Maxims Pessimists SimonDecember 12, 20220 "Don’t let the pessimists get you down." This is post number 27 of the "Wisdom in ten words or less series."...
Hiking Force SimonFebruary 23, 20220 "The first rule of civilized international relations is that a country does not seize another country’s...
Hiking Words Seldom Seen: Eructation SimonJanuary 5, 20220 Eructation Noun: A formal way of saying belch or burp. Example: "An eructation from Napoleon would have been...
Hiking Words Seldom Seen: Prevaricate SimonDecember 29, 20210 Prevaricate Verb: Speak or act in an evasive way Example: "he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked...
Hiking Words Seldom Seen: Ignoble SimonAugust 5, 20210 Ignoble Adjective: Not honorable in intent or action Example: "It is an ignoble act to willfully harm a...
Hiking Words Seldom Seen: Cochineal SimonJuly 1, 20211 Cochineal Noun: An insect that lives on Prickly Pear Cacti. It can be spotted because it covers itself with a...
Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Sclerotic SimonMay 6, 20210 Sclerotic Adjective: losing the ability to adapt. becoming rigid. Example: "As we age we tend to become...