10th anniversary

As we were going through it, there were extremely few people who just forgave and accepted me without any indication of any struggle they may have had to do so. Don't get me wrong: I treasure beyond telling each person who has forgiven me regardless of how much they had to work through to reach that point. I well appreciate how difficult that can be.

The very first time that I saw our nephew Chuck when we were able to go home, he walked directly toward me and silently hugged me. I will always remember how welcome his acceptance of me - while clearly not condoning what I had done - made me feel.

I love and miss you, Chuck. Pray for me.

Prime factors

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Today's word

pica \PYE-kuh\ - an abnormal desire to eat substances (as chalk or ashes) not normally eaten

Based on the write-up, perhaps its etymology is related to the type size.

Today's word

fleer \FLEER\ - a word or look of derision or mockery

I'll have a hard time remembering this word's meaning, because I will always associate it with baseball cards.

Really?

I have to write about more here than my frustrations. Focusing on them leaves me feeling unhappy and hopeless.

There goes this morning's post.

Today's words

operose \AH-puh-rohss\ - tedious, wearisome

Yes, this is etymologically related to "opera," though with a different suffix to mark the difference between a labor of love and one of tedium. However, the stereotypical caricature of the "boring opera" will probably keep these words somewhat linked for me, so that I will stand a good chance of recognizing this word's meaning should I encounter it again. (For me, personally, I appreciate the effort of operatic performers more than the actual artistic and dramatic value of opera, but I suspect that with further exposure I might come around.)

purfle \PER-ful\ - to ornament the border or edges of

A rare one that I knew - from my appreciation of the luthier's craft - and still thought was worth sharing.

dovecote \DUV-koht\ - 1. a small compartmented raised house or box for domestic pigeons  2. a settled or harmonious group or organization

I bet that my ornithology-inclined friends are more familiar with this word than I was. I have certainly heard it before, and of course assumed it was related to birds, but couldn't quite place it.

I broke a plate last night

I was surprised when it broke, as it was Corel. But it isn't as if I was handling the dishes gently. I was taking advantage of being alone in the house, and being rough with the dishes seemed like a better alternative than other options.