Words, Again

I just felt like putting down more definitions. I'm always amazed how many words there are in English.

--Tokotoko n. In New Zealand, a ceremonial carved Maori walking stick.

--Tokophobia n. An abnormal fear of giving birth or becoming pregnant.

--Felix Culpa n. An error or disaster that has good consequences.

--Dovecote n. A settled group, especially one of a quiet, conservative nature.

--Jedburgh justice n. Punishment before trial.

--Rosolio n. A cordial flavored with rose petals, cloves, or the like, popular in S. Europe.

--Sommelier n. A waiter who is in charge of wines.

--Salad days n. A period of youth and inexperience.

--Wabi-Sabi n. A Japanese idea that finds beauty in things that are simple, imperfect, and impermanent. 

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January 6th--Part II

I have been listening to some of the Jan. 6th hearings. It is a delight to hear people talk about honesty and doing the right thing.

I am shocked more Republican voters have not censured Trump and his henchmen. It now appears all their talk about Bill Clinton and how he wasn't fit to lead our country in no way applies to Trump. 

Amazing.

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January 6th Commission

It is amazing how former President Trump appears to be unbothered by the Jan. 6th Commission. Also, too, his henchmen. Yet, I think things will unfold just like they did for the late governor of La., Edwin Edwards. It seemed beyond belief that the justice system would catch up with him. They did.

I wonder if Trump knows the story of Edwards?

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More Nice Phrases

Here are some more cool writing that I've come across. I am obsessed with copying down any phrase or sentence I like the sound of. 

--"from passivity to participation"

--"psychic paralysis"

--"visions of social justice"

--"A distracted and self-focused citizenry" 

--"America's cynicism has grown more insidious" 

--"to weave a labored web of useless ingenuity" (T.S. Eliot)

--"in a state of near-perpetual surprise"

--"at about the speed of creeping crab grass" (John Aldridge)

--"its august leadership, its diverse membership"

--"an emanation of your own prejudices and self-interests"

--"dullness and diffidence"

--"a breezy, Madison Avenue glibness"

--"still putting cuteness before communication"

--"give themselves permission to sound at ease"

--"need to burned into every writer's brain"

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