Many /ˈmenē/ Adjective a large amount of something Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. – Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

Ridiculous /rəˈdikyələs/ Adjective unworthy of serious consideration, absurd It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them. – Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

Human /ˈ(h)yo͞omən/ Adjective/Noun adjective 1. pertaining to mankind or people Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind. – Henry James (1843-1916) noun 2.  a person; a man, woman, or child And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the... Read More

Clown /kloun/ Noun someone who is paid to make people laugh The cleverest character in comedy is the clown, for he who would make people take him for a fool, must not be one. – Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616)  

Mystical /ˈmistək(ə)l/ Adjective dark, supernatural, magical Nature is mythical and mystical always, and works with the license and extravagance of genius. – Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Personal /ˈpərs(ə)nəl/ Adjective special, individual Happiness is the consequence of personal effort.  – Eat Pray Love (2006) by Elizabeth Gilbert (1969-)

Solace /ˈsäləs/ Noun/Verb noun comfort in difficult times Reading nurtures the soul, and an enlightened friend brings it solace. – Voltaire (1694-1778) verb to give comfort The true way to soften one’s troubles is to solace those of others. – Françoise d’Aubigné (1635-1719)

Beneficent /bəˈnefəs(ə)nt/ Adjective doing or producing good A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful and more honorable to give than to receive. – Epicurus

External /ikˈstərn(ə)l,ekˈstərn(ə)l/ Adjective pertaining to what is outside the subject We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them. Epictetus (50-135 AD)

Screen /skrēn/ Noun/Verb noun 1. a flat display area on electronic devices such as televisions, computers, or smartphones, where visuals and data appear While we often look to classrooms to understand why students are not learning more, some of the causes may be attributed to screen time, cellphones and social media. – “American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows”, The New York Times 2.... Read More