L: Legolepsy
In this installment of her A–Z series, "The Vocabulary of Life," the author explores "logolepsy," an intense fascination with the sensory beauty and rhythm of words. Inspired by he…
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J: Juxtaposition
As part of her "Vocabulary of Life" series, the author explores the concept of "juxtaposition" by highlighting the contrast between her professional career and the messy reality of…
I: Ignotum
Inspired by her son’s wonder at seeing "stars" behind his closed eyes, the author introduces the term "Ignotum" to represent the hidden, internal magic we often overlook. While sci…
H: Hiraeth
As part of an A–Z series on untranslatable words, this post explores "Hiraeth," a Welsh term describing a profound longing for a past version of oneself or a home that no longer ex…
G: Glabella
Inspired by her toddler’s curiosity, the author explores the word "glabella"—the anatomical term for the space between the eyebrows—as part of her "Vocabulary of Life" A–Z series. …
F: Ferrule
Inspired by her toddler’s curiosity, the author explores the word "ferrule," the metal band that connects a pencil's graphite to its eraser. She uses this functional object as a me…
E: Echolalia
Inspired by their toddler’s rhythmic repetition of words, the author explores "echolalia" to highlight the musical and sensory qualities of language. The article serves as a remind…
D: Dactylonomy
Inspired by her toddler’s curiosity, the author explores "dactylonomy," the ancient practice of using fingers to count or express numbers. She describes this method as a vital sens…
C : Chrysalism
This blog post introduces the word "chrysalism," which describes the sense of peace and safety felt when being sheltered indoors during a thunderstorm. Drawing from an anecdote abo…
B: Bibliosmia
Inspired by her toddler’s curiosity, the author begins an A-Z series exploring unique words for sensory experiences, starting with "bibliosmia." This term describes the nostalgic, …
A : Ambedo
The author introduces "Ambedo," a term describing a momentary, melancholic trance where one becomes completely absorbed in vivid sensory details. Inspired by her young son's fascin…
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