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

grace / ɡrās noun   beauty or elegance of form, motion, etc. Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom. Friedrich Schiller, 1759-1805   an attractive quality I please myself with the graces of winter scenery, and believe that we are as much touched by it as by the genial influences of summer. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882   favor; approval Words... Read More

pan-ic / panik   noun a sudden fear or anxiety which can lead to irrational thought or behavior Fear cannot be banished, but it can be calm and without panic; it can be mitigated by reason and evaluation. Vannevar Bush, 1890-1974   an instance or outbreak of sudden fear or anxiety The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in... Read More

wo-man / wo͝omən, plural wo-men / ˈwimən noun 1.      an adult human female Next to God we are indebted to women, first for life itself, and then for making it worth living. Mary McLeod Bethune, 1875-1955 2.      a female that belongs to a particular group based on birth, occupation or membership, i.e., council ‘ Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space. Sally Ride,... Read More