FOOD FOR THOUGHT

That which we obtain too easily,
we esteem too lightly.

-Thomas Paine, English writer (1737-1809)

TODAY'S WORD

ICTUS

The recurring series or beat in a rhythmic or metrical
series of sounds.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security
will deserve neither and lose both.

-Benjamin Franlin, American politician (1706-1790)


These are wise words from one of the founding fathers of our nation. Something to consider in these troubling times.

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NEO- prefix

New, recent (ex. neogene)

New and different period or form of in a new and different form or manner.

new and abnormal (ex. neoplasm)

SAME SOUND, DIFFERENT SPELLING

principal heart weight
principle hart wait

roll route tier
role root tear

mail waste break
male waist brake

soul tea minor
sole tee miner

shoe dye pail
shoo die pale

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

For one who reads, there is no limit to the number of lives
that may be lived, for fiction, biography, and history offer
an inexhaustible number of lives in many parts of the world,
in all periods of time.

-Louis L'Amour, American author (1908-1988)

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GREGARIOUS

Tending to associate with others of one kind.

Marked by or indicating a liking for companionship: sociable

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.

- Mother Teresa (1910-1997)

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MINIMALIST

1. One who favors restricting the functions and powers of a political organization on the achievement of a set of goals to
a minimum.

2. A minimal artist: adherent of minimalism

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it,
blame yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches;
for the Creator, there is no poverty.

-Ranier Maria Rilkie, German poet (1875-1926)

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GLITZ

Extravagant showiness: glitter

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

There is nothing impossible to him who will try.

-Alexander the Great, (356-323 BC)

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FLUXION

1. The action of flowing or changing; also something subjected to such action.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

-Aesop,Greek author (620-560 BC)

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AUTEUR

Film director who is considered the creative force in a movie.

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NOIR

1. Crime fiction featuring hard-boiled cynical characters
and bleak sleazy settings.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

He who has faith has...an inward reservoir of courage,
hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all
will come out well-even though to the world it would
appear to come out most badly.

-B.C. Forbes, Scottish journalist (1880-1954)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong
to live as well as think.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Wishing for friends is quick work,
but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.

-Aristotle, Greek philosopher (384-322 BC)

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QUASI- prefix

As it were; approximately; resembling in some degree
Ex. quasiparticle

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed
himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become
unstable without knowing it.

-Herodotus, Greek historian (484-409 BC)

SIMILES AND METAPHORS

My 2ooth post!

Similes and metaphors are figures of speech. While the former compares two things which are not alike, the latter uses an object or idea to suggest an analogy or likeness of two totally different things.

Similes are lighter in tone, metaphors are more assertive in their language. Examples of similes are cheeks like roses, cold as ice, and black like coal. Examples of metaphors are drowning in money, which means the person is very rich; or raining dogs and cats ( not literal, of course) or it is raining hard.

Similes and metaphors add color to a story and often uses objects people can relate to. A good author uses them quite a bit. The great ones can make similes and metaphors come to life. When I read the works of Edgar Allan Poe, his use of metaphorical language made me feel as if I was walking beside him.

Figures of speech are not idle space fillers, but can add color and familiarity to your writing. I us them liberally in my stories and I trust that you will, too.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

-Thomas Paine, English writer (1737-1809)

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ECUMENICAL

Worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application
of, relating to, or representing the whole of a body of
churches.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you wish to be a writer, write.

-Epictetus, Greek philosopher (55-135 AD)

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CHANCERY

1. A high court f equity in England and Wales with common law
functions and jurisdiction over cases in equity.

2. A record office for public archives or those of ecclesiastical,
legal, or diplomatic proceedings.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

As I look to the future, I see many things that need our vision, drive, and most of all,
love for the people we have at our side.

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POLY- prefix

1. Many; several; much; multi
Ex. polychotomas, polygyny

2. Containing an indefinite number;
more than one of a specific substance Ex.- polysulfide

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, " I used everything you gave me".

-Erma Bombeck, journalist

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SYNECDOCHE


A figure of speech by which a part is put for the whole
Ex. fifty sail for fifty ships;

The whole for a part Ex. society for high society

The species for the genus Ex. cutthroat for assassin

The name of the material for the thing made

Ex. boards for stage; gridiron for football field; diamond for baseball field