atermoiements - noun - distractions leading to procrastination
As you might have guessed, "atermoiements" is French. If you were to search the word, like I just did, you'd find the meaning available through several on-line, French dictionaries. Personally, what I love about the French language is that it tends to be misleading aurally. To me, every word sounds poetic and positive, which is not the case in English. Yet I digress.
Look at the definition for a moment. Would you say that it is relevant in today's climate? I would agree it is because even though quite a few are getting back to their physical work places, a large number of people are still working from home. Working from home includes challenges in the form of distractions. And yes, sometimes the action in the wings leads to procrastination.
As a writer of prose, poetry, lyrics, and music, I find it difficult to concentrate especially when the neighborhood is besieged, assailed by landscapers of all sizes, shapes, and annoying sounds. When they land on the beaches of my neighbors' grassy front lawns, I fall back on "This, too, shall pass" and can usually get back into the right mindset. Thank Goodness for a sense of patience.
Ah, but Saturday beckons. And as of right now, the neighborhood is uncannily quiet.
Enjoy!
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