Greek baptizein (Βάπτισμα)= "immerse, dip in water," also figuratively, "be over one's head" (in debt, etc.), "to be soaked (in wine)" This from https://www.etymonline.com/word/baptize When I get into a lake, I like to put my head under water, too, even if I'm just there for a quick dip. It doesn't often do wonderful things for my... Continue Reading →
Seeing and Hearing
I can only write with my phone for this post, so it’s going to be mostly photos. Tapping with my thumbs is too annoying! My new favorite app is called Merlin, and it’s great for identifying bird calls. Today it told me that European goldfinches were in the trees next to where I’d parked my... Continue Reading →
Holidays Suck Sometimes
I'm not sure if I can write something positive today. So I'm just going to upload a few photos and send the world kind thoughts. It snowed where I live, and it's beautiful. This is a picnic table! Buried under the snow.... Who needs a Christmas tree in their home when there are so many... Continue Reading →
La Marseillaise
Verse 4: Tremblez, tyrans ! et vous, perfides,L'opprobre de tous les partis,(Tremble, tyrants! and you, treacherous ones, Ignomy of all parties) I don't want to write too specifically here why I've included "La Marseillaise" in this post (because Forolavache is a feel-good blog), other than to say it's verse 4 of the French national anthem.... Continue Reading →
Moove your cow, and your mind will follow. 