This month I’m sharing a word that has nothing to do with how it makes me feel, like embrace or because I love the way it sounds, like gentle. I chose this word because it’s frequently used when describing me: Patience. The funny thing, and why it’s a favorite, is because … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Fondly
February is the month of cupids, valentines, hearts and flowers, a fitting time to share one of my favorite words – fondly. Fondly is an adverb with an interesting history. In the mid-14th century it was defined as foolishly. During the late 1500’s it took on the meaning … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Respite
Tis the season to be frantic, stressed, exhausted, Jolly! How will we ever get to “jolly” when frantic, stressed and exhausted are what we really feel? The answer: By creating my next favorite word – Respite. The word respite is defined as a usually short interval of rest … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Grace
This month I’ve chosen to share my thoughts on the word grace. It’s one of my favorite words but not for my usual reasons. It doesn’t roll off my tongue in a way that’s pleasing—like gentle or invoke a physical response—like embrace or resilience. I love the word grace because it … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Whimsical
Put yourself into child mode, think back to some of the silliest things you used to do and enjoy October’s word: Whimsical. Not the unpredictable, arbitrary kind of whimsical. I’m referring to fanciful, funny, capricious behavior. October is the month for ghosts, goblins and … [Read more...]