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\bree-koh-LAHZH; brih-\, noun: Construction or something constructed by using whatever materials happen to be available. I knew it would happen.  The day where the word of the day wonderment needed to be a bricolage, and the materials would not be abundant enough.   We all have to ‘wing it’ from time to time.  We’ve had toContinue reading “bricolage.”

\ ROB-uh-ruhnt \, adjective, noun; 1.      Strengthening; restoring vigor. noun: 1.      A strengthening medicine; a tonic; a restorative. Today was a picture perfect Saturday that was also roborant and refreshing.  Saturdays never used to be a day that restored vigor for me.   They used to the busiest day at the store.  Those were the days where I felt like I had no love or patience left inContinue reading “roborant.”

\MAH-nuh\, noun; 1. A generalizaed, supernatural force or power, which may be concentrated in objects or persons. 2. An ancient kingdom in Iran, in Kurdistan. Bang-a-rraaannnnggg!! If Peter Pan was not full of supernatural power, then I am Tinkerbell.  I met Peter Pan in Thessaloniki, Greece a few years back.  He was as beautiful asContinue reading “mana.”

 \ AK-tuh \, noun; 1. Official records, as of acts, deeds, proceedings, transactions, or the like. Official acta for Elizabeth “Eli” “Beth” “Boss Momma” on 10.06.10 8:59 am.  Clock in for work. 9:00 am.   Walk 12 steps to the coffee pot.  Organic  Sumatra with 2 creamers. 9:02 am.  Check email for official business.  Only see the Word of the Day and an invitation to study Criminal Justice at VirginiaContinue reading “acta.”

\ TEEM \ ,verb; 1. To abound or swarm; be prolific or fertile. 2. To empty or pour out; discharge. The two different definitions for teem seem contradictory to me.  To abound and yet to empty.  I shall carry on and bring you my thoughts teem with confidence and insight, at the same time that I teem the confusion of the contradiction.  Are you confused?  As am I.  My newContinue reading “teem.”

\ NIM-fuh-lep-see \, noun; 1. A frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. 2. An ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs. My life has been full of nympholepsy.  I think it started when I had this strong feeling in my soul that I would become the first girl to ever play Major League Baseball.  It was a frenzy of a goal that I then thought was very attainable, because my coachContinue reading “nympholepsy.”

\MUHS-i-teyt\, verb: To silently move the lips in simulation of audible speech. Today was homecoming on the quaint campus of Mars Hill College and we were surrounded by cool breezes, the smell of the baptist’s bbq, and a whole lot of mussitating.  The Lunsford festival is crowded, because it offers everything great that Madison County offers,Continue reading “mussitate.”

  \ ih-FAYS \  , transitive verb; 1. To cause to disappear by rubbing out, striking out, etc.; to erase; to render illegible or indiscernible. 2. To destroy, as a mental impression; to wipe out; to eliminate completely. 3. To make (oneself) inconspicuous. Dear Employer, We need to talk. It’s not me. It’s you. This is just no longer working out.  I can’t see you full time anymore. Almost two years together, and you have sucked the life out of me. I am no longer a patient or loving person, and IContinue reading “efface.”

\ RIG-muh-rohl \  , noun; 1. An elaborate or complicated procedure. 2. Confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk When attempting to write ‘rigmarole’ in my phone, t9 suggested signarle, then rignapole.  This made me laugh harder than I had laughed all day, and that made me wonder about my sense of humor. I’m starting work tomorrow in Mars Hill, NC but I do not have a place toContinue reading “rigmarole.”