The fact that I haven't felt the need to post a real update in months should indicate a short post, but knowing me, I don't think it's going to shake out that way...

• After 8 years and change, I'm finally thinking about moving into a new apartment of my own volition. Several factors are prompting the change, but it really boils down to the fact ( Read more... )

Word Of The Week -- nacre
Definition: na·cre (nā'k&r)
n.A hard, iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of certain mollusk shells, used for making buttons, beads, etc. Also called mother of pearl.
Etymology: [French: from Old French nacle, from Old Italian naccaro, drum, nacre, from Arabic naqqāra, small drum, from naqara, to bore, pierce; ( Read more... )

Word Of The Week -- doughty
Definition: dough·ty (dou'tē)
adj.Marked by stouthearted courage; brave.
Etymology: [Middle English: from Old English dohtig, competent, good, valiant, from dyhtig, strong; see dheugh- in Indo-European roots.]

Obscurity: 80% (May have seen this once or twice, but have no clue what it means.)

Usefulness: 15% (Scans ( Read more... )