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: 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...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Genuine
Genuine has been on my list on words to share since I began Sharing Words with Friends. September is my birth month and for reasons you’ll read later it’s an appropriate time to share this special word with you. Genuine is an adjective used to describe people, objects and … [Read more...]
Sharing Words with Friends: Resilient
It’s time to “embrace” sharing my next word with you, resilient - an adjective meaning to spring back or rebound. When I think of the word, or people who demonstrate resilience, I feel uplifted and visualize someone bouncing off a diving board into a clear, refreshing … [Read more...]