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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026

Gardyloo – A spirited warning cry that once preceded the emptying of slops from an upstairs window into the streets below

August 10, 2026

Scuttled-butt – The nautical equivalent of the office water cooler.

August 11, 2026

Scaramouch – A lazy, swaggering coward

August 12, 2026

Fancymonger – A person that used clever tricks to deceive others

August 13, 2026

Gleed – An ember or glowing coal

August 14, 2026

Blash – verbal nonsense or diluted ideas

August 15, 2026

Scrynne – A reinforced wooden chest

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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026

Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.

August 10, 2026

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

August 11, 2026

To achieve great things, two things are needed: A plan and not quiet enough time.

August 12, 2026

The decay of a republic begins when it’s people trade liberty for comfort.

August 13, 2026

Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.

August 14, 2026

It’s easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is getting up and taking action.

August 15, 2026

All glory comes from daring to begin.

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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026

“If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t marry.” – Chekhov
August 10, 2026
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Thoreau

August 11, 2026

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Mandella

August 12, 2026

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Einstein

August 13, 2026

“The most common lies a man tells are to himself.” – Nietzsche

August 14, 2026
“We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for education and be surprised if they come home as Romans.” – Baucham

August 15, 2026

“To lead people, walk behind them.” – Tzu

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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026

Crampon – Ice climber’s spiked footwear

August 3, 2026

Psithurism – The sound of wind in the trees

August 4, 2026

Salvor – Servant of royalty or nobles whose duty was to sample the food and drink for fear of assassination.

August 5, 2026

Grog-blossom – A drinkers red bulbous nose

August 6, 2026

Ordal – The judgement of God

August 7, 2026

Gorgayse – Elegant or fashionable

August 8, 2026

Strigil – A Roman instrument to scrape perspiration and dirt from an athlete’s body after exercise

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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of August 2, 2026

August 2, 2026

I don’t get the fuss about Presidents’ Day. I spend my whole life not living up to promises, and nobody’s giving me a holiday.

August 3, 2026

When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others build windmills.

August 4, 2026

Times have not become more violent. They have just become more televised.

August 5, 2026

You have the right to remain silent, but it’s not recommended.

August 6, 2026

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.

August 7, 2026

Man is not free unless government is limited.

August 8, 2026

It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.

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August 2, 2026
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“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” – Tzu

August 3, 2026

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Berle
August 4, 2026

“I was educated once – it took me years to get over it.” – Twain

August 5, 2026

“Suffering is the price of wisdom.” – Plato

August 6, 2026

“You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible.” – Sowell

August 7, 2026
“Cultivate humility: You never know when you’re going to need it.” – Lithgow

August 8, 2026

“Courage is not the absence of fear; it’s the acting in the face of fear.” – Coleman

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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 26, 2026

July 26, 2026

Artic – Like the North Pole

July 27, 2026

Hibernate – Lie sleeping through the winter

July 28, 2026

Rime – Frosty coating

July 29, 2026

Tundra – Cold, treeless plain

July 30, 2026

Permafrost – Ground that stays frozen all year

July 31, 2026

Boreal – Of or located in the north

August 1, 2026

Sitzmark – Indent left in the snow by a skier falling backward

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July 26, 2026

The opinion of 10000 men is of no value if none of them knows nothing of the subject.

July 27, 2026

A society that does not question its rulers is already enslaved.

July 28, 2026

The day people stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.

July 29, 2026

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

July 30, 2026

If you want enemies, try to change something.

July 31, 2026

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing it going to get better. It’s not.

August 1, 2026

Being president is a lot like running a cemetery. You’ve got a lot of people under you and nobody’s listening.

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July 26, 2026

“The real champions in life are so humble and gracious. They just continue doing what they do without all the posturing.” – Waitley

July 27, 2026
“If you hang around the barbershop, sooner or later you’re going to get your hair cut. So, I try to stay away from temptation.” – King

July 28, 2026

“Just because someone sends you guilt doesn’t mean you have to accept delivery.” – Gottlieb

July 29, 2026

“The windscreen is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason. Because what’s in front of you is so much more important than what’s behind.” – Jelly Roll

July 30, 2026

“One plus one equals three. Everything you can do alone is not going to be as great as what you can accomplish with someone else next to you.” – Matson
July 31, 2026
“Craftsman is knowing how to work. Art is knowing when to stop.” – Affleck

August 1, 2026

“Aim for the stars. Don’t aim for me. Aim beyond me.” – Rhinna

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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of July 19, 2026

July 19, 2026

Calumny – Character attack

July 20, 2026

Beguile – Deceive

July 21, 2026

Felicity – Happiness

July 22, 2026

Sully – Defile or tarnish

July 23, 2026

Malefactor – One who commits an offense

July 24, 2026

Exhort – Urge strongly

July 25, 2026

Quintessence – Most typical example

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