pi-o-neer / ˌpīəˈnir   noun   one who is among those who first set foot in or settle a region To the lost man, to the pioneer penetrating a new country, to the naturalist who wishes to see the wild land at its wildest, the advice is always the same – follow a river. Edwin Way Teale, 1899-1980   one who is the first... Read More

re-flec-tion / rəˈflekSH(ə)n noun 1.      an instance of the return of light waves from a surface For light I go directly to the Source of light, not to any of the reflections. Peace Pilgrim, 1908-1981 2.      the production of an image by or as if by a mirror The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else’s eyes. Voltaire, 1694-1778 3.      an image or representation... Read More

Way way / wā noun 1.      a passage, a road Our cautious ancestors, when yawning, blocked the way to the entrance of evil spirits by putting their hands before their mouths. George H. Mead, 1863 – 1931 2.      the course to move forward or progress The main road is an easy way, but everyone loves the side streets. Chinese Proverb 3.      the direction or path one is going on; a route Better... Read More

re-sent-ment / rəˈzentmənt noun 1.      a feeling of indignation or ill will at something regarded as a slight, injury or wrong Without forgiveness life is governed by…an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation. Roberto Assaglioli, 1888-1974

run / rən verb to go in a quick manner by moving the legs rapidly so at some points all or both feet are off the ground If one window closes, run to the next window – or break down a door. Brooke Shields, 1965-   to move rapidly Wherever the crowd goes, run in the other direction. Charles Bukowski, 1920-1994   to flee... Read More

race/rās noun (sense 1) a contest of speed Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races after the other. Walter Elliott, 1842-1928   plural, a series of speed-based contests, usually of horses It were not best that we should all thing alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races. Mark Twain, 1835-1910   any competition Human history becomes more... Read More

re-spect / rəˈspekt   noun   a detail or point In some respects, progressing through life is like running a marathon. Joseph B. Wirthlin, 1917-2008   reference or relation With respect to the words “general welfare,” I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. James Madison, 1751-1836   high regard; esteem The final test of a gentleman... Read More

ex-qui-site / ek’skwizət   adjective   marked by flawless, beautiful and/or delicate craftsmanship or execution We should learn from the snail; it has devised a home that is both exquisite and functional. Frank Lloyd Wright, 1967-1959   marked by subtle understanding or keen sensitivity I would say the hallmarks of Italian style are a poetical connection to nature and to materiality, materials, and exquisite... Read More

plain / plan   adjective   unadorned Stained glass, engraved glass, frosted glass; give me plain glass. John Fowles, 1926-1643   free of extraneous matter; pure If you have love, even plain cold water is sweet. Jung Chang, 1952-   clear to the eye or ear As I understand it, laws, commands, rules and edicts are for those who have not the light which... Read More

clar-i-ty / ˈklerədē   noun   clearness or lucidity of understanding In service, there is clarity and compassion. Mary Anne Radmacher, ?-   the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye It is a light of such penetrating clarity that even a simple object lying by chance in such a light takes on an inner glow, almost a voluptuousness. Irving... Read More