My Dad once told me, “If you keep your eyes and ears open, you’ll learn something new every day.”
Today, I stumbled across that new thing on Twitter. Thank you @rmogull, for pointing out @451wendy‘s blog, “Idoneous Security.”
What a great word! It describes just how much security we need – the appropriate amount. Not too much, not too little, just idoneous.
Plus, for good measure, Wendy’s blog post today was hilarious.
Maria von Trapp, please meet David Letterman and Merriam-Webster. You have often graced us with your uplifting song, “… these are a few of my favorite things.” May I share with you a top-ten list of my favorite words, each the embodiment of a profound concept I cherish in my life?
As often is the case, I find brevity to be more difficult than verbosity. I place high value on many more concepts, but for today’s few moments of personal introspection, here is my short list. What’s yours?
Note: originally published on ILoveFreedom.com.
According to a recent post in the International Business Edge, the small town of Sequim, WA, has an Identity Crisis … big time:
“The U.S. town of Sequim, Washington has long claimed that ‘in the native language of the S’Klallam tribe, ‘S’Kwim’ means quiet waters,’ as indicated on the town website. However, a linguist recently revealed that a correct translation would actually be ‘a place for going to shoot.’â€
“Quiet Waters†or “A place for going to shoot.†Quite a contrast, don’t you think?
For more insight, you can Listen to the story on NPR.org or read the article by the Associated Press.
With shooting potentially involved, I wonder why NRA.org hasn’t picked up the story!