weltschmerz • \VELT-shmairts\ • noun, often capitalizedThis was yesterday's "word of the day" from Merriam-Webster. Besides being appropriate to the evening, it might be my new favorite word.
1 : mental depression or apathy caused by comparison of the actual state of the world with an ideal state 2 : a mood of sentimental sadness.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Weltschmerz
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Doughnut: (dOh-nut) noun, best from Krispy Kreme but also served at other locations
ReplyDelete1: a fried pastry confection which can be served glazed, filled, and or iced.
2: common cure for weltschmerz when eaten with a good friend.
3: general source of happiness when enjoyed with coffee, hot cocoa, or milk
4: cousin in happiness sharing to ice cream, gelato, or an evening of laughter
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Thanks, friend. I would love to take you up on that sometime soon.
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