Taylor

July 2024

24

Dépaysé

(French) Situated in unfamiliar surroundings, being out of one's element, displaced, astray (adjective)

16

Tisane

An infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects

08

Shikantaza

(Japanese) "just sitting" in Zen practice [Kirkville]

07

Diaphanous

Characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through

07

Naiad

Any of the nymphs in classical mythology living in and giving life to lakes, rivers, springs, and fountains

05

Catkins

Elongated cluster of single-sex flowers bearing scaly bracts and usually lacking petals. (Image 📸)

04

Equipoise

An equal distribution of weight; even balance; equilibrium.

June 2024

30

Colloquy

A conversation; a gathering for discussion of theological questions.

May 2024

April 2024

17

Aufheben

(German) To transcend, to shake off the past [Wiki]