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Word of the Day Faustian Example It seems that he has struck a Faustian pact with the devil so he gets all the money in the world in exchange for his soul. Definition adjective pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values “a Faustian pact with the Devil” Quote of the…

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Did you know… … that today is National Bologna Day? Properly spelled Bologna, it is sometimes (almost always!) spelled Baloney and pronounced like the latter spelling. Bologna is a sausage commonly used as a luncheon meat. Mom and kids know it well. We certainly hope that at the end of National Bologna Day, that you are “full of Baloney”! 😉 ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “There are no seven…

wotd and qotd

Word of the Day: Ephemeral Pronunciation: /ih-FEM-er-uhl/ Meaning: Lasting for a very short time; temporary or fleeting. Usage Examples: Corporate Context: The surge in demand for the product was ephemeral, and the company quickly shifted focus to longer-term strategies. Personal Context: She realized that her frustration was ephemeral, and in a few days, she would look back at this moment with…

"Top 10 Life Skills" - a chapter from my forthcoming book.

“Top 10 Life Skills” Introduction: Picture this: You’re managing a high-stress job, keeping up with family responsibilities, and trying to maintain some semblance of personal time. Yet, no matter how hard you try, there always seems to be something missing—a sense of control over life’s ups and downs. You’re not alone. Millions struggle to balance their emotions, make sound decisions, and…

When Did People Start Eating Three Meals a Day?

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Did you know… … that today is First Videotape Recording Day? NBC broadcasted the first videotape recording on this day in 1956. Who did it feature? Jonathan Winters! Jonathan Harshman Winters III was an American comedian, actor, author, and artist. The tape of Jonathan Winters was seen coast to coast in the US, and Winters became a TV star. ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “If your ship doesn’t…

Word of the Day Campanology campanology /ˌkampəˈnɒlədʒi/ noun noun: campanology the art or practice of bell-ringing. Origin mid 19th century: from modern Latin campanologia, from late Latin campana ‘bell’. Quote of the Day “Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.” Japanese proverb

In Bard's Suite today

4-Liner Poems (Inspired by Daily News, Witty and Humorous) The stock market took a wild swing, One day it’s a bear, the next it’s a king. I thought I’d be rich with one more trade, Now my savings are a memory that’s starting to fade! Tech launches make such a loud roar, But soon we’re just bored, looking for more. They promised the future, sleek and bright— Turns out, I just need a charger…

5 WWII Fighter Planes You Should Know

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Did you know… … that today is Princeton University Day? On this day in 1746, the College of New Jersey was officially chartered, later known as Princeton University. Trivia buffs: Princeton has been associated with 75 Nobel laureates, 21 National Medal of Science awardees, 5 Abel Prize awardees, 16 Fields Medalists, 16 Turing Award laureates, 11 National Humanities Medal recipients, and 217…

WOTD AND QOTD

Word of the Day STICKYBEAK. English stickybeak /ˈstɪkɪbiːk/ informal•Australian noun an inquisitive and prying person. verb pry into other people’s affairs. “I don’t mean to stickybeak, but when is he going to leave?” Quote of the Day “We are limited, not by our abilities, but by our vision.” Anonymous

Archery used to be required by law for English men.

My poetry today

4-Liner Poems: I once had a plan, a masterful scheme, To wake up at five and live the dream. The alarm went off, but so did I, Now my dreams are all just pies in the sky. A man with ambition and so much zeal, Bought a treadmill but never took the deal. It’s a clothes rack now, gathering dust, Fitness, it seems, wasn’t built on trust. The coffee cup promised magic today, But all it did was keep…

wotd and qotd

Word of the Day clarion Example Top Bollywood hits were marked with the sound of a clarion in the great Hindi radio program by Ameen Sayani. Definition adjective loud and clear “a clarion call” noun a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone verb proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion blow the clarion Quote of the Day “The objective of education is to prepare the young to…

YOUR INSIGHT OF THE DAY

YOUR INSIGHT OF THE DAY Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent. Wendy Flynn – Consultant

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Did you know… … that today is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day? In October, pumpkins are literally glowing! So, why not put two of your favorites together – pumpkins and cheesecake!? It’s easy to enjoy this special day. Go to a cheesecake store or bakery, or better yet, make a homemade pumpkin cheesecake. Enjoy! ~~~ Today’s Inspirational Quote: “Focus is how you knit the hours of the day together.…

My poems of the day/ Limericks too :)

4-Liner Poems (Witty, Humorous) I told my mirror, “I’ve aged quite well,” It replied with a laugh, “Who can you tell?” My reflection grins, all lines and spots, But wisdom’s glow—well, that’s worth the dots! My phone has more apps than time in a day, Yet somehow, they never make work go away. I tap and I swipe, hoping they’ll do the job, But it seems even machines think I’m a slob. I bought a…

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