noun [af-ter-gloh] the pleasant remembrance of a past experience, glory, etc. I am so unbelievably thankful that I got a week off to meet my niece and see the rest of my family during the busiest time at the saloon (seriously, thank you, Marcia and Amy!) I couldn’t have enjoyed it any more than I did. Baby Hannah is as precious asContinue reading “afterglow. “
Category Archives: Home=Florida
truelove.
[troo-luhv] noun a sweetheart; a truly loving or loved person. And just like that, the world became more beautiful at 6:43 this morning. My twin brother became a dad to a teeny tiny sweetheart of a baby girl. 6 lbs 2 oz, 19 inches long– she’s perfect and soo beautiful just like her mama. Being an aunt is my favorite thing toContinue reading “truelove.”
soliloquize.
[suh–lil–uh-kwahyz] verb to utter a soliloquy; talk to oneself. Whilst on a snowy walk, I heard a girl around my age talking to herself or to her dog. She was soliloquizing in a very conversational way. Something like, “I know, I wouldn’t do that either. I agree with you.” I smiled, thinking she must beContinue reading “soliloquize.”
mavourneen.
[muh–voo r-neen, –vawr-, –vohr-] noun, Irish English. darling; dear. Since I can remember, my grandpa has called me “Precious” and I’ve always loved it. He has this voice like the owner of the Beast in Sandlot, otherwise known as James Earl Jones. It’s hymnic and deep and soothing. He’s strong and handy and smart. When he hadContinue reading “mavourneen.”
haimish.
[hey-mish] adjective, Slang. homey; cozy and unpretentious. My mom and dad came to Ketchum! They packed plenty of layers and made the long journey from Tampa, FL and it was beyond lovely to have the coziness of home in Idaho. I bought my mom an apron one year for Christmas that reads “Home is WhereContinue reading “haimish.”
hoi polloi.
[hoi puh–loi] plural noun the common people; the masses (often preceded by the). Sometimes it’s nice to embrace being one of the hoi polloi. It’s easier at times to just blend in, to put your earphones in and keep quiet while in an airport or on a plane. Flying is full of ups and downs. For me, not just geographically but emotionally, too, especially ifContinue reading “hoi polloi.”
wafflestompers.
[wof–uh l-stom-perz] Plural noun ankle boots with ridged soles, used especially for hiking. I feel very lucky to now have many people in my life who will strap on their wafflestompers and go on an adventure with me and my polar bear. About halfway through the hike, they start brainstorming about what they want for brunch. Waffles hopefully. Some place where breakfast is servedContinue reading “wafflestompers.”
cryophilic.
[krahy-oh-fil-ik] adjective preferring or thriving at low temperatures. When talking about plans for tomorrow, I said to a friend, “Oh tomorrow afternoon will be 24 degrees, so that’s not bad.” He said, “Imagine if your Florida friends heard you say that.” “Ha! Good point. And I really mean it, 24 isn’t bad.” Am I cryophilic Idahoan? Nah. I wouldn’t say IContinue reading “cryophilic.”
cupidity.
[kyoo-pid-i-tee] noun eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something; greed; avarice. My favorite things lately are the opposite of cupidity. For instance, I realized I can plug my vacuum in in the living room and the cord reaches the kitchen and every inch of the bedroom. My new life goal is to always live in a place small enough for this toContinue reading “cupidity.”
kvell.
[kvel] verb (used without object), Slang. to be extraordinarily pleased; especially, to be bursting with pride, as over one’s family. I think this photo says it all, but I do have to kvell a bit tonight. My twin brother had a baby (hadababyitsaboy…remember that brilliant commercial? John didn’t make a collect call to let us know about Jack, we got to meet him that amazing day in June.) Now he’sContinue reading “kvell.”
beth of fresh air 