sing / siNG verb 1. to produce musical tones or notes with the voice; to vocalize melodically Singing has always seemed to me that most perfect means of expression. Georgia O’Keeffe, 1887-1986 2. to deliver songs as a professional vocal artist Some may say that I couldn’t sing, but no one can say that I didn’t sing. Florence Foster Jenkins, 1868-1944 3. to create... Read More

crit-i-cal / ˈkridək(ə)l adjective 1. inclined to judge or find fault with, often severely If we find ourselves becoming critical of other people, we should stop examining them, and start examining ourselves. William Barclay, 1907-1978 2. involving or using judicious evaluation The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual’s own reason and critical analysis. Dalai Lama, 1935- 3. including scholarly revisions or varied... Read More

di-verse / dəˈvərs,dīˈvərs/ adjective 1. unlike; differing in form, kind, etc. If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place. Margaret Mead, 1901-1978 2. composed of distinctly different qualities Telling diverse stories is... Read More

re-al-ize / ˈrē(ə)ˌlīz verb 1. to understand clearly and fully The man being carried does not realize how far away the town really is. Nigerian Proverb 2. to bring into full existence; accomplish Life is a dream – realize it. Sai Baba, 1838-1918 3. to conceive vividly in the mind We realize the importance of light when we see darkness. We realize the importance... Read More

fel-low / ˈfelō noun 1. a man or boy; often considered informal If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get. Frank A. Clark, 1860-1936 2. a peer; one in equal rank with oneself Envy is the art of counting the other fellow’s blessings instead of your own. Harold Coffin, ?- 3.... Read More

see / sē, past tense saw verb 1. to perceive or view with the eyes; to detect by sight Believe only half of what you see and nothing of what you hear. Cuban Proverb 2. to view or attend as a spectator When I was a kid, the only way I saw movies was from the back seat of my family’s car at the... Read More

touch / təCH verb 1. to bring a part of the body into contact with something so as to perceive through tactile sense Friends share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand. Henri Nouwen, 1932-1996 2. to put hands on something or someone, usually violently I don’t think anybody should ever touch anybody in anger, ever. Tommy Lee, 1962-... Read More

in-spi-ra-tion / ˌinspəˈrāSH(ə)n noun 1. an influence or action which moves the intellect or emotions; sometimes divine The real world is a bottomless source of inspiration for what you can build. Caterina Fake, 1969- 2. the quality or state of being acted upon by an influence Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Thomas A. Edison, 1847-1931 3. something motivated by an... Read More

new / n(y)o͞o adjective 1. having just come into existence; recent With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962 2. modern The new environment dictates two rules: first, everything happens faster; second, anything that can be done will be done, if not by you, then by someone else, somewhere. Andy Grove, 1936-2016 3. novel; unfamiliar What is new is... Read More

toast / tōst NOUN: 1. praise spoken about someone or something when raising a drink in a glass Here’s a toast to the future, a toast to the past, and a toast to our friends, far and near; May the future be pleasant, the past a bright dream; may our friends remain faithful and dear. Anonymous 2. sliced bread broiled to make it crisp... Read More