Being a Triple nerd; a scientist, a musician AND a D&D player, this is a great word that can be used in many contexts. Lacuna is a space or gap. In Science, lacuna is a small space where the … [Read more...]
Word of the Week: KOWTOW
February 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
Kowtow is the touching of ones head to the ground in an act of worship, reverence, or apology. Kou in Chinese means "knock" or "touch upon" and tou means "head"; Knock your head. The term also refers … [Read more...]
Really Cool Lizard Valentine’s Day Box!
February 12, 2012 By
My second grade son has to make a Valentine’s Day card box for school to collect his cards and treats. My son is obsessed with lizards, so it wasn’t a surprise when he said he was going to make a … [Read more...]
Word of the Week: JACKANAPES
February 6, 2012 By
Jackanapes was the nickname of the first Duke of Suffolk, William de la Pole (1396-1450). The name probably has a different origin, but was given to him because his badge displayed an ape's restraint … [Read more...]
Word of the Week: ICHOR
January 23, 2012 By
Mythologically ichor refers to the "blood of the gods". It is a gold liquid that runs through the veins of immortals. In a medical or pathological setting it is used to refer to a watery discharge … [Read more...]
Word of the Week: HALIDOM
January 13, 2012 By
Halidom is an archaic word that means a holy place or thing. In role playing games we often pursue someone who wants to use a holy item or holy place in an unholy way. Maybe to raise an undead army, … [Read more...]
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