non-pro-fit / ˌnänˈpräfit, often hyphenated adjective 1. not done in exchange for money; not created for the purpose of earning money While other industries have suffered, the nonprofit arts world continues to build in strength while it encourages the growth of innumerable small businesses on its periphery, thereby creating more jobs. Louise Slaughter, 1929-2018   noun 1. an organization, company, or other institution that... Read More

house / hous noun 1. a building where people live; a residence He who lives in a glass house should not throw stones. Arabian Proverb 2. capitalized, a family, with regard to ancestors and lineage The House of Windsor came into being in 1917, when the name was adopted as the British Royal Family’s official name by a proclamation of King George V, replacing... Read More

as-sist / /ə-sist/ Verb: 1. to aid or help To preserve a friend three things are necessary: to honor him present, praise him when he is absent, and assist him in his necessities. Italian proverb Noun: 1. (Sports) a statistical unit that records the action between teammates that resulted in a scoring play or an out One score makes happy one player, one assist... Read More

thread / THred noun 1. a long, thin strand of textile fibers or filaments A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread. George Herbert, 1593-1633   2. any type of long twisted fiber used for stitching We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no... Read More

cat / kat noun 1. a small domesticated feline, usually kept as a pet The ideal of calm exists in a sitting cat. Jules Renard, 1864-1910   2. any member of the Felidae family, i.e., lion, jaguar, etc. The first humans to reach North American found a continent crawling with terrifying big cats: an American cheetah, an American lion (bigger than those in Africa... Read More

en-cour-age-ment / \ in-ˈkər-ij-mənt   Noun: 1. A thing, person, idea that provides a feeling of confidence or support If you have a word of encouragement, you can do anything. Hilton Als 1960-   2. An action, occurrence, or sentiment that gives one a feeling of confidence in themselves or support in their actions Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Johann Wolfgang von... Read More

win / /wɪn/ Noun 1. A victorious result; a triumph, success, in a competition, race, battle, game, etc. Anytime you get a win in this league, it’s a blessing. HaHa Clinton-Dix, 1992- Verb 1. To succeed; to achieve victory; You will never win if you never begin.  Helen Rowland, 1875-1950 2. To generate a favored, positive resolution Who forgives wins. African Proverb 3. To... Read More

suc-ceed / /səkˈsid/ Verb: 1. To achieve a result, complete a goal The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius 551 BC-479 BC 2. To take over, inherent a position, throne, office, responsibility, etc. Never celebrate someone’s leaving, until you know who will succeed... Read More

cry / krī   verb   1. to call loudly; to shout or wail Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war!  from ‘Julius Caesar’ act 3, scene 1, line 270, by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616   2. to weep; to shed tears Nobody deserves your tears, but whoever deserves them will not make you cry. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1927-2014   3. to beg;... Read More

par-ent / ˈperənt   noun   1. one who begets offspring; one’s father or mother Our parents taught us to speak and the world taught us to be silent. Czech Proverb   2. one who cares for and raises a child not related to them, i.e., step “, foster “, There is always need for good foster parents, people who have room in their... Read More