Mamihlapinatapai
Mamihlapinatapai is a word from the Yaghan language of Tierra del Fuego, listed in The Guinness Book of World Records as the “most succinct word”, and is considered one of the hardest words to translate. It describes “a look shared by two people with each wishing that the other will initiate something that both desire [...]
Should have brought my notebook to the bookstore. Didn’t find the book I wanted, but did spend an hour reading a nifty history of art materials (euorpe-centric, fresco and egg tempera up though acrylics) that I couldn’t justify buying today but should go on my LibraryThing wishlist.
Though I did indulge in an expensive [...]
The "best of" collection, roughly covering 2000-2007. Originally intended as a one-off project for the family, but everyone liked the idea so I've done more.