de-co-rum / di-ˈkȯr-əm   noun   dignified speech or behavior When decorum is repression, the only dignity free men have is to speak out. Abbie Hoffman, 1936-1989   a particular sense of order In golf, the customs and etiquette and decorum are as important as the rules of play. Bobby Jones, 1902-1971   plural, the correct and polite ways in which one should behave... Read More

muse / ˈmyüz   noun   in Greek mythology, any of the nine goddesses that preside over the arts and sciences, usually capitalized The Muse visits during the process of creation, not before. Roger Ebert, 1942-2013   any person or thing that serves as an artist’s inspiration Once you start being a muse, you cannot stop being a muse. Carine Roitfeld, 1954-   the... Read More

dive / ˈdīv, past tense dove / ˈdōv   verb   to intentionally jump headfirst into water Humans are the only creatures with the ability to dive deep in the sea, fly high in the sky, send instant messages around the globe, reflect on the past, assess the present and imagine the future. Sylvia Earle, 1935-   to plunge or drop at a great... Read More

might   might  /  mīt   noun (no plural)   superior power or force Neither the military might nor the economic and technological development makes a nation great. Pandurang Shastri Athavale, 1920 – 2003   physical strength Whatever you do, do with all your might. Latin Proverb   verb   past tense of may For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest... Read More

pre-pare / pri-ˈper   verb   to put in a state of readiness The way you prepare the bed, so shall you sleep. Yiddish Proverb   to put in a correct frame of mind Prepare yourself for when the water comes up to your knees. Congolese Proverb   to plan ahead of time Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. English Proverb... Read More

text / tekst   noun   the words in a piece of printed or written material Apply yourself wholly to the text; apply the text wholly to yourself. Johann Albrecht Bengel, 1687-1752   the original words of an author A key text for me is James Baldwin’s essays. Glenn Ligon, 1960-   a verse from religious scripture Teaching the biblical text means that we... Read More

face / ˈfās   noun   the front of the head, including forehead, eyes, nose, mouth and chin One hand washes the other and both wash the face. Greek Proverb   countenance Easy to know men’s faces, not their hearts. Chinese Proverb   a look or expression on the front of the head When in doubt, make funny faces. Amy Poehler, 1971-   outer... Read More

cue cue / kyo͞o noun 1.     the letter “Q”, ”q” In the English language, when spelling words, the letter Q is almost always followed by the letter U. 2.     a rod used to hit a billiard ball or used to shove disks in shuffleboard In snooker, it’s very important to keep very still on the shot and allow the cue to do the work. Stephen Hendry, 1969 – 3.     a signal... Read More

hap-py /  ˈha-pē   adjective   filled with joy; glad You can never be happy at the expense of the happiness of others. Chinese Proverb   characterized by contentment It doesn’t matter much what kind of house you’ve got as long as it’s a happy home. Steve Forbert, 1954-   lucky or having good fortune We don’t make mistakes; we just have happy accidents.... Read More

in-ten-tion / in-ˈten(t)-shən   noun   an instance of deciding to do something; resolve Each decision we make, each action we take, is born out of intention. Sharon Salzberg, 1952-   purpose; goal or object The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention. Khalil Gibran, 1883-1931   usually plural, sense of purpose which affects conduct Hell is paved with good... Read More