[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.”
Category Archives: Pal
willowwacks.
[wil-oh-waks] noun, New England. 1. a wooded, uninhabited area. Snowshoeing through the willowwacks can be enjoyable to the max–pack up a sack and don’t look back as you head to the willowwacks. It staves off anxiety attacks and limits chances of being surrounded by quacks. There’s not much the willowwacks lacks. These are facts and happinessContinue reading “willowwacks.”
sockeroo.
[sok-uh–roo] noun, plural sockeroos. Slang. a notable success. What might be a notable success to me might not be a sockeroo to you or Sue or Aimee Lou. I think this is something to remember and to hold true. A sockeroo for you might mean a promotion at the job you’ve had for a few years or teaching your toddlerContinue reading “sockeroo.”
paladin.
[pal–uh-din] noun any one of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne. any knightly or heroic champion. any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause. The Animal Shelter of Wood River is so wonderful. They are warm and talented and caring and Pal was treated so well there. When IContinue reading “paladin.”
toggery.
[tog–uh-ree] noun clothes; garments; togs. The sheer amount of toggery that this Florida girl has been wearing is staggering. The problem is that it hasn’t seemed like quite enough in the three degree weather. Pal, on the other hand, is so stoked about the snow and the cold and he is completely toggery-free. He wants to frolickContinue reading “toggery.”
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.”
quotidian.
[kwoh-tid-ee-uh n] adjective daily. usual or customary; everyday. ordinary; commonplace. I think quotidian Netflix has the power to ruin your life. Perhaps not drastically, but harm nonetheless. That’s a lot of power for a website. But I tell you what, I was about 65% happier before I had access to thousands of shows at the click of a button. SometimesContinue reading “quotidian.”
thunderstruck.
[thuhn-der-struhk] adjective overcome with consternation; confounded; astounded. struck by a thunderbolt. I can’t imagine not having my big polar bear. I’d be “small gal” without the “big pal”. Super boring. Pal is mostly an obedient boy, but only so when there isn’t a chipmunk in sight. I think I just need tips on being the alpha and the leaderContinue reading “thunderstruck.”
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.”
corybantic.
[kawr-uh–ban-tik, kor-] Adjective frenzied; agitated; unrestrained. Labor Day weekend at the saloon was hoppin’. People loved not laboring and they waited over two hours to eat prime rib. The nights were long and I was exhausted and Pal was ready for adventure. Finally, Kelly and I had a night off. “Wanna hike to Heart Lake?”Continue reading “corybantic.”
beth of fresh air 