Nodcrafty? Apricity? Interesting words which I had never heard prior to reading your post, @tengolotodo.
"Do you love words? I do! I find language and our use of it fascinating."
Yes. Words have enormous power. Whether being used for good or otherwise, I do not think this can be disputed. Investing our time to become better at our understanding and use of them is worthwhile.
"I love how languages evolve, but seeing some generations think they are inventing words ..."
Probably a silverblogger bullet list of thoughts to follow here, but I personally have not been all that impressed with how the use of words has evolved:
- Completely redefining words, when their original meaning had value. Laziness or lack of creativity, to not come up with new words instead? Something more sinister afoot? Some of both?
- Dumbing down of language. It does not appear to be an accident. Words that are misspelled on purpose? The use of slang, especially of the crude or vulgar variety?
- Acronyms. Something to do with people trying to communicate with their two thumbs on a tiny little screen? Laziness again?
Perhaps devolved would be more accurate? 🤷♂️ Or regressed ... 😉
I wonder what Susie Dent thinks about it?
Those are very nice pictures you have illustrating your post, @tengolotodo. I thought I would mention that in a separate message.
Spring is a favorite time of year and your flower pictures really bring that out.
The house? Seems like there must be an interesting story behind that picture, with its windows apparently shuttered.