Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability.  Acceptable Education?  In my opinion, that which would be classified as "Propaganda" would be less likely to qualify as Acceptable, at least by those who have to live with the concepts, through their lifetime.  One idea:  Find out what the Students  *want*  to Learn.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 30, 2018

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity.  So how does Generosity fit in, in an Academic Environment?  Sometimes it fits well, but often, things get more complex, especially in classes where Grade Competition gets into the picture, like my High School Chemistry Class, where helping a Classmate almost got me into a fight!  Yes, complexities can occur anywhere.

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 29, 2018

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing.  And, this time, these all go together, because both Educating and Teaching  (almost the same),  are forms of Sharing.  Finally, in my opinion, we are all Students, as well as Teachers, as we go through Life.

Weekly Themes: Week of 07/29 - 08/04/2018

The Themes for this Week are Education and Teaching.  I can hear it now:  "I'm a Teacher, and I'm going to Educate you!"  (Perhaps with the addition, "whether you like it or not!")  One thing I learned, early in my life, is that *all* life is an Education, and everyone around me, is a potential Teacher.  Not much more to say here.

Words for the Day: Saturday, July 28, 2018

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective.  In my opinion, getting the Big Picture View of a Topic, helps a Great Deal, in Retention of that Topic.  By the way, as a Manager (Consultant), I can appreciate the other term for this:  The Executive Summary.

Word for the Day: Friday, July 27, 2018

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection.  Anything from a "Deep Review" to the "copy of yourself", staring from a Gadget, frequently on a Wall.  But there is one thing I heard a long time ago:  We are all Mirrors for each other.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 26, 2018

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study.  Careful Study is, of course, Crucial to Retaining a Topic.  That said, be Selective about "what Topics" to Study, as we all have, only "So Much Time", to "divvy up", among the Countless Topics, out there!

Word for the Day: Wednesday: July 25, 2018

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption.  Do you Retain what you Absorb?  (It depends).  Keep what you need, and Discard the rest.  But do it responsibly.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review.  Review is "going over" something, which could be a Lecture or Book Chapter, in an Academic situation.  [or]  "Going over" a Shopping List, to make sure you didn't miss something,  *before*  you exit the Store.  [or]  "Going over" the Day or Week, that you just lived through.  (For example, I get good results, reviewing my day, just before going to bed).  Good luck!

Word for the Day: Monday, July 23, 2018

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.  Does running Experiments, on a Topic help you to Retain knowledge about that Topic?  In my experience, Yes, especially when this occurred, in a Academic Environment, such as in my Chemistry Classes.  Because what else was occurring in those Classes?  Book reading and Lectures.  Now, of course, things will be different in Everyday Life, but you get the Picture.

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 22, 2018

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.  Retention of Recognition?  [or]  Recognition of Retention?  (Sounds the same, but perhaps not).  No matter what, I Recognize all, who have helped me to be who I am.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 22-28, 2018

The Theme for this Week is Retention.  Retention?  According to Google, it means "the continued possession, use, or control of something".  It could be anything, from a Medical Condition (i.e. "Fluid Retention"), to something people go, out of the way to learn (i.e. Wealth Retention).  So be Selective, folks! 

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 21, 2018

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.   "I Resolve to Preserve my Resolve".   :-)   One comment:   Resolutions are not, just for New Years:  You can  (and are Encouraged to)  make them all year long.

Word for the Day: Friday, July 20, 2018

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.  The Courage to Preserve?  [or]  Preserving our Courage?  (Both of these could result in good stories, though likely different).  A good question to ask yourself:  "Do you have the Courage to be yourself, even in the face of what is in the News?"  The answer is important.

Words for the Day: Thursday, July 19, 2018

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment.  Are you Empowered, to Preserve your Strength?  I'm not sure, that there is much more to add to that, except don't forget Yoga!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 18, 2018

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.  Competent to Preserve?  [or]  Preserving Competence?  (Second sounds, a bit better).  But a better question to ask:  "Are you Competent to Be Yourself?"  The answer might surprise you!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.  Enduring Preservation?  [or]  Preserving Endurance?  (Hmmm...)  The Second One brings up a good question:  How  *do*  people Develop and Maintain (or Preserve) their Endurance?  There is, at Health Clubs, something called "Endurance Training.  In addition, I will suggest one more idea:  Yoga.  Good luck!

Word for the Day: Monday, July 16, 2018

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility.  And yes, Fertility can help Preserve a Species.  But don''t forget that Fertility has multiple connotations including, for example, "a Fertile Imagination".

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 15, 2018

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.  So are we Preserving Stability?  [or]  Stabilizing Preserves?  (LOL!)  But I  *will*  say that a Stable Environment throws fewer obstacles, in the way of preserving "things", than Chaotic Environments.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 15-21, 2018

The Theme for this Week is Preservation.  Preserve?  Oh, you mean to "maintain (something) in its original or existing state"?  Okay.  Do note, however, that items being Preserved already exist  --  you are not creating anything new.  So how will this Theme work with this week's Words?  We will see! 

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 14, 2018

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.  So if you feel Stuck, in a "situation", look around you.  Somewhere, there may be a "Release Lever", to help you free yourself from this situation.  How's that for Analysis?

Word for the Day: Friday, July 13, 2018

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.  Analyzing Aspiration?  [or]  Aspiring to Analyze?  (Hmmm...)  Well, if we  *do*  Analyze Aspiration, we find several meanings, some medical.  But the one I like the best, is used in the following way:  "I Aspire to be the best, that I possibly can".  In addition, I suggest that you Aspire to have fun.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 12, 2018

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.  Analyzing Contrast?  [or]  Contrast in Analysis?  (Not sure).  But, yesterday, I suggested that there might be something, in your life, called a "Contrast Knob".  (These used to be available on old-style Television Sets).  And why would you need to look for something like this?  Because too little Contrast can seem Boring, yet too much Contrast can get, downright Scary!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.  So how would you Analyze Adaptability.  Well, it's like Flexibility, but more in one direction than another:  Flexibility helps you to Adapt, but the reverse isn't so sure.  In fact, one thing I've said before applies here:  "Flexible people Adapt to their Surroundings.  Inflexible people ask their Surroundings to Adapt to them!"  See how this works?

Words for the Day: Tuesday, July 10, 2018

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace.  Graceful Analysis of Agility?  (Yes, some of these go together better than others).  So how  *does*  one develop, and maintain Graceful Agility?  Yoga, of course comes to mind. Also, Google  "Walking a Labyrinth".

Word for the Day: Monday, July 9, 2018

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. Analyzing Acceleration?  [or]  Accelerated Analysis?  (Hmmm...  There's a Company named "Accelerated Analysis").  In my opinion, Acceleration can be great, especially when Accelerating your Intellect or Spirituality.  However, be careful when Accelerating a Motor Vehicle, lest you attract the attention of Law Enforcement.

Words for the Day: Sunday, July 8, 2018

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance.  Both of these Words make sense, since Effective Analysis often takes a fair amount of Patience.  Also, the Results of the Analysis may require Tolerance, especially if it doesn't match your original thoughts on the subject.  But, in my opinion, these are always good traits.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 8-14, 2018

The Theme for this Week is Analysis.  So what is Analysis?  According to Google, it includes "Detailed Examination".  So what gets Analyzed?  Lots of things, from microbes to human beings, from subatomic particles to Galaxies, and everything in-between.  Also stated (i.e. by Wikipedia), Analysis breaks down "complex topics" into smaller pieces, to make them easier to understand.  So what are you going to Analyze this week? 

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 7, 2018

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement.  This relates to our Theme in Two Directions:  Yes, acknowledge any Archives (or Libraries) that you attend.  But, in the other direction, Libraries need to Acknowledge people who support them.  And remember, it takes Knowledge to Acknowledge!

Word for the Day: Friday, July 6, 2018

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.  And being Kind to others, whether in a Public Library (Archive), or simply Any Place you happen to be.  And don't forget to perform Random Kind Acts, every so often!

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 5, 2018

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.  Encourage your Local Archives!  (And look no farther than your Public Libraries).  And how to Encourage, besides with Donations?  A Kind Word, here and there, when they are helping you to find something, or directing you to the Comfortable Seating (from last Monday).  Please note:  It takes Courage to EnCourage.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2018

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.  When at your Local Archives  (Public Library),  be Thoughtful of those, also there.  For example, don't talk loudly, or play your "cellphone music" without headphones.  And note, that Being Thoughtful isn't too complex:  Simply Think, before you Speak and/or Act.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.  "Support your Local Archives!"  (How?  Your Local, Public Library?)  That said, we all need Support Groups.  Look for yours, and don't be afraid to join the Support Groups of your Family and Friends.  And, above all, Have Fun!

Word for the Day: Monday, July 2, 2018

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.  Are Archives Comfortable?  Well, if the Archive in question is your local Public Library, it depends on how they arrange their Reading Rooms.  Things that affect Comfort include the type of Chairs they offer, whether their HVAC  (Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning)  is configured well, and what sort of lighting they offer.  But note that these are questions you can ask of any type of business, where you enter, and are likely to sit down.  Be comfortable.

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 1, 2018

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment.  Are Archives Nourishing?  (Of Course, if you are a Termite).  But they, actually can be, to your Mind.  So go to your Local Public Library, take out some books, and read them!

Weekly Theme: Week of July 1-7, 2018

The Theme for this Week is Archives.  In the past, I have likened Archives, with Public Libraries.  Whereas these are similar (even to the San Francisco Public Library, having "Archives", in their Basement Level), there are differences, including ones, pointed out by a Women's Research Website.  According to this site, Libraries "collect and provide access to published materials in order to keep people informed, promote scholarship and provide entertainment",  whereas Archives "collect and provide access to unpublished materials in order to ensure government accountability and to preserve institutional and cultural memory".   In other words, it may be fairly easy for an "ordinary person" to look up Books in a Library, whereas it may be anywhere from difficult, to perhaps even illegal for an "ordinary person" to find material in, say, a Government Archive. 

Please note, that there are other meanings to the word Archive, such as preserving your own data, whether computerized or not.