foilsick – adj. feeling ashamed after revealing a little too much of yourself to someone – allowing them too clear a view of your pettiness, your anger, your cowardice, your childlike vulnerability…| Voice of the DBA
The Welsh verb meaning to drink or drinking is yfed. It’s pronounced like this: yfed to drink But some people in the South say this instead: Yfed comes from the Old Welsh iben, and much, much, further back, from the proto-Indo-European root *pibeti. There’s no evolution in meaning, with the word having always referred to ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Yfed (to drink) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Llestri is the plural form of llestr, which has a range of definitions relating to different kinds of vessels. But on a day-to-day basis, it more often than not refers to dishes, or crockery generally. llestri dishes / vessels llestr a dish / a vessel As a singular noun, llestr is masculine. It comes from ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Llestri (dishes) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
I was mostly quite a good disgybl (pupil) in school. I got good grades in arholiadau (exams / assessments) and was polite to athrawon (teachers). However, I did have one serious weakness, which was my presenoldeb (attendance) record! The Welsh word to describe my frequent days away from yr ysgol (school) is absennol (absent). absennol ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Absennol (absent) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word of the day is babi, which means a baby. It’s a masculine noun – most nouns describing kinds of people tend to default to the masculine in Welsh –which pluralises to babis (babies). babi baby Babi is really a variant on baban, an older and more formal version form of the word. ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Babi (baby) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Swimming is well known as one of the best forms of exercise for overall fitness, improving iechyd cardiofasgwlaidd (cardiovascular health) and strengthening cyhyrau (muscles) whilst also being relaxing and low impact. The Welsh word for this satisfying pastime is nofio. nofio to swim Nofio comes from the Middle Welsh noun nawf. It can function as ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Nofio (to swim) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
It’s a well-known phenomenon for Welsh words or phrases that are only used as a jôc (joke) or slang to be misrepresented to the rest of the world as standard, everyday words. One infamous example is the pysgod wibli-wobli (jellyfish), usually called sglefren fôr, seren bigog, or cont y môr in Welsh. (The last, though ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Ffrwchnedd (banana / bananas) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
If you asked ten people what they think the most important gair (word) to learn in a new iaith (language) is, there’s not a bad chance you’d get ten different answers! Personally, I’m in the diolch (thank you) camp. It’s one that you need to say in almost every single conversation, especially if you’re exploring ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Shwmae (hi / how are you) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Gwawr is the Welsh word for dawn, and also a fairly popular girl’s name. It may also be used to mean sunrise, although that is technically the literal translation codiad haul. The plural can be either gwawriau or gwawroedd. gwawr dawn gwawriau dawns Though they sound very different, gwawr is actually a cognate to some ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Gwawr (dawn) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
The word tyfu in Welsh means to grow. It’s just like the English in that it can refer to all kinds of twf (growth), from the biological, to the financial, to the spiritual. And it can also be used for causing something to grow or helping something to grow. tyfu to grow The origin of ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Tyfu (to grow) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Did you know that chwerthin (laughing) actually originally evolved as a form of communication? That’s why we’re more likely to chwerthin at a jôc (joke) told by a ffrind (friend) than someone we don’t know. chwerthin to laugh This word can be tricky to pronounce because it starts with the unique letter ch, which is ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
As a writer I have (unsurprisingly) something of a bias towards the written word. I hate getting information from videos because they are so slow at putting stuff across - when I've had to do an online course with videos, I always use the transcript instead if available and get through it in half the time. I'm just not very visually oriented. But that said, I can of course see the benefit of graphics as a way of putting across a piece of information where words can be clumsy.When I help stude...| Now Appearing
I spent a couple of summers in the early eighties selling ice cream, chatting up the odd grockle and looking out over the sea to Portland. The other stream that I take to when I need to calm down a bit is NASA’s HD Views from the International Space Station Recent conversations about “the media”, … Continue reading Thursday, 16th October 2025→| Perfect Path
I'm taking part in a reading group for "Hospicing Modernity" with a particular focus on how the messages in that book might apply to churches and spiritual community. We're gathering once a month and the meetings are confidential (I don't think we've even agreed on using the Chatham House rule) but I'm only going to … Continue reading Wednesday, 15th October 2025→| Perfect Path
I'm glad to see that at least Dave B is reading this nonsense. I didn't get a pingback, though Dave, I saw it because I read your post via RSS. Is that deliberate? I don't remember how these things work. Maybe it's an artefact of the way your microposts are aggregated? Anyway. I agree with the … Continue reading Monday, 13th October 2025→| Perfect Path
I just sat for five minutes waiting for a call to start that isn't scheduled for another hour. That's the kind of me I've woken up with today! Happity Friday! Still pondering and burbling about rebooting/regrowing and this thing that to some is a living culture, to some is a media ecosystem, and to others … Continue reading Friday, 10th October 2025→| Perfect Path
I realised today that there's a lot of overlap between "Rebooting the Blogosphere" and "Regrowing a Living Culture". The Coffee Mornings that I'm doing at the moment have that latter tag line and the question is coming up for me of how to regrow living culture online as well as off. As a very bare … Continue reading Wednesday, 8th October 2025→| Perfect Path
I was just introduced to this use of the word 'palaver' to mean (in Africa) a way of bringing together a local community to creating social links and sometimes for conflict resolution. The notable characteristic of it being a meeting where everyone has a voice but is not obliged to tie their contribution up neatly … Continue reading Tuesday, 7th October 2025→| Perfect Path
Just saw an invitation to an Open Space “How do we protect and strengthen democracy in Europe?” My mind went immediately to how to protect democracy from those who will use elected office to make sure that democracy isn’t available any more. It’s not a simple thing. And that’s what makes it a good question … Continue reading Monday, 6th October 2025→| Perfect Path
Another Coffee Morning today. So much in it. I'd love to write a report, but it's all still whirring around in my head. The first woman to become Archbish of Canterblobs, recurrent references to Bob Dylan, yin and yang and the serenity prayer, substack isn't just problematic because of politics and them hassling you to … Continue reading Friday, 3rd October 2025→| Perfect Path
I’m not using it much, but a small step this week was resurrecting my presence on mastodon. I’m here now – @lloyddavis@mastodon.social – this blog also has ActivityPub enab…| Perfect Path
Greetings everyone and welcome to the September update! We are nine months done… and I have questions for you all! How is your year going? Are you finding that your word is helping? And, most importantly, what have you implemented to your days thanks to your word? You will find the link up at the […] The post The Yutori of Poetry | September 2025 first appeared on As Kat Knits.| As Kat Knits
Today’s Welsh word of the day is llyffant, pluralised as either llyffaint or llyffantod. It can mean toad or frog depending on whether you’re in South or North Wales, and its etymology is unclear. You can also use it as an insult – like how we call someone a toad in English if we think ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Disclosure: I was sent copies of these books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.School has been in session for a month or so now around here. The first day for everyone is full of emotions and jitters. It can be hard for anyone but especially for young children just starting school or someone changing school. Today I get to share two new picture books about the first day of school. The first is Scarecited on the First Day of School by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated ...| Crafty Moms Share
I’ll be thinking about this “Rebooting the Blogosphere” idea for a while. Interesting that the provocation for this thinking is FB “exile” – it reminds me of the energy that gets released whenever a platform goes down or otherwise goes awry – the energy of “I’ve got to find an outlet for these impulses in … Continue reading Wednesday, 1st October 2025→| Perfect Path
Stephanie Booth has written a really useful three-part series on "Rebooting The Blogosphere" (activities | interaction | integration) – check it out. I identify with a lot of the reflections and ways of thinking about writing in public that Steph's pulled together. I also feel the enormity of it as a project – we've strayed so … Continue reading Tuesday, 30th September 2025→| Perfect Path
I’d done a day’s work before breakfast this morning. Thanks Geena! I have to apologise for the LinkedIn-esque final remarks, after a lifetime of thought-leadership and lessons-learned reviews, I just can’t help myself. Investigations continue, I may have to remove this post later subject to legal action by the accused and her lawyer.| Perfect Path
I have recurring frustration with the state of the web. I still have a utopian dream and attachment to people using open tools rather than the (semi-)closed platforms to publish their work and knowledge and thinking. On one level, this is a purely selfish desire. I would rather have one place to go to see … Continue reading Monday, 29th September 2025→| Perfect Path
First morning with the heating on (min temperatures overnight are around 7 or 8ºC). It feels like magic. I think it's the memory of when we first moved to a house with central heating (on November 5th 1975). It felt like real luxury, not to wake up under blankets in a cold room, having to … Continue reading Wednesday, 24th September 2025→| Perfect Path
In bizarrely synchronistic news, I was reminded last night of the Librivox project, my first (and only) contribution to which, I published here twenty years ago tomorrow… I came across it aga…| Perfect Path
Hello, I’ve no record of where I found this week’s word, aliferous. I scrolled at random in my (exceedingly long) word list and it popped out, seeking a story. Aliferous means having wings. You might describe an angel, bird, or butterfly in this way. Butterfly sprang to mind in my case as I recently visited […]| Wordfoolery
In the deep South of the United States, when sunlight breaks through a gentle rain, you might hear someone say, “The devil’s beating his wife.” It’s a phrase that stops many outsiders in thei…| Atkins Bookshelf
Today’s Welsh word of the day is parchus. It can be a little confusing, as it carries the dual meaning of both respectable and respectful. Which interpretation a native speaker naturally leans toward often depends on where in Wales they’re from. parchus respectable / respectful Those who primarily use parchus to mean respectful will often ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
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I spent yesterday back at Conway Hall. I'm trying to think of other things I've done there other than Interesting (which I helped Russell with for the first three years and which I then attended a couple of times?) There was The Story that Matt Locke did. I feel like there must be other things … Continue reading Friday, 12th September 2025→| Perfect Path
Today would have been my Dad’s 88th birthday (two fat ladies – 88!). He was 2 years old when WW2 started. When I was 2 (and three quarters) it was his 30th birthday and I recently found a recording of him and me “talking” on that day. If I can find it again easily (it’s … Continue reading Wednesday, 3rd September→| Perfect Path
Overheard in a medical setting: “Have you brought a urine sample?” “No, I couldn’t because I don’t have a wotsit” me: eyes widening… and trying not to look…| Perfect Path
Hello, This week’s word, feisty, comes with thanks to “An Emotional Dictionary” by Susie Dent. I was surprised to learn from this excellent book that feisty has more to do with little dogs and farting than it does with the ever popular feisty female trope in fiction. I’m always wary of adjectives only used to […]| Wordfoolery
I rarely say 'movie' and mostly say 'film' - but I quite like this take on the distinction from director Alan Parker (from his book Will Write And Direct For Food) The difference between a ‘movie’ and a ‘film' is that one is scared to death of boring you for a second and the latter | I rarely say 'movie' and mostly say 'film' - but I quite like this take on the distinction from director Alan Parker (from his book Will Write And Direct For Food) The difference between a ‘movie’ and a...| Neil Williams
Nobody’s perfect – we’ve all done things that were a bit silly or careless at one time or another. I certainly have my fair share of those regrets, and I have to admit, most of them happened when I was yn fy arddegau (in my teens). But the blynyddoedd arddegol (teenage years) aren’t all bad. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Pinch, punch, first of the month (no returns!) I picked this up when I went to see the memorial to Nick at St Bride’s a couple of months ago. It has sat on my desk since then and this morning…| Perfect Path
Although there aren’t any hard and fast rules that bloggers must post regularly, WordPress recommends that we do. My next book review post is not going to be ready this week, so I decided to waffle about words, and what I’ve been doing in my spare time over the summer. Do readers in the USA... Continue reading →| Sue's Trifles
I’ve been joking lately that, “Tenacity is my middle name” as I keep pushing forward on all the aspects of house recovery. Yet, my 2025 WOTY was Patience. Is it tenacity? Patience? A recent blurb on the etymology of patience made me look further into the nuance meaning of these words. Am I being patient? Tenacious? Persistent? … Continue reading Practice Patience. Be Persistent.| retirementtransition
Hello, If anything is in short supply, it’s important to eke it out until you can replenish supplies. This usually happens in my house on a Wednesday when my offspring stare into the fridge, …| Wordfoolery
If you were a baby boomer, chances are your first encounter with a keyboard was in a high school typing class, fingers poised over the home row keys, eyes on the chalkboard. And what were you typin…| Atkins Bookshelf
Oof! This is the question that formed the basis of yesterday's "Unreasonable Connection". It's a lot more direct than I heard it in the room! The breakout group that I was part of, talked mostly about running events and dealing with such events "not working" in some way – usually evidenced by the feeling that … Continue reading What performative gestures are killing real community in your space?→| Perfect Path
On Friday, it’ll be 34 years since I first became a father. It’s the role I’ve played most consistently (if not always brilliantly) in this lifetime. Since then that t…| Perfect Path
Do you have a hoff liw (favourite colour)? A lot of people go for porffor (purple). In Welsh as in English, this word functions mainly as an adjective, though it can also be used as a masculine noun. porffor purple It’s no coincidence that porffor starts with the letter p, just like the English translation. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Cognitive abilities shape our daily problem-solving, influencing our lifestyle, career, and health based on mental development.| GRAMMARIST
If you are a human being, you have to stop using certain words in your everyday vocabulary or risk sounding like a chatbot. That’s right. AI chatbots love peppering their texts with highly formal adjectives—we found and listed the 100 most common AI adjectives below. These descriptive words are so deeply ingrained in generative artificial … The post 100 AI Adjectives appeared first on AI Phrase Finder.| AI Phrase Finder
I just recently finished my second reading of Elantris; I first read it last year during Summer of 2023. I came late to Sanderson, being repelled by the “hard fantasy” reputation, finally starting during Covid via audiobook. Now having read almost all of his Cosmere-related novels, I realize how misguided that prejudice was. There are […]| Necropraxis
I just finished listening to the audiobook of The Blade Itself, volume one in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy. This was my first exposure to his work.| Necropraxis
There's a newish CSS feature called hyphens that specifies how you want words to be hyphenated when the text wraps. But if you use it, you're going to need to make sure you're also correctly identifying the language. And to understand why that matters, we need to talk about words and syllables.| Frank M Taylor
After breakfast, but before coffee, I went up the garden to see whether we have a couple of folding chairs in the kind of shed/cupboard thing that's on level 3. Our garden is cut into a steep hill. If you count our downstairs as level 0 then my studio is on level 1 and it … Continue reading Wandering into the web→| Perfect Path
I need to blog more. I need to write more, but I also need to release more and this is the best place I have for doing that. I caught myself giving someone feedback on their work which was really an expression of my frustration with not feeling productive myself. It's not enough to apologise … Continue reading Tuesday, 6th May 2025→| Perfect Path
There’s a unique magic in seeing someone’s face light up when you speak to them in their native language. That’s exactly why I created this guide. I’ve compiled 1,000 of the most practical and essential Japanese words and phrases—the ones you actually need to start communicating and building bridges. This is your first step toward […]| Writing Beginner
Stories have power. We all know this. Jesus taught love in parables. Aesop’s wisdom was embedded in fables. Biographers tell life stories. Stories touch our hearts, tickle our funnybones, challenge us, inform us, inspire us. And sometimes stories entrap us. I have listened over the last year to one person’s stories about me, stories that […]| Galen Pearl
This list features easy unscramble words to get you started. They are perfect for kids, beginners, or just some good ole' brain practice.| Writing Beginner
I finally make it happen, with the high demand for design requests. I decided to expand to a team setup and help the teams with their design effort. So far, I only created a discord server for the studio. I’m taking the approach of slow-paced. 58 creatives will focus on clients who are in web3 […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
It has been way too long since I get my hand back to 3d. Holiday time, my own time! Blender is really amazing because it’s free and open-source, there is many tutorials on youtube that help me to a quick start. Here are some attempt for fun 😀| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
I remember back in the days when I worked in stealth startups. Every doings have to be in secret like if the idea leaks out, the business is ruined. I was never been a fan of that style, all my designs were done under the assumption. Since early 2021, I started working in web3 space, […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
Back in 2017, I was actively looking to join blockchain projects, not only the tech sounds cool but I truly believe in the decentralized movement. Early this year, I was very luck to encounter a client who introduce me the world of web3. I guess many will ask what does web3 means? Here is an […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
Since begining of 2021, I am very lucky to work with Senary Venture. I always wanted to work in blockchain technologies, I remember the job hunting back in 2017. Not only for cryptocurrency but how might we use this techonology to create a decentralized and automously society. I think this was the big question I […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
I'm very happy to let you know that I have created my first cryptoArt, you can buy it from OpenSea. :)| Chiali Tsai - User Experience Consultant
Welcome everyone who has an update to share for May! We are five months into our words and I am hoping that this month you are finding unexpected things with your word! An "ah-ha" moment or two perhaps! The link up is at the end of this post and I am eager to see how| As Kat Knits
Considering EcclesiastesThe School of Mankind (Considering Ecclesiastes) The Beam (Considering Ecclesiastes) Definitions of True Love (Considering Ecclesiastes) Work Forces (Considering| Rambling Ever On
Saying that "language evolves" is no enough to dismiss complaints about the misuse of words, since "language erodes" is just as valid, but without the suggestion of progress. Read more (9 min, 2300 words).| Everything Studies
Back when I was an intern at Ice Cube Press, I sometimes attended events and classes with my boss. A few years ago, Steve was teaching a writing course every Monday night in another city an hour away. I came along for one class. During the drive back home, I revealed to him that I […]| Editor's Quill
We’ve heard the saying before: a strong voice is a must. But a common problem writers complain about is that their writing is dry and boring. Many factors play a role in voice, but there are two that have the most impact. One is word choice, the other sentence structure. Yes, other issues can hurt […]| Editor's Quill
Most of us have watched too much Star Wars. If you have watched zero Star Wars, congratulations! You have watched a perfect amount of Star Wars. Try not to be fucking annoying about it. This is however, the rock-bottom tier in perfect amounts of Star Wars watching. Maybe though, you would actually like to watch… Continue reading The Perfect Amount of Star Wars| Sjef van Gaalen
Greetings Fellow Word Guru's! I have written this post "earlier" (last week) as I am in Erie on vacation right now. April... our fourth month with our word and hopefully we are finding our feet firmly on the path with our word. Or, are you like me, struggling a bit this month? Either place is| As Kat Knits
We did it again on Friday morning. Sorry if you wanted to come but didn’t see a reminder. It seems (to me) to be working, whatever it is and whatever it’s supposed to be for. I realised today for …| Perfect Path
🌟 Here’s a handpicked collection of powerful words of wisdom—some timeless, some fresh, all designed to inspire clarity, courage, and compassion in everyday life. Whether you’re sharing them with your children or reflecting on them yourself, these quotes are like soul vitamins. 🧠 Classic Words of Wisdom “The only true wisdom is in knowing you […]| Dreams Quote
These quotes about the power of words will help you to use your words intentionally, and to make an impact on others and the world. Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. Edgar Allan Poe These quotes from Emily Dickinson, Homer, Ernest Hemingway, all convey the power […]| Dreams Quote
Looking for the perfect slogan? Whether you're branding a business, launching a campaign, or just trying to sound cooler -- you've come to the right place.| Writing Beginner
It’s been a while since I’ve let my thoughts wander freely on the page. Somewhere along the way, I began to avoid writing—not intentionally, but gradually, like slipping into silence without realiz…| Void Thoughts
This guide is here to inspire you with creative, practical, and engaging formative assessment examples.| Writing Beginner
If my kids are going to remember what I say, I need to up my game. Not say too much, or forget to say enough but give them words to remember.| Wise & Shine
Everybody’s busy. Everyone I meet says they are. With so much to do in our Western, post-industrial lives, it is easy to resent being made to wait. It can seem like a waste of time, during which we…| Geoff King
This comprehensive guide offers 600 resume strengths examples, divided into practical categories and presented in ready-to-use sentences.| Writing Beginner
We all have that special something that makes us excel beyond raw credentials. In this post, you’ll find 450 soft-skill examples designed to spotlight those| Writing Beginner
Below you’ll find my curated collection of 500 central idea examples organized by category. Each example is designed to capture the essence of its work in a| Writing Beginner
In this guide, you'll find 700 topic sentence examples designed for every grade level and style. Each example is short, punchy, and ready to inspire your| Writing Beginner
An email signature is a mini digital business card. Discover over 300 email signature examples to stand out in any field or industry.| Writing Beginner
The blog is back. It’s been 15 years since I opened it with Hello 2010. That post is long deleted, as is most of what I ever wrote here. Anyway, in classic blog fashion this is a post to tell you that there will be posts. They will be irregular at best. There will be… Continue reading Hello 2025 The post Hello 2025 appeared first on Sjef van Gaalen.| Sjef van Gaalen
Welcome to all of you who are focusing on a word for the year... I hope that your January start helped your settle your feet on the path of your year and even it the path is bumpy now, I know it will smooth out soon! The link up is at the bottom of this| As Kat Knits
some thoughts about how much we say, and how much we don't| SONYA KASSAM
Oxymorons are the quirky, contradictory phrases that make us pause and think—or just burst out laughing. Enjoy over 500 oxymoron examples.| Writing Beginner
Imagery is the reason your favorite stories, songs, and movies stick with you. Learn over 470 imagery examples in this ultimate guide.| Writing Beginner
Allusions are literary winks—subtle references to famous people, places, events, or works. Discover 300 allusion examples for very occasion.| Writing Beginner
Check out these common idiom examples.| Writing Beginner
Here’s your ultimate guide to 1,500 adjective examples with sentences. We cover all of the most common and useful adjectives. Let’s get verbose.| Writing Beginner
Keep reading to discover 350 adverb examples by type and with sentence explanations.| Writing Beginner
When done well, similes add a touch of magic. However, some similes are overused, some are painfully bad, and others? Straight-up cringe. I’m here to help you dodge the clichés and arm you with simile examples that’ll make your writing anything but ordinary. Easy Similes These are beginner-friendly simile examples that are simple and direct. […]| Writing Beginner
Alliteration adds artistry, allure, and attention-grabbing appeal to your writing. It has the power to make language more rhythmic, memorable, and emotionally resonant. In this ultimate guide, we’ll explore what alliteration is, its various forms, practical examples, and how to use it effectively. What Is Alliteration? Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant […]| Writing Beginner
Personification is the art of imbuing inanimate objects or abstract concepts with human qualities. It adds depth and vibrancy to your writing. Keep reading to discover 500 examples categorized for easy reference and inspiration. Personification Examples for Kids Let’s ease our way into this metropolis of personification with these kid-inspired examples: Personification Examples in Poetry […]| Writing Beginner
Love metaphors have the power to melt hearts, paint pictures, and evoke emotions that words alone can’t capture. Whether you’re a poet, writer, or someone trying to impress your crush, these 450 metaphors are here to help you express the ineffable magic of love. What Are Love Metaphors? Love metaphors compare love to something else […]| Writing Beginner
Metaphors are like secret weapons in a writer’s arsenal. They add flavor, depth, and a touch of magic to your words. Whether you’re crafting a poem, writing a novel, or just trying to spice up your everyday conversations, metaphors can make your language pop. Get ready to unlock the power of metaphor examples. What Is […]| Writing Beginner
You've heard the word "bombaclat" floating around in a song, a meme, or some chaotic Twitter thread. What does bombaclat mean? Find out here.| Writing Beginner
