Word of the Day: Effervescent

Word of the day: Effervescent Definition: Unrestrained joy. Bubbly. I read that and I’m all like, “Hey! I want unrestrained joy!” I think of a fountain or well of joy, bubbling up from deep inside me or  the iridescence of a bubble in the sun. Think...

Word of the Day: Determined

Determined: Fully committed to achieving a goal Determine, determined, determination. These are the words that set the achievers apart from dreamers. You decide, (another great D word), what it is you want, what your goals are, and then you determine to achieve them....

Word of the Day: Cultivate

Cultivate: 1. Prepare and use land for crops and gardening. 2. To acquire or develop (a sentiment, quality or skill). My husband and I have become avid amateur gardeners. He loves roses and flowers while I, (the cook), love vegetables and herbs. I love planting, ...

Word of the Day: Burnish

Burnish: To make smooth or glossy, usually by applying surface pressure I had such intentions when I headed into this summer. I work as an after school teacher so the summers have once more become magical times of child-like leisure. I, of course, filled them with...

Word for the Day: Aware

Aware: Having specified facts or feelings impressed upon the mind. Another word for aware is conscious–being conscious of the things that are around you and within you. Some people, like myself, have an extra bit of awareness about them that comes naturally. An...