by Teri Brown | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Flexible: Capable of being readily changed. Fluid. Adaptable. One of the perks of getting older is that you can see the long term consequences of certain attributes or the lack thereof. Flexibility is one of those character traits that people don’t think about...
by Teri Brown | Jul 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fruition: the state of being actual or complete. Accomplished, achievement, attainment. I love seeing things come to fruition. Carefully laid plans that come together in a glorious finale. The book or novella my editor and I have worked so hard on. A garden ready to...
by Teri Brown | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
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....
by Teri Brown | Jul 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
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, ...
by Teri Brown | Jul 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
by Teri Brown | Jul 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
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