Tag: Travel
How to give a Speech
“Stand up to be seen.Speak up to be heard.Sit down to be appreciated.“ Pithy advice from Teddy Roosevelt on how to give a political speech.... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Bast
Bast Noun: Strong, woody fibers, such as flax, hemp or jute, obtained from inner bark and used historically in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage. Example: Otzi used bast to tie his leather ga... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Serendipity
Serendipity Noun: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Example: If you want to experience serendipity go small and get off the tourist track. My goal when w... Read More
Beware Again
In modern American signs we have replaced “Beware” with “Caution.”... Read More
Separate but Equal
How Times Have Changed... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Boreal
Adjective: Of or pertaining to the North. In current usage almost always associated with “forests.” As in boreal forest .Boreal forests grow in the sub-artic region, are mostly coniferous ... Read More
TSA Compliant
In a local store in Phoenix they cleverly are telling you what you need to know. These travel size products are TSA compliant. And we all know how important it is to comply with the TSA.... Read More