Words Seldom Seen: Saturnine
Saturnine Adjective: Exhibiting a gloomy, surly, sardonic attitude. Basically a downer. Has astrological...
Category: Travel
Nationalism
“Nationalism only becomes poisonous when the dose is too large.” This classical Japanese print was given to...
Words Seldom Seen: Bromide
Bromide Noun: A chemical used as a sedative. Now more commonly used to describe a hackneyed saying meant to...
Words Seldom Seen: Gnosis
Gnosis Noun: esoteric knowledge of apparent spiritual truth. From the Greek word for knowledge. Example: "He...
Making the Noise
“Work hard in secret and let the success make the noise.” A & J Liquor and Tobacco Store,...
Forever Young
"As long as you can admire and love, then one is young forever." Pablo Casals, Cellist Photo Credit: Gene B....
Finding Happiness
“Above the poverty threshold the determinants of happiness are marriage, children and friends, not the size of a...
Words Seldom Seen: Benighted
Benighted Adjective: Existing in a state of moral or intellectual darkness, Unenlightened usually because of...
Arbitrary Stupid Goal
Arbitrary Stupid Goal by Tamara Shopsin inspired my new goal which is to visit the oldest operating tavern in...
Competition
"Domestic policies that encourage immigration help keep our population not only youthful but vibrant." Jason...
