and onions and wet clay, with veins rolling roughly over quick hands, they have many clean words to say, my grandmothers were strong. --Margaret Walker
Today's word was a tough one to research and we discovered little information on it or its origins, however we found it too quaint to not feature! The Storm on the Sea of Galilee Rembrandt van Rijn, 1633
Do you like sailing or boating? If so, then you have probably learned to keep an eye out for this word, especially if you are on the water at night. DEFINITION: Noun A lighthouse A light-bearer
Today's word has more than one meaning in modern parlance, however, we prefer to focus on the more obscure definitions and usages. After all, what fun is there in using words in a common manner? DEFINITION:
Do you like the thrill of bungee jumping? Possibly the surge of fear from a scary movie is more to your liking or perhaps you simply desire the intoxication of new love? Whatever adrenaline rush you prefer,
We know for A FACT that today's word literally means the world to you! Today we will examine the word, "EARTH" - how it came to be, who named it, and other names for it. We felt it would be
Ah, the Sea! Nothing is more calming, more inspiring, more romantic, and even more frightening to us than that wondrous span of glistening water reaching out to the horizon and then crashing to the shore
After posting yesterday's word, we noticed a glaring typo right in the heading - which brought us to today's word (odd how that works, yes?) DEFINITION: Noun A typographical error in printed material SYNONYMS:
Have you ever met someone who had the exact same name as you? Did you know that there is actually a word for that? DEFINITION: Noun Two or more people with the same name ETYMOLOGY/ORIGIN: Latin (nomen-
One girl who stands out was this Miami stripper. She still lives with her mother and father, and they know she strips. They call her by her stripper name, Freaky Red. --Method Man DEFINITION: Noun A striptease
When I die, if the word 'thong' appears in the first or second sentence of my obituary, I've screwed up. --Albert Brooks --Billboard Art Project, Birmingham AL DEFINITION: Noun One who writes obituaries
If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal. --John Lennon "Peace and Prosperity" by Elihu
I had years of partying, and I was kind of surprised and happy I survived it all. Now, being a parent, I look back on it thinking, Oh God, the things you did! --Jeff Bridges --Saturnalia DEFINITION: Noun
I'm a big kid. I love drinking chocolate milk. I'm not afraid to watch some cartoons once in a while when I'm with my nieces and actually be attentive. --Billy Horschel DEFINITION: Noun One who drinks