Words Seldom Seen: Kismet

Posted on March 26, 2024February 25, 2024 by Simon

Kismet Noun: Fate, Luck, Destiny Example: “My kismet was strong and I succeeded.” Kismet is often associated with Yiddish but it’s origin is Arabic via Turkic. Photo is of another In... Read More

Congress Moves

Posted on March 4, 2024February 28, 2024 by Simon

“Like all other large bodies, where there is a variety of different interests to reconcile, their deliberations are slow.“ George Washington, 1783 During the winter of 1783 Congress was di... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Omniscient

Posted on February 27, 2024January 8, 2024 by Simon

Omniscient Adjective: Knowing everything. Example: “To the third graders the tour guide appeared omniscient.” Photo is of a very small Inukshuk I built while at a beautiful vineyard in Seb... Read More

Wit

Posted on February 26, 2024February 25, 2024 by Simon

“Brevity is the soul of wit.“ William Shakespeare (from Hamlet) The photo is of an Inukshuk I erected in the parking lot at Spur Cross Trailhead.... Read More

Combo Pack

Posted on February 16, 2024February 9, 2024 by Simon

“The people are wiser than their rulers.” General Douglas McArthur This is a combination post. President Zelensky meets an Inukshuk with an embedded quote from Douglas McArthur in multiple colors.... Read More

Recreational Beliefs

Posted on August 30, 2023August 9, 2023 by Simon

Recreational Beliefs Recreational beliefs are beliefs that you hold that don’t effect the way you live your life. For instance: Believing that aliens have landed on earth and the government is c... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Ennui

Posted on August 4, 2023August 3, 2023 by Simon

Ennui Noun: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of stimulation. Example: “She was overcome with ennui, bordering on despair.” To learn more about how I came t... Read More