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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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…
Inspired by her toddler's intense curiosity, the author is launching a 26-day writing series titled "The Vocabulary of Life: An A–Z Journey through the Unspoken" for the Blogchatte…
In this gratitude-filled post, the author celebrates their "tiny wins" of 2025 by honoring the key people who supported their journey. They express heartfelt thanks to their husban…
While intending 2025 to be a year of rest and recovery, the author unexpectedly rediscovered their creative voice and published a story in the *Blogchatter Book of Food*. This "plo…
This article challenges the restrictive societal myth that a "complete family" requires a specific number or gender of children. It argues that family wholeness should be defined b…