Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Frisson SimonJune 12, 2026 Frisson Noun: A sudden, short, strong feeling or emotion. Can be pleasurable or unpleasant. Example: "The...
Founding Fathers The Founders: Lyman Hall SimonJune 11, 2026 Lyman Hall "Take things always by their smooth handle." Thomas Jefferson Lyman Hall graduated from Yale...
Maxims Changing the Weather SimonJune 10, 2026 “Don’t try to change the weather. Just bring along your umbrella when it looks like...
Maxims David Mamet SimonJune 9, 2026 "I took the liberal view for many decades, but I believe I have changed my mind." David Mamet,...
Maxims Facts Change SimonJune 8, 2026 “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” John Maynard...
Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Denouement SimonJune 5, 20260 Denouement Noun: The final outcome of the plot of a work of fiction. Example: "The denoument of the play...
Founding Fathers The Founders: Lewis Morris SimonJune 4, 20260 Lewis Morris "Damn the consequences. Give me the pen." Lewis Morris was a signer of the Declaration of...
Maxims A Fanatic SimonJune 2, 2026 "A fanatic is one can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject." Winston...