Tag Archives: pleasureable words

The Pearl

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I started seeing a new therapist this year, and it has been life-changing. He is smart, funny, sensitive, and has done his own time with depression. I feel such a strong connection that I’m hoping he’ll want to be my … Continue reading →

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Toska: Miserable Misery for Miserablists

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Sister Wolf

Has everyone heard about toska, a Russian word for a type of misery with no English equivalent? It’s one of those words that make language nerds feel superior, sort of like how “schadenfreude” makes dumb people feel when they hear … Continue reading →

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Waxing And Words = Pain And Pleasure

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Sister Wolf

I received a price-list in the mail for a new waxing salon in my neighborhood. As a child of the sixties, I am innocent of the ins and outs of waxing. All I know is that is hurts and I … Continue reading →

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