\ GEYP-seed, GAP- \ , noun; 1. British Dialect . a person who gapes or stares in wonder, especially a rustic or unworldly person who is easily awed. 2. British Dialect . a daydream or reverie. 3. British Dialect . an idealistic, impossible, or unreal plan or goal. 4. British Dialect . something that is gaped at; anything unusual orContinue reading “gapeseed.”
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crapehanger.
\ KREYP-hang-er \ , noun; 1.a person who sees the gloomy side of things; pessimist. It’s really easy to be a crapehanger. I mean, if you’ve already had half of your Americano, you know there’s only half left and that’s a gloomy realization. As I was driving to work, I was stuck behind someone from Illinois. We were going 40 mph in a 60 mph limit zone.Continue reading “crapehanger.”
rapt.
\ rapt \ , adjective; 1. deeply engrossed or absorbed: a rapt listener . 2. transported with emotion; enraptured: rapt with joy . 3. showing or proceeding from rapture: a rapt smile . 4. carried off spiritually to another place, sphere of existence, etc. I rented an audio book from the library. I used to think they’d make meContinue reading “rapt.”
conk.
Conk [kongk, kawngk] verb (used without object), Slang. to slow down or stop; lose energy (often followed by out). to go to sleep (usually followed by off or out). Instead of speaking, I waved to Oliver (the toddler I babysit) this morning, since he usually says, “Do not talk to me, Beth!” when I tell him good morning. He acknowledged my wave and gave me enough silence for me to think today was going to be a reallyContinue reading “conk.”
shopping cart.
He “owns” a CVS shopping cart. He keeps it parked by the bench where he sleeps. The cart seems to serve as his closet, pantry, and treasure chest. His skin looks like worn leather, dark from the endless Florida sun that he rarely gets to escape. His curly brown hair almost reaches his shoulders. IContinue reading “shopping cart.”
espresso and eleven hours of sleep.
Today I feel a bit unstoppable. I am not sure if it’s the lovely weather, or the fact that I got eleven hours of sleep last night, or the Americano in my system. But it’s nice. My attitude is top notch and I’ve really been noticing how this has impacted every interaction I have. WithContinue reading “espresso and eleven hours of sleep.”
answers to rhetorical questions.
While watching a train go around a track with a two year old for two hours, I thought I’d answer some rhetorical questions in my head. Where does the time go? I like to think sweet time goes into little memory rooms. That’s why “time flies when you’re having fun.” Your mind knows you’ll wantContinue reading “answers to rhetorical questions.”
book reviews.
This is my new sneaky way to get reading in when the store is slow. I thought I’d share a few book reviews. The Fault in our Stars by John Green. Recommended by Erica and the librarian at her school. I know what you’re thinking…the movie looks so so sappily sad. You might be right.Continue reading “book reviews.”
never.
I took Sangria Kia to the shop to get her some new oil. Conveniently across the street nestled between giant oaks and skinny palm trees is the library. Erica got me hooked on the Divergent books but unfortunately all the kiddos are hooked, too, and they aren’t available. Veronica Roth started writing Divergent while sheContinue reading “never.”
humidity free.
The humidity saw its shadow and has left Tampa for a few days. It’s gorgeous. People are chirping and birds are humming. It’s insane. Diana and I are stuck in the outfitters today. A customer came in about an hour ago and said, “It’s beautiful. You should be outside.” She said almost in a condensingContinue reading “humidity free.”
beth of fresh air 