Definitions by David Bassler

firehouse primary 

A term used in the United States to describe a primary election run by a political party, with minimum input from the government, to select the party's candidates for a later general election. Firehouse primaries were originally held in public buildings such as firehouses.

The Democrats opted to run a firehouse primary to choose a nominee in the 4th Congressional District after the death of the Congressman Donald McEachin.

firehouse primary by David Bassler December 25, 2022

blackberry winter 

A period of cold weather occuring in late spring.

If you have a garden – or even if you just planning to pack away your winter sweaters – you’ll do well to remember that blackberry winter could still be waiting to catch optimistic sun lovers unprepared.

blackberry winter by David Bassler August 26, 2013

Indian summer

A period of warm, dry weather following the first killing frost of autumn.

After the cold snap, a pleasant spell of Indian summer weather allowed us to finish building the backyard deck.

Indian summer by David Bassler May 9, 2006

meadow muffins 

cattle dung

cow pie

When you cross the field, be careful you don't step in any meadow muffins.

meadow muffins by David Bassler April 14, 2006

zaftig 

buxom; a woman with a well-developed figure

She was a zaftig, dewy-eyed lass.

zaftig by David Bassler March 31, 2004

cowgirl up 

Be your own woman, make your own path, and take responsibility for who you are and what you do

cowboy up

When the going gets tough, ladies, we've got to tighten our belt buckles, cowgirl up, and get the job done.

cowgirl up by David Bassler March 29, 2004