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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease: (n) a progressive mental deterioration that can occur in middle or old age due to generalized degeneration of the brain. When you read the definition, there’s nothing funny about...
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Angry
Angry: (adj) having a strong feeling or showing annoyance, displeasure or hostility; full of anger. I’m sure many books have been written on this subject, but for the life of me I can’t think of one...
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Authentic
Authentic: (adj) of undisputed origin; genuine. I remember it like yesterday because when it happened, the combination of surprise, disappointment and confusion nearly overwhelmed me. I met an older...
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Avenge
Avenge: (v) to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another. Human beings are capable of understanding the concept. A vast majority of us mortals understand that it would be...
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Bitter
Bitter: (adj) angry, hurt, or resentful Nothing ever gets better if we insist it should never have happened. It is the source of all bitterness. Discussion is avoided because the mere mention of the...
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Clear
Clear: (adj) transparent. I will never be transparent. There’s no need for me to mislead you with a promise by offering my definition on the subject. I don’t want you to see through me. Honestly, I...
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Comma
Comma: (n) a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence Belligerent. Yes, downright sour-tongued and steamed. That is how I would characterize one of the publishers I...
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Contrite
Contrite: (adj) filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent The times in my life when I was truly sorry, I’ve been so contrite that I could barely speak. I was afraid to utter...
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Cooperate
Cooperate: (v) to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit. Life sent me a text. It asked me if I had a few minutes to sit down and discuss some things. Normally I would have...
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Coprecipitate
Coprecipitate: (v) to cause to precipitate together. I am going to the store. I will invite a good mood. I am on my way to work. Play my favorite rock song. I didn’t get enough sleep last night. Plan...
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Crap
Crap: (n) excrement, or used to reference refuse, rubbish, or junk I already spent the money. I know that’s not smart. But when you’re poor, you have to make arrangements—then hope those plans don’t...
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Crass
Crass: (adj) without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid How does one write in such a way as to communicate that the thoughts being shared are in a whisper? Great question,...
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Crusade
Crusade: (n) any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea or cause During one December vacation from traveling on the road, I focused in on a seven-word slogan which I...
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Davie
Davie: (n) a town in SE Florida. I have a unique perspective on Davie, Florida. After years of traveling on the road and performing, I decided to settle there because it was near where my son,...
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Dazed
Dazed: (adj) to be stunned or stupefied Perhaps the worst piece of advice I’ve ever received is, “Keep your cool.” The words would be unnecessary to share if I weren’t in an environment where I had...
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De-escalate
De-escalate: (v) to decrease in intensity, magnitude, etc. It is something I’ve always done. I never gave it much thought. To me it just made sense. For you see, taking the first reaction of a human...
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