‘The warmeness of the Sunne in Winter.’ Cockeram 1623.
-OED online version March 2011
The wise editors of the OED have categorized "apricity" as an obsolete word. It appears indeed not to have been much used since it was defined by Cockeram (apparently the author of one of the earliest English language dictionaries).
Astute readers of this post will notice that it was written in the early spring, not winter (although for the record, it did snow here yesterday). Yet it is my favorite word, and one that, metaphorically, describes my goal for this blog. The word "apricity" represents, for me, the idea of the little spots of joy and interest in life, much like the luxurious feeling of the warmth of the sun in winter. Particularly the tiny simple pleasures, clever ideas and bits of beauty that standout like tiny pinprick stars against a lifetime's background of major events and daily routines.
I envision this blog as a place for me to pursue creative interests, and write about anything that gives me the warm fuzzy feeling of apricity.
