Cark is a noun meaning “worry” or “trouble.” As a verb, cark means “to cause worry or distress,” as in to have carking doubts. This word derives from a Latin word for “burden,” which also produced charge, as in a “load” to carry, and car, a vehicle...
Don’t worry, be happy — or, as a quote attributed to Montaigne goes, “My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Montaigne Quote” Here’s a quotation I like from...
When the sky falls, we shall all catch larks. Or in other words, worrying about what’s going to happen won’t change it. If you’ve got a proverb you love, share it! This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “”When The Sky Falls…” Proverb” You...
probability neglect n.— «Humans are the only species that understand risk, but we also engage in what’s called “probability neglect.” This is when we ignore probabilities and worry about more traumatic possibilities.» —“Good Question: Why Do We...
tsoris n.pl. (also tsouri) a problem, trouble, worry; variant spelling of tsuris. Editorial Note: Although it is plural, it usually takes a singular verb. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
