[huhm-buh l-brag] noun a statement intended as a boast or brag but disguised by a humble apology, complaint, etc. It’s so funny that this was just the word of the day. I was too tired to blog about humblebrag, because I was completely worn out from running ten miles in the 62 mile Sawtooth Relay through rain, snow, sleet, and hail. I’m cracking myself up because I can’t even humblebragContinue reading “humblebrag.”
Category Archives: Idahome
vim.
[vim] noun 1. lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality. If you are a Beth of Fresh Air follower (hi, Grandma!), you know that I’ve been trying harder to DO more instead of watching more, attempting to live a life worthy of writing about. About two months ago, a bartender whom I adore was out withContinue reading “vim.”
puffery.
[puhf–uh-ree] noun, plural pufferies. 1. undue or exaggerated praise. 2. publicity, acclaim, etc., that is full of undue or exaggerated praise. Oh if anyone gets puffers a plenty, it’s the polar bear, Pal! He sits behind the register at the bookstore and people pour out the puffery with their words and their cuddles and theirContinue reading “puffery.”
kerfuffle.
[ker-fuhf-uh l] noun 1. Chiefly British Informal. a fuss; commotion. If you ever want to know how well-liked you are, tell your coworkers you lost something dear to you and see if anyone starts looking for it. On a chaotic weekend at the saloon, a gal lost an earring her dad had given to her.Continue reading “kerfuffle.”
ort.
[awrt] noun Usually, orts. a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. When a customer leaves behind orts on their plate and they say something like, “Oh, I tried! I just couldn’t finish the huge Idaho spud!” I like to wink and say, “You’ve got to leave a little behind to have a little behind.” I usually walk away before hearing their response soContinue reading “ort.”
overwinter.
[oh-ver-win-ter] verb (used without object) to pass, spend, or survive the winter. This guy doesn’t just pass, spend, or survive the winter; he thrives, rolls in it, gulps it up, and basks in it. We could all learn a thing or two from him. He never complains about the low temperature. He surveys his surroundings,Continue reading “overwinter.”
yeasayer.
[yey-sey-er] noun a person with an optimistic and confident outlook. a person who habitually agrees with or is submissive to others. President’s Weekend has lasted all week in Ketchum–the weekend mentality, the smiles, countless families on vacation gathering to eat at the Pioneer. After meeting an exceptional family from Seattle, I shook my head in disbelief as I said to my coworker, “Have you had outrageously kind people lately? These families are lovely.”Continue reading “yeasayer.”
paralogize.
[puh–ral–uh-jahyz] verb (used without object), paralogized, paralogizing. 1. to draw conclusions that do not follow logically from a given set of assumptions. January and February have been chock full of men on ski trips dropping in the saloon for Grand Teton session ales. Several nights ago, fifteen men gathered for their Superbowl and Ski weekendContinue reading “paralogize.”
simpatico.
[sim-pah-ti-koh, –pat-i-] adjective congenial or like-minded; likable. “Good evening, gentlemen,” I say as I set sourdough bread down on the seemingly full table. “It looks like you are set on drinks?” I have three other new tables and am trying to remember the drink order from table 17. Table 14 needs bread. More water onContinue reading “simpatico.”
crepitate.
[krep-i-teyt] verb (used without object), crepitated, crepitating. to make a crackling sound. A crepitating fire soothes and invigorates and mesmerizes. It is a night’s entertainment when I’m lucky. The crackle sound is so distinct and warming and goes perfectly next to a cup of tea and big fluffy polar bear. In Ketchum, Idaho, fireplaces are very common. There’s one at Java Coffee House,Continue reading “crepitate.”
beth of fresh air 