Welcome to Wormy’s Cubby Hole.
This is a quiet place beneath Duckdom, where words are looked after and thoughts are given time to settle.
Wormy lives here.
He reads, listens, and keeps the good words safe — especially the ones that matter most.
You don’t need to rush.
You’re very welcome to stay a while.
WORMY’S WORD OF THE WEEK
Duckdomishness (noun)
Meaning:
The happy feeling that occurs when a group of friends spend time quietly creating something together, usually accompanied by a hot drink, several ideas, and at least one duck wearing a blue T-shirt.
Example:
"There was an unusual amount of Duckdomishness in the Hall today. Kevin claimed it was because someone remembered the biscuits."
WORMY’S WORD OF THE WEEK
Word: Catalogue (noun)
A happy place where finished ideas wait patiently until someone comes looking for them.
Wormy says:
"Every finished idea deserves a cosy shelf. You never know who might need it tomorrow."
WORMY’S WORD OF THE WEEK
Word: ‘"Tinkerjoy"’
Meaning :
The happy feeling you get from quietly making little improvements, one tiny change at a time, simply because it makes something a little better.
Wormy says...
"Big adventures are wonderful... but Tinkerjoy is what builds them."
Wormy’s Wednesday Wisdom
By Wednesday, Duckdom had settled into a quieter rhythm.
The work of Monday had softened,
and the village seemed to pause, just long enough to listen.
Wormy was already in his usual place,
sharing a few gentle thoughts with anyone who wandered by.
He says that not everything needs to happen all at once…
that some things take time to grow,
and that waiting is not the same as standing still.
And for a little while,
Duckdom simply sat beneath the trees…
and listened.
Wormy's Wednesday Wisdom
“Blossoms do not rush.
They open when the time is right.
Plant the seed… then trust the growing.”
Word: Bye-Bye Plane
Meaning:
A small plane Wormy uses when things feel too noisy, too busy, or too much. It reminds us that it’s okay to leave for a little while and come back when we’re ready.
Not all journeys need a destination.
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Word: Snackergency
Meaning:
A very serious situation that happens when Wormy has been thinking too hard and hasn’t eaten in a while. Usually fixed with something crunchy or sweet.
Thinking works better with snacks.
Word : Nib-ble
Meaning:
A very small bite taken very slowly,
so it can be enjoyed properly.
Nib-bles are best eaten when you are calm,
happy, and not in a rush.
Wormy says:
“Big snacks are exciting.
Nib-bles are important.”
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Word : Tidy-ish
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Meaning:
Mostly tidy,
with a few important things still being used.
Tidy-ish means you can find what you need,
even if not everything is in the right place.
Wormy says:
“If you can find your snack,
it’s tidy enough.”
Word : Wiggleplan
Meaning :
A plan that changes as you go along,
but still works out just fine.
A Wiggleplan allows room for thinking,
snacks, and better ideas arriving late.
Wormy says:
“Straight lines are helpful.
Wiggly ones are clever.”
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Word : Anthology
Meaning :
A group of ants who read together.
Often found carrying books much larger than themselves
and discussing important ideas in quiet lines.
Wormy says:
“Reading is better when shared.
Even if the book is heavy.”
Word ; The Kevinator
Meaning :
A legendary Duckdom burger that Kevin liked so much
he forgot to share it.
There were no Kevinators left.
Only crumbs and lessons remained.
Wormy says:
“If it’s very good, remember to pause.”
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Word : San-dwiched
Meaning :
To be happily stuck between two pages of a book,
with snacks nearby and no intention of moving.
Often happens when:
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the book is very good
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the snacks are very good
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and the outside world can wait
Wormy says:
“Some places are worth staying in.”
'Pre-language thinking'
Important ideas that arrive before they know how to behave in sentences.
Wormy’s Words of Wisdom Wednesday
Wormy read from his Book of Words. No one spoke.
No one needed to.
‘Wisdom often arrives when no one is rushing it.’
'Ant-lers'
A group of ants whose job is to carry away naughty letters
and take them somewhere safe for sorting.
Ant-lers help when words get muddled,
mixed up, or behave badly.
Wormy says:
“Letters do better when they are given time.”
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'Dorm-ant'
When ants are having a well-earned rest,
usually on a quiet day like Sunday.
Dorm-ant happens after:
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a lot of carrying
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a lot of sorting
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and a lot of good work
Wormy says:
“Rest is part of the job.”
Wormy’s Words of Wisdom Wednesday
Wormy read from his Book of Words.
No one spoke. No one needed to.
“Wormy listened. The others slowed.
And the world felt a little clearer.”
'Sniggle'
A soft burst of laughter that slips out when excitement bubbles over.
Derived from:
snicker + giggle
Often heard in frogs attempting dignity.
Wormy says:
“Even serious faces have sparkles behind them.”