I can’t bring myself to write a serious piece tonight. Here are a few interesting words regarding obscure joys taken from The Brown Daily Herald, published in 2023 from the Dictionary of Obscure Joy. https://www.browndailyherald.com/post-magazine/article/2023/04/joys-ford

Enjoy: “Here are some words. Some are fabricated from words in different languages, some are molded from combinations of words long dead, and some are words that already exist to which I have given new meaning. Some are words that were reaching out with tantalizing fingertips, begging to be rescued from dusty dictionaries, and some are words to which I have simply added a bit of pizzazz.”

Amidantino – n. a walk for a little bit with a friend along a path in the woods in contented silence. French ami, friend + Italian andantino, a little walking. Pronounced “am-ee-dan-tee-noe.”
Ataraxie   – n. an understanding of your own infinitesimal smallness that makes you feel more free. Also known as ‘floating rock mentality,’ wherein the realization that we are all simply little creatures living on a meaningless floating rock empowers you to live your life according to your rules alone. Ancient Greek ἀταραξία, equanimity or tranquility + free. Pronounced “ah-trax-ee.”
Buzzy – adj. tipsy is to alcohol as buzzy is to weed—inspiring feelings of giggliness or bubbliness, as well as silly thoughts and perhaps craving for a snack. A play on buzzed, meaning slightly drunk.
Consense – n. goofy, unfounded, and unbridled confidence in a skill you do not have. From confidence + nonsense. 
Crisple – n. the act of taking one bite of a fruit, feeling the crunch beneath your teeth and savoring that bite thoroughly, then tossing it away; it’s indulgent, tactless, even cruel. But it was a beautiful bite, and now you’ve finished. From crisp + apple.
Draíocht – n. the wizened, nostalgic, almost-jealous feeling of watching a wide-eyed child begin to believe in magic. Gaelic draíocht, witchcraft, magic, charm, enchantment.
Elitnaus – n. perverse pleasure in the conviction that you are smarter than whomever you are talking to; an ego-driven feeling, spurred by erudite hubris and a little bit of elitism. English elite + Greek νοῦς (naus), intelligence or knowledge. Pronounced “ee-liht-nah-oos.”
Entierity – n. the exploding relief of kissing somebody you’ve wanted to kiss for a long time; the metal-to-magnet pull between two people that was so strong it was a wonder that they ever managed the strength to prevent themselves from succumbing every second. rom French, devenir entier, to become whole or complete.
Etheldream – n. the moment of returning to a childhood place you thought you’d forgotten, only to find that you remember just that shade of ivory the house was painted, or how many steps lead you to the front door, or that the handle had to be twisted to the left twice to open; realizing that your soul retains memory much longer than your mind. Old English eþel, one’s ancestral homeland + dream, Pronounced “eh-thehl-dreem.”
Fêtair – v. the gleeful anticipation of knowing you have given somebody the perfect gift; hearing them tear through the wrapper and feeling your heart rise, anticipating the smile that will spread across their cheeks as they shout, “No way!” or “You remembered!” in a voice that positively bounces with excitement. French fête, party + Gaelic tabhair, to give as a gift. Pronounced “feht-air.”
Filoksenia – n. the intimacy of cooking a meal for a stranger. From Ancient Greek φιλοξενία, friend to a stranger, hospitality. Pronounced “fee-low-seh-nee-ah.”
Flaneuse – n. a female finder and connoisseur of places, who delights in stepping out of the house and onto the street for the purpose of becoming one of a vast army of anonymous trampers, meanderers, adventurers who dally along the streets, not digging deeper than the eye approves but rather briefly glancing over everything we pass as it floats us smoothly down a stream; resting, pausing, and wandering on. From French flâneur, one who wanders aimlessly + French feminine ending –euse. Pronounced “flan-oos.”

Love to all who need it tonight! More tomorrow!