sgriobn — (gaelic) the itchiness that overcomes the upper lip just before taking a sip of whisky

l’esprit de l’escalier — (French) is thinking of a clever comeback when it is too late.

meraki – (greek) doing something with soul, creativity or love

see also: meraklis,

a human being who is after the knowledge, is attentive and has an alert state of mind.

1. somebody who has roots in his tradition, is experienced and attentive and knows, both consciously and perceively the sensible balance among things, human beings and phenomena (ZAHOS) A kind of popular philosopher

2. in connection to wishes and abilities. The one who is looking for qualities, even in lifes’ simple pleasures, as in making cofee or preparing something which can give satisfaction(in connection to mood and erotic relations) good mood, love sorrow

It’s very likely I begin to refer to this blog as my commonplace book. Great term that captures what this thing is.

Commonplace books were a way to compile knowledge, usually by writing information into books.

Eunoia is the shortest word in English containing all five vowels – and it means “beautiful thinking”

parsimony – extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

brocavore – young urban male interested in cooking and the local food movement. Attempts to eat seasonably, drinks craft beer, tap water, and wine.

David Foster Wallace circled these words in his dictionary.

wunderkammer – encyclopedic collections of types of objects whose categorical boundaries were yet to be defined

Three S’s.

Shit, Shower, and Shave. What all men (should) do before going out or after waking up.