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I intend to talk about who I am and why I am writing this blog about these topics here. This is a work in progress.

This is what the dictionary says about these words that I am focused on examining.

noun: in·ti·ma·cy

1. close familiarity or friendship; closeness.
   “the intimacy between a husband and wife “
   Similar: closeness, togetherness, affinity, rapport, attachment, familiarity, confidentiality, close association, close relationship, close attachment, close friendship, friendliness, comradeship, companionship, amity, affection, mutual affection, warmth, warm feelings, understanding
   • a private cozy atmosphere.”the room had a peaceful sense of intimacy about it”
   • EUPHEMISTIC an intimate act, especially sexual intercourse.
   • an intimate remark. plural noun: intimacies “here she was sitting swapping intimacies with a stranger”
   • closeness of observation or knowledge of a subject.

noun: rit·u·al

1. a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. “the role of ritual in religion”