webbed

patagium \puh-TAY-jee-um\

noun
1 : the fold of skin connecting the forelimbs and hind limbs of some tetrapods (as flying squirrels)
2 : the fold of skin in front of the main segments of a bird's wing

Captivated as I was by my furry friends in Independence Park, I never noticed one to have any type of patagium. Perhaps flying squirrels and their more ambulatory kin don't share social circles.

books books books

unabashed \un-uh-BASHT\

adjective: not disconcerted : undisguised, unapologetic

I'm unabashedly grateful for the Pima county library system. Without which I would not be able to survive.

hominy

kowtow \KOW-tow\

verb
1 : to show obsequious deference : fawn
2 : to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in token of homage, worship, or deep respect

Given the chance, I'd kowtow to hear you say cow tail.

wrong

pace \PAY-see\

preposition: contrary to the opinion of — usually used as an expression of deference to someone's contrary opinion

Pace everyone who says I'll be ok, I'm not. I've lost an integral part of myself and don't know how to function anymore.

isn't in me

vindicate \VIN-duh-kayt\

verb
1 a : avenge
2 a: to free from allegation or blame b : confirm, substantiate c : to provide justification or defense for : justify d : to protect from attack or encroachment : defend 2 : to maintain a right to

Everyone seems to think I would be vindicated to hate you. That anger should come from my pain. I can't. It's just not in me to feel that way about you. I'd be lying to myself if I went down that path.