word of the starry night

lodestar

A lodestar is a star that is used to find direction, particularly with reference to Polaris. The name is derived from lodestone, part of a compass, which generally points toward a pole star. In a figurative sense, it can mean an example or guiding principle that people want to follow.

This time I have Wikipedia to thank for the definition. Thanks Wikipedia.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank blogger for sucking so bad this weekend. Thanks blogger! You've been beside yourself with suckage lately! I guess that's why you're free. Oh well.