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This is a made-up word, but I like it anyway!

Killykumwamee.
"kih-lee-kuhm-WAH-mee"
It just means all crazy and mixed up. See kaddywompus.

Machinations.
"mack-ih-NAY-shun"
Crafty or clever planning, usually for some evil purpose.

Yeah. The effect is like a heart attack, though, so I see where you were going with that.

Okay, I am really going to geek out on you guys now. The next word is one everyone knows, but I just LOVE the story behind it!

Tantilize.
"TAN-tihll-ize"
Everyone knows that to tantilize means to tempt with something wonderful. But let's find out the etymology (word-history)!
There's a Greek myth about a king named Tantalus, who did something very naughty. I can't remember what it was, but that's not the good part. His punishment was that he had to stand in a pool of clear water with branches of ripe fruit hanging just over his head for eternity. If he stooped down to drink, the water would drain away before he could get there. If he reached for the fruit, a breeze would blow the branches just out of his reach.

Neat, huh?

This has been fun, but I must make my congé and wish you all a pleasant St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, hopefully with a fortuitous lack of pinching!
Don't forget to wear your most verdant vestments!

water collored pencils and paper I have so much fun.

Hehe, me too! I always do a double take and think "Did I type the right one?"



That's because Rupert Everett IS Lord Goring.
"But I love talking about nothing, father. It's the only subject I know anything about."
"Do you always understand what you say, sir?"
"Yes...but only if I listen attentively."

"And now Arthur, are you not even a little bit happy to see me?"
"Oh my dear woman...possibly even less than that."

Wasn't one of your sisters Mrs Cheevely in a production of that once upon a time? Julia maybe?