December 31, 2017 at 11:33PM

The Word of the Day is Sapid: Sapid [sap·id] adj. Having a strong, pleasant taste; palatable. “The wine tasting was a most sapid event.” (of talk or writing) Pleasant or interesting. . #wod Justin Taylor

December 31, 2017 at 10:04PM

Henry Moore - "I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the years'." Justin Taylor

December 31, 2017 at 05:44PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! If we do not connect before, I'll be sure to hopefully catch you NEXT YEAR!! Justin Taylor

December 27, 2017 at 11:26PM

The Word of the Day is Portent: Portent [por·tent] n. A sign or warning that something significant is likely to happen. “an occurrence of crucial portent.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 27, 2017 at 10:11PM

Pauline Phillips - "The less you talk, the more you're listened to." Justin Taylor

December 26, 2017 at 11:16PM

The Word of the Day is Virulent: Virulent [vir·u·lent] adj. Extremely severe or harmful in its effects. Bitterly hostile or antagonistic; hateful. “Virulent criticism.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 26, 2017 at 10:11PM

Pearl S. Buck - "One faces the future with one's past." Justin Taylor

December 25, 2017 at 11:23PM

The Word of the Day is Prescient: Prescient; Prescience [pre·scient] adj. Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; foresight. “You should be prescient about choosing your employer.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 25, 2017 at 10:06PM

Joseph Brodsky - "Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family." Justin Taylor

December 24, 2017 at 11:33PM

The Word of the Day is Affinity: Affinity [af·fin·i·ty] n. A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. “He has an affinity for science fiction movies.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 24, 2017 at 10:06PM

Charles Dickens - "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." Justin Taylor

December 23, 2017 at 11:18PM

The Word of the Day is Timorous: Timorous [tim·or·ous ] adj. Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence: “A timorous demeanor.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 23, 2017 at 10:06PM

Dr. Seuss - "Maybe Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn't come from a store." Justin Taylor

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December 18, 2017 at 11:01PM

The Word of the Day is Obsequious: Obsequious [ob·se·qui·ous] adj. Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree. “The obsequious service resulted in an excellent tip.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 18, 2017 at 10:11PM

E. Stanley Jones - "We grow small trying to be great." Justin Taylor

December 17, 2017 at 11:21PM

The Word of the Day is Elegiac: Elegiac [el·e·gi·ac] adj. Having a mournful quality. “An elegiac poem.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 17, 2017 at 10:11PM

George Washington - "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." Justin Taylor

December 16, 2017 at 11:15PM

The Word of the Day is Colloquial: Colloquial (ism) [col·lo·qui·al] adj. (of language) Used in ordinary conversation; not formal or literary. “His lecture was quite engaging due to his colloquial speech.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 16, 2017 at 10:07PM

Ausonius - "Forgive many things in others; nothing in yourself." Justin Taylor

December 14, 2017 at 11:15PM

The Word of the Day is Tenuous: Tenuous [ten·u·ous] adj. Very weak or slight; insubstantial. “A tenuous argument.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 14, 2017 at 10:12PM

Oswald Chambers - "The whole point of getting things done is knowing what to leave undone." Justin Taylor

December 13, 2017 at 11:20PM

The Word of the Day is Ostracize: Ostracize [os·tra·cize] v. Exclude (someone) from a society or group. “She felt ostracized by society.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 13, 2017 at 10:04PM

Maya Angelou - "There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth." Justin Taylor

December 12, 2017 at 11:10PM

The Word of the Day is Irascible: Irascible [i·ras·ci·ble] adj. Characterized by or arising from anger. (of a person) Easily made angry. “He was always irascible and quick to get into a fight.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 12, 2017 at 10:04PM

Laura Ingalls Wilder - "Home is the nicest word there is." Justin Taylor

December 11, 2017 at 11:30PM

The Word of the Day is Nescient: Nescient; Nescience [nes·cient] adj. Lacking knowledge; ignorant. “His nescience of the topic was obvious.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 10, 2017 at 11:26PM

The Word of the Day is Acrid: Acrid [ac·rid] adj. Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell. Angry and bitter. “An acrid odor filled the room.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 09, 2017 at 11:26PM

The Word of the Day is Elucidate: Elucidate [e·lu·ci·date] v. Make (something) clear; explain. “The presentation will help to elucidate the project.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 09, 2017 at 10:11PM

Leo Rosten - "Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them." Justin Taylor

December 08, 2017 at 11:31PM

The Word of the Day is Contrite: Contrite [con·trite] adj. 1. Arising from sense of guilt: done or said out of a sense of guilt or remorse. 2. Very sorry: genuinely and deeply sorry about something. “He was suitably contrite.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 07, 2017 at 11:09PM

The Word of the Day is Precocious: Precocious [pre·co·cious] adj. Manifesting or characterized by unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude. “A precocious child.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 07, 2017 at 10:13PM

Jackie Kennedy - "I want to live my life, not record it." Justin Taylor

December 05, 2017 at 11:24PM

The Word of the Day is Ethereal: Ethereal [e·the·re·al] adj. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible. “Her fragrance lingered in the room, an ethereal reminder of her presence.” 2. Highly refined; delicate. “Ethereal beauty.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 04, 2017 at 11:35PM

The Word of the Day is Avuncular: Avuncular [a·vun·cu·lar] adj. Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person. “An avuncular manner.” Of or relating to an uncle. . #wod Justin Taylor

December 04, 2017 at 10:05PM

Ralph Waldo Emerson - "The first wealth is health." Justin Taylor

December 03, 2017 at 11:30PM

The Word of the Day is Licentious: Licentious [li·cen·tious] adj. Promiscuous and unprincipled. Lacking moral discipline. “The judge treated her in a most licentious manner.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 03, 2017 at 10:05PM

Mother Teresa - "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do." Justin Taylor

December 02, 2017 at 11:15PM

The Word of the Day is Eviscerate: Eviscerate [e·vis·cer·ate] v. Deprive or take away (something) of its essential content. “The compromise eviscerated the proposed agreement.” . #wod Justin Taylor

December 02, 2017 at 10:10PM

Robert Half - "When one teaches, two learn." Justin Taylor

December 01, 2017 at 11:20PM

The Word of the Day is Abate: Abate [a·bate] v. To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen. “The wind finally abated.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 30, 2017 at 11:15PM

The Word of the Day is Futile: Futile [fu·tile] adj. Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless. “All of his attempts to rectify the situation proved futile.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 30, 2017 at 10:09PM

J. R. R. Tolkien - "Courage is found in unlikely places." Justin Taylor

November 29, 2017 at 11:25PM

The Word of the Day is Ingratiate: Ingratiate [in·gra·ti·ate] tr.v. Bring oneself into favor or good graces of another, especially by deliberate effort. “She soon ingratiated herself with her new boss.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 29, 2017 at 10:14PM

George Santayana - "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Justin Taylor

November 28, 2017 at 11:22PM

The Word of the Day is Titular: Titular [tit·u·lar] adj. Relating to or constituting a title. “The titular head of the business.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 28, 2017 at 10:11PM

Louis L'Amour - "A good beginning makes a good end." Justin Taylor

November 27, 2017 at 11:32PM

The Word of the Day is Histrionic: Histrionic [his·tri·on·ic] adj. Overly theatrical or dramatic. n. Exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention. “His histrionic reaction disrupted the meeting.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 27, 2017 at 10:11PM

Salvador Dali - "The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents." Justin Taylor

November 26, 2017 at 11:32PM

The Word of the Day is Sagacious: Sagacious [sa·ga·cious] adj. Shrewd; showing keen mental discernment and good judgment. “A sagacious remark.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 26, 2017 at 10:11PM

Dorothy L. Sayers - "The great advantage about telling the truth is that nobody ever believes it." Justin Taylor

November 25, 2017 at 11:30PM

The Word of the Day is Apoplectic: Apoplectic [ap·o·plec·tic] adj. Overcome with anger; extremely indignant. “He showed apoplectic rage.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 25, 2017 at 10:15PM

Robert Herrick - "Who covets more is evermore a slave." Justin Taylor

November 24, 2017 at 11:25PM

The Word of the Day is Serendipity: Serendipity; Serendipitous [ser·en·dip·i·ty] n. The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident. “A fortunate stroke of serendipity.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 24, 2017 at 10:10PM

Josh Billings - "Laughter is the sensation of feeling good all over and showing it principally in one place." Justin Taylor

November 23, 2017 at 11:25PM

The Word of the Day is Overt: Overt [o·vert] adj. Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden. “Overt hostility.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 23, 2017 at 10:05PM

William Arthur Ward - "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." Justin Taylor

November 22, 2017 at 11:13PM

The Word of the Day is Intrinsic: Intrinsic [in·trin·sic] adj. Belonging naturally; essential. “Intrinsic stock value.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 22, 2017 at 10:12PM

O. Henry - "There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American." Justin Taylor

November 22, 2017 at 07:30PM

My daily goal on 2017-11-22 was 259.2% achieved! 777.6 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

November 21, 2017 at 11:08PM

The Word of the Day is Confluence: Confluence [con·flu·ence] n. The act or process of merging. A flowing together of two or more streams. “A fortunate confluence of factors led to his success.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 21, 2017 at 10:12PM

Mark Twain - "Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life." Justin Taylor

November 21, 2017 at 03:30PM

My daily goal on 2017-11-20 was 300.4% achieved! 901.2 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

November 20, 2017 at 11:08PM

The Word of the Day is Formidable: Formidable [for·mi·da·ble] adj. Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful, large, or capable. “A formidable opponent.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 20, 2017 at 10:12PM

William James - "Begin to be now what you will be hereafter." Justin Taylor

November 19, 2017 at 11:19PM

The Word of the Day is Obfuscate: Obfuscate [ob·fus·cate] v. Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. Bewilder (someone). “The eclipse will obfuscate the sun’s light.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 19, 2017 at 10:12PM

Leo Buscaglia - "Change is the end result of all true learning." Justin Taylor

November 18, 2017 at 11:19PM

The Word of the Day is Trepidation: Trepidation [trep·i·da·tion] n. A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may or may not actually happen. “He entered the cave with considerable trepidation.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 18, 2017 at 10:12PM

Victor Hugo - "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." Justin Taylor

November 17, 2017 at 11:19PM

The Word of the Day is Egress: Egress [e·gress] n. The action of going out of or leaving a place. “The company’s egress procedures.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 17, 2017 at 11:04PM

The Word of the Day is Egress: Egress [e·gress] n. The action of going out of or leaving a place. “The company’s egress procedures.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 17, 2017 at 10:17PM

Franz Kafka - "Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable." Justin Taylor

November 16, 2017 at 11:25PM

The Word of the Day is Abrogate: Abrogate [ab·ro·gate] v. Repeal or do away with a law, right, or agreement. “To abrogate a law.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 16, 2017 at 10:12PM

Napoleon Hill - "If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self." Justin Taylor

November 15, 2017 at 11:30PM

The Word of the Day is Credulous: Credulous; Credulity [cre·du·li·ty] adj. A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true. “A credulous rumor.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 15, 2017 at 10:12PM

Richard L. Evans - "The undertaking of a new action brings new strength." Justin Taylor

November 14, 2017 at 11:30PM

The Word of the Day is Opprobrious: Opprobrious [op·pro·bri·ous] adj. Disgraceful; shameful. “His actions were opprobrious.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 14, 2017 at 10:07PM

Billy Wilder - "Hindsight is always twenty-twenty." Justin Taylor

November 13, 2017 at 11:14PM

The Word of the Day is Sentient: Sentient [sen·tient] adj. Characterized by sensation and consciousness. Able to perceive or feel things: “Sentient life forms.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 13, 2017 at 10:11PM

Paul Valery - "The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." Justin Taylor

November 12, 2017 at 11:29PM

The Word of the Day is Officious: Officious [of·fi·cious] adj. Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, esp. with regard to petty or trivial matters. Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. “The officious man is widely disliked.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 12, 2017 at 10:01PM

Helen Keller - "Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light." Justin Taylor

November 11, 2017 at 11:09PM

The Word of the Day is Propensity: Propensity [pro·pen·si·ty] n. An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. “He has a propensity for clear thinking.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 11, 2017 at 10:06PM

Edwin Markham - "It is better to rust out than wear out." Justin Taylor

November 10, 2017 at 11:24PM

The Word of the Day is Antipathy: Antipathy [an·tip·a·thy] n. A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. “His antipathy for first wife dates back to his divorce.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 10, 2017 at 10:05PM

Helen Hayes - "We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too." Justin Taylor

November 09, 2017 at 11:19PM

The Word of the Day is Sycophant: Sycophant [syc·o·phant] n. A person who acts attentively toward someone in order to gain advantage; a servile flatterer. . #wod Justin Taylor

November 09, 2017 at 10:10PM

Samuel Butler - "God cannot alter the past, though historians can." Justin Taylor

November 08, 2017 at 11:14PM

The Word of the Day is Perfidious: Perfidious [per·fid·i·ous] adj. Deceitful and untrustworthy. “A perfidious relationship.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 08, 2017 at 10:06PM

Edith Wharton - "True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision." Justin Taylor

November 07, 2017 at 11:17PM

The Word of the Day is Evocative: Evocative; Evocate [e·voc·a·tive] adj. Bringing strong memories, images, or feelings to mind. . #wod Justin Taylor

Today is #Taylor Birthday. Happy, Happy Birthday! This message is a special wish to my facebook friends and family who are having their birthdays today. Have a wonderful birthday today!!

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November 06, 2017 at 11:37PM

The Word of the Day is Magnanimous: Magnanimous [mag·nan·i·mous] adj. Very generous or forgiving, particularly toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself. . #wod Justin Taylor

November 06, 2017 at 10:13PM

George Will - "Voters don't decide issues, they decide who will decide issues." Justin Taylor

November 05, 2017 at 11:27PM

The Word of the Day is Voracious: Voracious [vo·ra·cious] adj. An eager approach to an activity; Wanting or devouring great quantities of something or somebody: “She has a voracious appetite for life.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 05, 2017 at 10:13PM

Albert Camus - "Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better." Justin Taylor

November 05, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Insular: Insular [in·su·lar] adj. Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside a person’s own experience. “An insular taste in music.” Lacking contact with other people. “She seemed too insular to leave her house.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 04, 2017 at 10:14PM

Blaise Pascal - "You always admire what you really don't understand." Justin Taylor

November 04, 2017 at 12:21AM

The Word of the Day is Accommodate: Accommodate; Accommodating [ac·com·mo·date] v. Provide lodging or sufficient space for. “The room will accommodate ten people.” Fit in with the wishes or needs of another: “It’s difficult to accommodate his new management style.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 03, 2017 at 10:09PM

Mignon McLaughlin - "The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next." Justin Taylor

November 03, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Taciturn: Taciturn [tac·i·turn] adj. Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. “Today the normally taciturn man would not stop talking.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 02, 2017 at 10:09PM

George Bernard Shaw - "A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." Justin Taylor

November 02, 2017 at 12:13AM

The Word of the Day is Excoriate: Excoriate [ex·co·ri·ate] v. Censure or criticize severely; Severely berate: “He was excoriated for his mistakes.” . #wod Justin Taylor

November 01, 2017 at 10:15PM

e. e. cummings - "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." Justin Taylor

November 01, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Contentious: Contentious [con·ten·tious] adj. Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. Involving a heated argument. “The terms of the agreement remain contentious between the parties.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 31, 2017 at 10:05PM

Gertrude Stein - "Silent gratitude isn't very much to anyone." Justin Taylor

October 31, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Lugubrious: Lugubrious [lu·gu·bri·ous] adj. Looking or sounding sad and dismal; mournful. “The lugubrious country song reminded her of an ex-boyfriend.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 30, 2017 at 10:10PM

Margaret Atwood - "Another belief of mine; that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise." Justin Taylor

October 30, 2017 at 12:35AM

The Word of the Day is Pontificate: Pontificate [pon·tif·i·cate] v. To speak or behave in a pompous or dogmatic manner. “He pontificates at great length in political matters.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 29, 2017 at 10:15PM

Plutarch - "Neither blame or praise yourself." Justin Taylor

October 29, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Corpulent: Corpulent [cor·pu·lent] adj. Physically bulky; fat. “The once corpulent woman is now trim and fit.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 28, 2017 at 10:10PM

Rene Descartes - "I think; therefore I am." Justin Taylor

October 28, 2017 at 12:35AM

The Word of the Day is Dubious: Dubious [du·bi·ous] adj. Hesitating or doubting. Not to be relied upon; suspect. “He seemed dubious about the idea.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 27, 2017 at 10:10PM

R. Buckminster Fuller - "Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons." Justin Taylor

October 27, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Slavish: Slavish [slav·ish] adj. Showing no originality; blindly imitative: “A slavish copy of the original work.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 26, 2017 at 10:10PM

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - "Everything in the world may be endured except continual prosperity." Justin Taylor

October 26, 2017 at 12:24AM

The Word of the Day is Ambivalent: Ambivalent; Ambivalence [am·biv·a·lent] adj. Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. “She has ambivalent feelings about the relationship.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 25, 2017 at 10:17PM

Charles M. Schulz - "There's a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker." Justin Taylor

October 25, 2017 at 12:34AM

The Word of the Day is Reciprocal: Reciprocal; Reciprocate [re·cip·ro·cal] adj. Done or performed in return: “Reciprocal respect.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 24, 2017 at 10:05PM

Lucius Annaeus Seneca - "The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it." Justin Taylor

October 24, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Frugal: Frugal; Frugality [fru·gal] adj. Economical with regard to money or food. Simple and plain that costs very little: “A frugal meal.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 23, 2017 at 10:08PM

Benjamin Franklin - "He that lives upon hope will die fasting." Justin Taylor

October 23, 2017 at 05:38PM

My daily goal on 2017-10-22 was 104.4% achieved! 313.2 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

October 23, 2017 at 12:11AM

The Word of the Day is Docile: Docile [doc·ile] adj. Submissive. Ready to accept control or instruction. “The dog was very docile around children.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 22, 2017 at 10:08PM

Juvenal - "All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price." Justin Taylor

October 22, 2017 at 12:21AM

The Word of the Day is Gravitas: Gravitas [grav·i·tas] n. Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity in manner. “He has the necessary gravitas to lead the company.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 21, 2017 at 10:13PM

Pope Paul VI - "Of all human activities, man's listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will." Justin Taylor

October 21, 2017 at 12:23AM

The Word of the Day is Incendiary: Incendiary [in·cen·di·ar·y] adj. Designed to cause fires. “An incendiary device.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 20, 2017 at 10:16PM

Lucy Larcom - "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." Justin Taylor

October 20, 2017 at 12:38AM

The Word of the Day is Dismal: Dismal [dis·mal] adj Gloomy. Depressing; dreary. “The business was a dismal failure;” “Dismal weather.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 19, 2017 at 12:18AM

The Word of the Day is Onerous: Onerous [on·er·ous] adj. Involving heavy obligations. Involving a burdensome amount of effort and difficulty. “The court’s stipulations were onerous.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 18, 2017 at 10:05PM

Christian Nestell Bovee - "When all else is lost, the future still remains." Justin Taylor

October 18, 2017 at 12:17AM

The Word of the Day is Provenance: Provenance [prov·e·nance] n. The beginning of something’s existence; something’s origin. The place of origin or earliest known history of something. “An exquisite vase of Chinese provenance.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 17, 2017 at 10:06PM

Tennessee Williams - "To be free is to have achieved your life." Justin Taylor

October 17, 2017 at 12:22AM

The Word of the Day is Tepid: Tepid [tep·id] adj. Showing little enthusiasm: “The president had a tepid response to the proposal.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 16, 2017 at 10:16PM

George Chapman - "They're only truly great who are truly good." Justin Taylor

October 16, 2017 at 12:12AM

The Word of the Day is Efficacious: Efficacious [ef·fi·ca·cious] adj. Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. “Efficacious treatment for the disease.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 15, 2017 at 10:11PM

Amelia Barr - "With renunciation life begins." Justin Taylor

October 15, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Incorrigible: Incorrigible [in·cor·ri·gi·ble] adj. Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed. “His bad habits were incorrigible.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 14, 2017 at 10:10PM

Henry Kissinger - "The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously." Justin Taylor

October 14, 2017 at 12:24AM

The Word of the Day is Malicious: Malicious [ma·li·cious] adj. Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. “Malicious rumors.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 13, 2017 at 10:05PM

James Joyce - "The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts." Justin Taylor

October 13, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Doleful: Doleful [dole·ful] adj Expressing sorrow; mournful. “A doleful look.” Causing misfortune or grief. “Doleful consequences.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 12, 2017 at 10:05PM

Jack Welch - "Change before you have to." Justin Taylor

October 12, 2017 at 12:12AM

The Word of the Day is Bromide: Bromide [bro·mide] n. A commonplace remark or notion; a platitude. “Her speech contained the usual bromides about teamwork.” A tiresome or dull person; a bore. . #wod Justin Taylor

October 11, 2017 at 10:03PM

Richard M. Nixon - "The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire." Justin Taylor

October 11, 2017 at 12:22AM

The Word of the Day is Labyrinth: Labyrinth [lab·y·rinth] n. A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze. “Exploring the labyrinth of waterways.” An intricate and confusing arrangement. . #wod Justin Taylor

October 10, 2017 at 10:08PM

Alexander Pope - "To err is human; to forgive, divine." Justin Taylor

October 10, 2017 at 12:32AM

The Word of the Day is Abstruse: Abstruse [ab·struse] adj. Difficult to understand; obscure. “An abstruse argument presented by the lawyers.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 09, 2017 at 10:13PM

Anne Morrow Lindbergh - "To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own." Justin Taylor

October 09, 2017 at 12:36AM

The Word of the Day is Veracity: Veracity [ve·rac·i·ty] n. Conformity to facts; accuracy. “What is the veracity of these allegations.” Habitual truthfulness. “Her veracity and character.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 08, 2017 at 10:12PM

Christopher Columbus - "I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown." Justin Taylor

October 08, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Sardonic: Sardonic [sar·don·ic] adj. Grimly mocking or cynical. “His sardonic smile.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 07, 2017 at 10:07PM

William Hazlitt - "Zeal will do more than knowledge." Justin Taylor

October 07, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Pejorative: Pejorative [pe·jo·ra·tive] adj. Expressing contempt or disapproval. Disparaging; belittling. “He used pejorative overtones in his speech.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 06, 2017 at 10:07PM

Federico Fellini - "You exist only in what you do." Justin Taylor

October 06, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Spurious: Spurious [spu·ri·ous] adj. Not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit. Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. “Spurious claims.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 05, 2017 at 10:04PM

George Eliot - "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds." Justin Taylor

October 05, 2017 at 12:09AM

The Word of the Day is Vitiate: Vitiate [vi·ti·ate] v. Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of. “The government programs were vitiated by excessive red tape.” Destroy or impair the legal validity of. . #wod Justin Taylor

October 04, 2017 at 10:13PM

Calvin Coolidge - "I have noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm." Justin Taylor

October 04, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Predacious: Predacious [pre·da·cious] adj. Predatory; Given to victimizing, plundering, or destroying for one’s own gain. “A victim of predacious behavior.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 03, 2017 at 10:13PM

Emily Dickinson - "Fortune befriends the bold." Justin Taylor

October 03, 2017 at 12:25AM

The Word of the Day is Capacious: Capacious [ca·pa·cious] adj. Having a lot of space inside; roomy. “A capacious closet.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 02, 2017 at 10:07PM

Winston Churchill - "Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." Justin Taylor

October 02, 2017 at 04:41PM

My daily goal on 2017-09-29 was 188.7% achieved! 566 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

October 02, 2017 at 12:30AM

The Word of the Day is Vitriol: Vitriol; Vitriolic [vit·ri·ol] n. Cruel, bitter, scathing criticism; Abusive feeling or expression. “A vitriolic tone of voice.” . #wod Justin Taylor

October 01, 2017 at 10:12PM

Robert Louis Stevenson - "Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but primarily by catchwords." Justin Taylor

October 01, 2017 at 12:30AM

The Word of the Day is Alchemy: Alchemy [al·che·my] n. 1. A power or process of transforming something common into something special. 2. An inexplicable or mysterious process by which paradoxical results are achieved with no obvious rational explanation. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 30, 2017 at 10:12PM

Margaret Thatcher - "Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell people you are, you aren't." Justin Taylor

September 30, 2017 at 12:13AM

The Word of the Day is Salacious: Salacious [sa·la·cious] adj. Treating sexual matters in an indecent way. Lustful; lecherous: “A salacious grin.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 29, 2017 at 10:13PM

Khalil Gibran - "Life without liberty is like a body without spirit." Justin Taylor

September 29, 2017 at 12:08AM

The Word of the Day is Indolent: Indolent; Indolence [in·do·lent] n. Having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful, lazy: “an indolent person.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 28, 2017 at 10:08PM

Kin Hubbard - "The hardest thing is to take less when you can get more." Justin Taylor

September 28, 2017 at 12:08AM

The Word of the Day is Caprice: Caprice [ca·price] n. A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 27, 2017 at 10:13PM

Edgar Allan Poe - "I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of Beauty." Justin Taylor

September 27, 2017 at 06:41PM

My daily goal on 2017-09-26 was 186.3% achieved! 558.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

September 27, 2017 at 06:41PM

My daily goal on 2017-09-25 was 131.3% achieved! 394 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

September 27, 2017 at 12:36AM

The Word of the Day is Existential: Existential [ex·is·ten·tial] adj. (1) Of or relating to existence. (2) Concerned with existence, esp. human existence as viewed in the theories of existentialism. “An existential threat.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 26, 2017 at 10:13PM

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. - "The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions." Justin Taylor

September 26, 2017 at 12:15AM

The Word of the Day is Facetious: Facetious [fa·ce·tious] adj. Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 25, 2017 at 10:17PM

Virgil Thomson - "Let your mind alone, and see what happens." Justin Taylor

September 25, 2017 at 12:15AM

The Word of the Day is Tactile: Tactile [tac·tile] adj. (1) Of or connected with the sense of touch. (2) Perceptible by touch or apparently so; tangible: “A tactile keyboard.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 24, 2017 at 10:13PM

Norman Cousins - "Life is an adventure in forgiveness." Justin Taylor

September 24, 2017 at 12:15AM

The Word of the Day is Propitious: Propitious [pro·pi·tious] adj. (1) Indicating a good chance of success; favorable. “It was a propitious time to leave the party without offending the host.” (2) Favorably disposed toward someone. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 23, 2017 at 10:14PM

Sophocles - "Quick decisions are unsafe decisions." Justin Taylor

September 23, 2017 at 12:30AM

The Word of the Day is Divergence: Divergence [di·ver·gence] n. (1) A difference or conflict in opinions, interests, wishes, etc. (2) The process or state of diverging. . #wod Justin Taylor

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September 22, 2017 at 10:04PM

Nadia Boulanger - "The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love, passion." Justin Taylor

September 22, 2017 at 12:05AM

The Word of the Day is Determinate: Determinate [de·ter·mi·nate] adj. Having exact and discernible limits or form. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 21, 2017 at 10:14PM

Thomas Fuller - "Care and diligence bring luck." Justin Taylor

September 21, 2017 at 12:17AM

The Word of the Day is Mitigate: Mitigate [mit·i·gate] v. (1) Make less severe, serious, or painful: “he wanted to mitigate the damages in court.” (2) Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake). . #wod Justin Taylor

September 20, 2017 at 10:12PM

Dale Carnegie - "Applause is a receipt, not a bill." Justin Taylor

September 20, 2017 at 06:12PM

Theodore Roosevelt - "I am a part of everything that I have read." Justin Taylor

September 20, 2017 at 06:12PM

William Wordsworth - "To begin, begin." Justin Taylor

September 20, 2017 at 06:12PM

Jack Kerouac - "If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime." Justin Taylor

September 20, 2017 at 06:12PM

Paul Tournier - "Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." Justin Taylor

September 20, 2017 at 12:12AM

The Word of the Day is Luminous: Luminous [lu·mi·nous] adj. Bright or shining, esp. in the dark. Glowing with health, vigor, or a particular emotion: “Her eyes were luminous with joy.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 19, 2017 at 10:03PM

William Wordsworth - "To begin, begin." Justin Taylor

September 19, 2017 at 12:32AM

The Word of the Day is Austerity: Austerity [aus·ter·i·ty] n. (1) Sternness or severity of manner or attitude. (2) Extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 18, 2017 at 10:07PM

Theodore Roosevelt - "I am a part of everything that I have read." Justin Taylor

September 18, 2017 at 12:13AM

The Word of the Day is Fractious: Fractious [frac·tious] adj. (1) Easily irritated; bad-tempered: “they fight and squabble like fractious kids.” (2) (of an organization) Difficult to control; unruly. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 17, 2017 at 10:04PM

Jack Kerouac - "If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime." Justin Taylor

September 17, 2017 at 12:24AM

The Word of the Day is Abysmal: Abysmal [a·bys·mal] adj. Extremely bad; appalling. “The results were pretty abysmal;” “Abysmal failure.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 16, 2017 at 10:04PM

Paul Tournier - "Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." Justin Taylor

September 16, 2017 at 12:08AM

The Word of the Day is Atrocious: Atrocious [a·tro·cious] adj. Horrifyingly wicked: “Atrocious cruelties.” Of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant: “Atrocious weather.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 15, 2017 at 10:14PM

John Irving - "If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it." Justin Taylor

September 15, 2017 at 12:23AM

The Word of the Day is Endemic: Endemic [en·dem·ic] adj. Native to a specific region or environment and not occurring naturally anywhere else. “Malaria is endemic in tropical climates.” (n.) An endemic plant or animal. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 14, 2017 at 10:12PM

Rose Kennedy - "More business is lost every year through neglect than through any other cause." Justin Taylor

September 14, 2017 at 12:08AM

The Word of the Day is Paradox: Paradox [par·a·dox] n. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. An opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion, but may be factual. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 13, 2017 at 10:12PM

Honore de Balzac - "It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action." Justin Taylor

September 13, 2017 at 06:08PM

My daily goal on 2017-09-11 was 176.1% achieved! 528.4 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

September 13, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Superfluous: Superfluous [su·per·flu·ous] adj. Unnecessary, being beyond what is required or sufficient. “The repeated warnings were superfluous.” “Superfluous details.” . #wod Justin Taylor

Today is #Dawna's Birthday. Happy, Happy Birthday! This message is a special wish to my facebook friends and family who are having their birthdays today. Have a wonderful birthday today!!

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September 12, 2017 at 10:12PM

Charlotte Whitton - "Big words seldom accompany good deeds." Justin Taylor

September 12, 2017 at 12:28AM

The Word of the Day is Lascivious: Lascivious [las·civ·i·ous] adj. Feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire. “He gave her a lascivious wink.” Inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd. “The lascivious old man.” . #wod Justin Taylor

Today is #Mindy Birthday. Happy, Happy Birthday! This message is a special wish to my facebook friends and family who are having their birthdays today. Have a wonderful birthday today!!

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September 11, 2017 at 10:08PM

Charles Lindbergh - "Living in dreams of yesterday, we find ourselves still dreaming of impossible future conquests." Justin Taylor

September 11, 2017 at 12:23AM

The Word of the Day is Masticate: Masticate [mas·ti·cate] v. To chew (as in food). To reduce to pulp by crushing, grinding or kneading. “The patient was unwilling to masticate or swallow his food.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 10, 2017 at 10:13PM

Golda Meir - "One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present." Justin Taylor

September 10, 2017 at 04:54PM

My daily goal on 2017-09-09 was 115.2% achieved! 345.6 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

September 10, 2017 at 12:23AM

The Word of the Day is Didactic: Didactic [di·dac·tic] adj. (1) Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. (2) In the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way. “The didactic speech influenced the weaker members of the audience.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 09, 2017 at 10:08PM

Charles Kettering - "One fails forward toward success." Justin Taylor

Today is #Myrtice Birthday. Happy, Happy Birthday! This message is a special wish to my facebook friends and family who are having their birthdays today. Have a wonderful birthday today!!

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September 09, 2017 at 12:19AM

The Word of the Day is Decadent: Decadent [dec·a·dent] n. A person who is luxuriously self-indulgent. (adj.) Characterized by or reflecting a state of decay or cultural decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 08, 2017 at 10:06PM

E. Joseph Cossman - "Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal." Justin Taylor

September 08, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Innervate: Innervate [in·ner·vate] v. To stimulate or supply nervous energy. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 07, 2017 at 10:06PM

Arthur Schopenhauer - "I've never known any trouble than an hour's reading didn't assuage." Justin Taylor

September 07, 2017 at 12:09AM

The Word of the Day is Insolent: Insolent [in·so·lent] adj. Showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect. “The child’s insolent behavior was unacceptable.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 06, 2017 at 10:11PM

R. Buckminster Fuller - "I just invent, then wait until man comes around to needing what I've invented." Justin Taylor

September 06, 2017 at 12:12AM

The Word of the Day is Garrulous: Garrulous [gar·ru·lous] adj. Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. “A garrulous reprimand.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 05, 2017 at 10:16PM

Henry Miller - "The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware." Justin Taylor

September 05, 2017 at 12:17AM

The Word of the Day is Vacuous: Vacuous [vac·u·ous] adj. Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless: “a vacuous smile.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 04, 2017 at 10:11PM

Ellen Glasgow - "What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens." Justin Taylor

September 04, 2017 at 12:17AM

The Word of the Day is Agnostic: Agnostic [ag·nos·tic] n. A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 03, 2017 at 10:11PM

Aristotle - "The end of labor is to gain leisure." Justin Taylor

September 03, 2017 at 12:32AM

The Word of the Day is Juxtapose: Juxtapose [jux·ta·pose] tr.v. 1. To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. “The exhibition juxtaposes Picasso’s early drawings with some of his later works.” . #wod Justin Taylor

September 02, 2017 at 10:12PM

John Burroughs - "Leap, and the net will appear." Justin Taylor

September 02, 2017 at 12:27AM

The Word of the Day is Pundit: Pundit [pun·dit] n. 1. Somebody who expresses an opinion: somebody who acts as a critic or authority on a particular subject, especially in the media. “The election results threw the political pundits into confusion.” 2. Somebody wise: somebody with knowledge and wisdom. . #wod Justin Taylor

September 01, 2017 at 10:12PM

Iris Murdoch - "Between saying and doing, many a pair of shoes is worn out." Justin Taylor

September 01, 2017 at 04:38PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-30 was 184.5% achieved! 553.6 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

September 01, 2017 at 04:38PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-29 was 251.2% achieved! 753.6 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

September 01, 2017 at 12:27AM

The Word of the Day is Tenacious: Tenacious [te·na·cious] adj. 1. Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle: “A tenacious hold.” 2. Not easily dispelled or discouraged; persisting in existence or in a course of action: “A tenacious legend.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 31, 2017 at 10:17PM

Confucius - "Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change." Justin Taylor

August 30, 2017 at 12:11AM

The Word of the Day is Fastidious: Fastidious [fas·tid·i·ous] adj. 1. Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. 2. excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: “A fastidious eater.” 3. Very concerned about matters of cleanliness. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 30, 2017 at 12:00AM

John Paul Jones - "If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery." Justin Taylor

August 29, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Assuage: Assuage [uh·sweyj] v. 1. To make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate: “to assuage one’s pain.” 2. to appease, satisfy, or relieve: “To assuage one’s hunger.” 3. to soothe or calm: “To assuage his fears;” “To assuage her anger.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 28, 2017 at 10:08PM

William Ralph Inge - "The aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of values." Justin Taylor

August 28, 2017 at 12:23AM

The Word of the Day is Vicarious: Vicarious [vi·car·i·ous] adj. 1. Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person: “A vicarious thrill.” 2. Acting or done for another: “A vicarious atonement.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 27, 2017 at 10:10PM

Samuel Butler - "Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only." Justin Taylor

August 27, 2017 at 12:18AM

The Word of the Day is Transitory: Transitory [tran·si·to·ry] adj. 1. Not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal. 2.Lasting only a short time; brief; short-lived; temporary. “It was a transitory stage in the actor’s career.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 26, 2017 at 10:15PM

Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep." Justin Taylor

August 26, 2017 at 12:18AM

The Word of the Day is Rhetorical: Rhetorical [rhe·tor·i·cal] adj. Of or relating to rhetoric. Characterized by language that is elaborate, pretentious, insincere, or intellectually vacuous. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 25, 2017 at 10:10PM

John Galsworthy - "Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem." Justin Taylor

August 25, 2017 at 12:34AM

The Word of the Day is Bloviate: Bloviate [blo·vi·ate] i.v. To speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 24, 2017 at 10:10PM

Joseph Roux - "Solitude vivifies; isolation kills." Justin Taylor

August 24, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Egalitarian: Egalitarian [e·gal·i·tar·i·an] adj. Affirming, promoting, or characterized by belief in equal political, economic, social, and civil rights for all people. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 23, 2017 at 10:10PM

Walter Scott - "Success - keeping your mind awake and your desire asleep." Justin Taylor

August 23, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Colloquialism: Colloquialism [col·lo·qui·al·ism] n. 1. An informal word or phrase that is more common in conversation than in formal speech or writing. Colloquialisms can include words such as “gonna” and phrases such as “ain’t nothin’” and “dead as a doornail.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 22, 2017 at 10:10PM

Nadia Boulanger - "A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty." Justin Taylor

August 22, 2017 at 12:06AM

The Word of the Day is Temerity: Temerity [te·mer·i·ty] n. Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity: “No one had the temerity to question her decision.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 21, 2017 at 10:04PM

Walter Savage Landor - "Ambition is but avarice on stilts, and masked." Justin Taylor

August 21, 2017 at 08:01PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-19 was 167.6% achieved! 502.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 21, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Ignominious: Ignominious [ig·no·min·i·ous] adj. Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating: “An ignominious defeat.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 20, 2017 at 10:09PM

Alexander Pope - "Never find fault with the absent." Justin Taylor

August 20, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Homogeneous: Homogeneous [ho·mo·ge·ne·ous] adj. 1. Uniform in structure or composition. 2. Of the same or similar nature or kind: “The corporation maintains tight-knit, homogeneous board members.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 19, 2017 at 10:09PM

Lucius Annaeus Seneca - "The greatest remedy for anger is delay." Justin Taylor

August 19, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Cavernous: Cavernous [cav·ern·ous] adj. Resembling a cavern, as in depth, vastness, or effect: a cavernous hole; cavernous echoes. . #wod Justin Taylor

Today is #Mom Birthday. Happy, Happy Birthday! This message is a special wish to my facebook friends and family who are having their birthdays today. Have a wonderful birthday today!!

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August 18, 2017 at 10:07PM

John Ruskin - "Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you." Justin Taylor

August 18, 2017 at 12:19AM

The Word of the Day is Diatribe: Diatribe [di·a·tribe] n. 1. A bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism: “Repeated diatribes against the candidates.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 17, 2017 at 12:25AM

The Word of the Day is Clandestine: Clandestine [clan·des·tine] adj. 1. Kept or done in secret, often in order to conceal an illicit or improper purpose. “The CIA maintains clandestine operations in many countries.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 16, 2017 at 10:12PM

Anton Chekhov - "To advise is not to compel." Justin Taylor

August 16, 2017 at 12:18AM

The Word of the Day is Eponym: Eponym [ep·o·nym ] n. A person whose name is or is thought to be the source of the name of something, such as a city or country. “George Washington is the eponym of Washington DC.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 15, 2017 at 10:04PM

E. B. White - "There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement." Justin Taylor

August 15, 2017 at 03:59PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-14 was 108.9% achieved! 326.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 15, 2017 at 12:13AM

The Word of the Day is Monolithic: Monolithic [mon·o·lith·ic] adj. 1. Massive, solid, and uniform: “The monolithic cathedral.” 2. Large and unchanging: massive, uniform in character, and slow to change. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 14, 2017 at 10:09PM

Wilson Mizner - "If you count all your assets you always show a profit." Justin Taylor

August 14, 2017 at 12:08AM

The Word of the Day is Eccentric: Eccentric [ec·cen·tric] adj. 1. Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern. 2. n. One that deviates markedly from an established norm, especially a person of odd or unconventional behavior. “His eccentricities now extend to never leaving his home.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 13, 2017 at 10:04PM

Alfred Lord Tennyson - "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." Justin Taylor

August 13, 2017 at 12:03AM

The Word of the Day is Dexterous: Dexterous [dex·ter·ous] adj. Skillful in the use of the hands. Having mental skill or adroitness; clever. Done with dexterity. “A dexterous wood craftsman.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 12, 2017 at 10:08PM

Herbert Hoover - "Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party." Justin Taylor

August 12, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Impugn: Impugn [im·pugn] tr.v. To attack as false or questionable; challenge in argument: “To impugn a political opponent’s record.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 11, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Erudite: Erudite [er·u·dite] adj. Deep, extensive learning. “He has a reputation as an erudite intellectual with a deep understanding of the issues.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 10, 2017 at 10:18PM

Mignon McLaughlin - "For the happiest life, days should be rigorously planned, nights left open to chance." Justin Taylor

August 10, 2017 at 12:13AM

The Word of the Day is Gothic: Gothic [Goth·ic] adj. 1. Relating to an architectural style reflecting the influence of the medieval Gothic. 2. Relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious, or violent incidents. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 09, 2017 at 10:08PM

Baltasar Gracian - "Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way." Justin Taylor

August 09, 2017 at 04:53PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-08 was 303.6% achieved! 910.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 09, 2017 at 04:53PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-07 was 111.1% achieved! 333.2 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 09, 2017 at 12:08AM

The Word of the Day is Nocturnal: Nocturnal [noc·tur·nal] adj. Occurring or coming out at night: “A nocturnal lifestyle.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 08, 2017 at 10:08PM

Richard Wright - "Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as they can from a lack of bread." Justin Taylor

August 08, 2017 at 12:23AM

The Word of the Day is Aesthetic: Aesthetic(s) [aes·thet·ic] adj. 1. Of or concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste. 2. Characterized by a heightened sensitivity to beauty. “The aesthetic design of the building is amazing!” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 07, 2017 at 10:08PM

Dag Hammarskjold - "We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours." Justin Taylor

August 07, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Enervate: Enervate [en·er·vate] tr.v. 1. To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality. 2. Lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor. “Prolonged exposure to the sun and dehydration enervated the desert racing team.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 06, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Tempestuous: Tempestuous [tem·pes·tu·ous] adj. Tumultuous; stormy: “A tempestuous relationship.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 05, 2017 at 10:10PM

Marcus Aurelius - "The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing." Justin Taylor

August 05, 2017 at 12:21AM

The Word of the Day is Attrition: Attrition [at·tri·tion] n. 1. A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death. 2. A gradual diminution in number or strength. “The company’s attrition rate was quite high.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 04, 2017 at 10:05PM

Joan Rivers - "I have no methods; all I do is accept people as they are." Justin Taylor

August 04, 2017 at 12:30AM

The Word of the Day is Axiom: Axiom [ax·i·om] n. 1. An established rule, principle, or law. 2. A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim. 3. A self-evident principle or one that is accepted as true without proof as the basis for argument. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 03, 2017 at 05:31PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-02 was 138.1% achieved! 414.4 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 03, 2017 at 12:20AM

The Word of the Day is Prognosticate: Prognosticate [prog·nos·ti·cate] tr.v. To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell. “The armchair quarterback tried to prognosticate the play from his recliner.” . #wod Justin Taylor

August 02, 2017 at 10:08PM

Georg C. Lichtenberg - "Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together." Justin Taylor

August 02, 2017 at 03:51PM

My daily goal on 2017-08-01 was 173.2% achieved! 519.6 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 02, 2017 at 03:51PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-31 was 144.9% achieved! 434.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

August 02, 2017 at 12:05AM

The Word of the Day is Insidious: Insidious [in·sid·i·ous] adj. 1. Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner: insidious rumors; an insidious disease. 2. Beguiling but harmful; alluring: insidious pleasures. . #wod Justin Taylor

August 01, 2017 at 10:08PM

Denis Diderot - "You have to make it happen." Justin Taylor

August 01, 2017 at 12:04AM

The Word of the Day is Apathetic: Apathetic [ap·a·thet·ic] adj. 1. Feeling or showing little or no emotion; unresponsive. 2. Feeling or showing a lack of interest or concern; indifferent. “He seemed very apathetic about the company’s closure.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 31, 2017 at 10:10PM

John Locke - "All wealth is the product of labor." Justin Taylor

July 31, 2017 at 05:13PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-30 was 132.9% achieved! 398.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 31, 2017 at 05:13PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-29 was 102.3% achieved! 306.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 31, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Cornucopia: Cornucopia [cor·nu·co·pi·a] n. A large amount of something; a great supply, an abundance: “A cornucopia of employment opportunities.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 30, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Solicitous: Solicitous [so·lic·i·tous] adj. 1. Marked by or given to anxious care and often hovering attentiveness. 2. Extremely careful; meticulous: “solicitous in matters of behavior.” 3. Anxious or concerned: “a solicitous parent.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 29, 2017 at 10:15PM

Simone Weil - "Imagination and fiction make up more than three quarters of our real life." Justin Taylor

July 29, 2017 at 04:16PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-28 was 110.7% achieved! 332 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 29, 2017 at 04:16PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-27 was 104.8% achieved! 314.4 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 29, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Attenuate: Attenuate [at·ten·u·ate] v. 1. To reduce in force, value, amount, or degree; weaken: “The layoffs attenuated the company’s sales forecast.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 28, 2017 at 10:08PM

Matthew Prior - "Hope is but the dream of those who wake." Justin Taylor

July 28, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Caveat: Caveat [ca·ve·at] n. 1. A warning or proviso: something said as a warning, caution, or qualification. “The agreement contains the usual caveats.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 27, 2017 at 10:13PM

Alexis de Tocqueville - "There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of principle." Justin Taylor

July 27, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Intuitive: Intuitive [in·tu·i·tive] adj. Known automatically: known directly and instinctively, without being discovered or consciously perceived. “He intuitively knew that one day she would become a movie star.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 26, 2017 at 05:57AM

My daily goal on 2017-07-25 was 136.3% achieved! 408.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 26, 2017 at 05:57AM

My daily goal on 2017-07-24 was 115.9% achieved! 347.6 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 26, 2017 at 12:10AM

The Word of the Day is Truncate: Truncate [trun·cate] tr.v. 1. To shorten or cut off. 2. To shorten (a number) by dropping one or more digits after the decimal point. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 25, 2017 at 10:11PM

Helen Rowland - "You will never win if you never begin." Justin Taylor

July 25, 2017 at 12:10AM

The Word of the Day is Cathartic: Cathartic [ca·thar·tic] adj. Producing a feeling of being purified emotionally, spiritually, or psychologically as a result of an intense emotional experience or therapeutic technique. “The strength of the movie had a cathartic effect on her.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 24, 2017 at 10:16PM

Hannah Arendt - "This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes." Justin Taylor

July 24, 2017 at 03:32PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-23 was 139.6% achieved! 418.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 24, 2017 at 12:20AM

The Word of the Day is Circuitous: Circuitous [cir·cu·i·tous] adj. Being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course: “He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 23, 2017 at 10:06PM

J. B. Priestley - "To different minds, the same world is a hell, and a heaven." Justin Taylor

July 23, 2017 at 12:24AM

The Word of the Day is Redact: Redact(ed) [re·dact] tr.v. Edit something: to edit, revise, or delete content in preparation for publication. “The documents were redacted so personal information wasn’t released to the public.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 22, 2017 at 10:17PM

Anne Frank - "Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction." Justin Taylor

July 22, 2017 at 12:34AM

The Word of the Day is Eclectic: Eclectic [e·clec·tic] adj. 1. Composed of elements drawn from various sources 2. Not following any one system, but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems. “An eclectic taste in decorating; an eclectic approach to management.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 21, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Repugnant: Repugnant [re·pug·nant] adj. Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 20, 2017 at 10:12PM

Orson Scott Card - "Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space." Justin Taylor

July 20, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Opine: Opine [o·pine] v.tr. To state as an opinion. Latin: opinari – to have an opinion. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 19, 2017 at 10:20PM

Dylan Thomas - "When one burns one's bridges, what a very nice fire it makes." Justin Taylor

July 19, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Effusive: Effusive [ef·fu·sive] adj. 1. Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: “An effusive manner.” 2. Profuse; overflowing: “effusive praise.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 18, 2017 at 10:04PM

George Eliot - "Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact." Justin Taylor

July 18, 2017 at 03:42PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-16 was 263.6% achieved! 790.8 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 18, 2017 at 12:06AM

The Word of the Day is Epochal: Epochal [ep·och·al] adj. 1. Highly significant or important; momentous: “Epochal decisions made by the president.” 2. Without parallel: “Epochal stupidity.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 17, 2017 at 10:09PM

Saint Augustine - "Patience is the companion of wisdom." Justin Taylor

July 17, 2017 at 12:09AM

The Word of the Day is Voracity: Voracity; Voracious [vo·ra·cious] adj. Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous. 2. Having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit; greedy: “A voracious reader.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 16, 2017 at 10:06PM

Stewart Udall - "We have, I fear, confused power with greatness." Justin Taylor

July 16, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Venality: Venality [ve·nal·i·ty] n. 1. The condition of being susceptible to bribery or corruption. 2. The use of a position of trust for dishonest gain: “The venality of a corrupt judge.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 15, 2017 at 10:11PM

Henry Ward Beecher - "Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself." Justin Taylor

July 15, 2017 at 05:44PM

My daily goal on 2017-07-14 was 128.1% achieved! 384.4 of 300 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

July 15, 2017 at 12:34AM

The Word of the Day is Egregious: Egregious [e·gre·gious] adj. Conspicuously bad or offensive. “The judge’s conduct was egregious.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 14, 2017 at 10:11PM

Albert Einstein - "I never think of the future - it comes soon enough." Justin Taylor

July 14, 2017 at 12:25AM

The Word of the Day is Episodic: Episodic [ep·i·sod·ic] adj. Happening at irregular intervals. “He has episodic migraines.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 13, 2017 at 12:20AM

The Word of the Day is Auspices: Auspices [aus·pi·ces] n.pl. 1. With the protection or support of someone or something, especially an organization: “Financial aid is being provided under the auspices of NATO.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 12, 2017 at 10:14PM

Vernon Howard - "You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need." Justin Taylor

July 12, 2017 at 12:20AM

The Word of the Day is Salient: Salient [sa·li·ent] adj. 1. Strikingly conspicuous; prominent. “A salient argument.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 11, 2017 at 12:21AM

The Word of the Day is Embellish: Embellish [em·bel·lish] tr.v. 1. To make beautiful, as by ornamentation; decorate. 2. To add fictitious details to exaggerate the truth: “A dramatic account that embellished the true story.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 10, 2017 at 10:13PM

Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton - "Talent does what it can; genius does what it must." Justin Taylor

July 10, 2017 at 12:06AM

The Word of the Day is Analogous: Analogous [a·nal·o·gous] adj. 1. Similar or alike in such a way as to permit the drawing of an analogy. “The brain and the Acme 1000 supercomputer are analogous to each other.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 09, 2017 at 10:13PM

Aesop - "Adventure is worthwhile." Justin Taylor

July 09, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Metaphor: Metaphor [met·a·phor] n. A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate something else. Example: “She was drowning in money.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 08, 2017 at 10:08PM

Charlotte Whitton - "We all have ability. The difference is how we use it." Justin Taylor

July 08, 2017 at 12:20AM

The Word of the Day is Indigenous: Indigenous [in·dig·e·nous] adj. Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment. “The cactus is indigenous to Arizona.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 07, 2017 at 12:10AM

The Word of the Day is Savant: Savant [sa·vant] n. A person of learning; wise or scholarly. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 06, 2017 at 10:09PM

Epicurus - "It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help." Justin Taylor

July 06, 2017 at 12:35AM

The Word of the Day is Progeny: Progeny [prog·e·ny] n.pl. 1. Something that originates or results from something else; outcome; issue. 2. A result of creative effort; a product. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 05, 2017 at 10:04PM

James A. Baldwin - "People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them." Justin Taylor

July 05, 2017 at 12:10AM

The Word of the Day is Causative: Causative [caus·a·tive] adj. 1. Indicative that the subject causes an act to be performed or a condition to come into being. “A causative factor of war.” . #wod Justin Taylor

July 04, 2017 at 10:08PM

Francesco Guicciardini - "The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident." Justin Taylor

July 04, 2017 at 12:25AM

The Word of the Day is Ambivalence: Ambivalence [am·biv·a·lence] n. 1. Uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course to follow. 2. The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, object, or idea. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 03, 2017 at 10:08PM

Daniel J. Boorstin - "Freedom means the opportunity to be what we never thought we would be." Justin Taylor

July 03, 2017 at 12:15AM

The Word of the Day is Litigious: Litigious [li·ti·gious] adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by litigation. Tending to engage in lawsuits. A litigious celebrity. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 02, 2017 at 10:08PM

Marcus Tullius Cicero - "What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes." Justin Taylor

July 02, 2017 at 12:20AM

The Word of the Day is Gratuitous: Gratuitous [gra·tu·i·tous] adj. 1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned. 2. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: A gratuitous remark. . #wod Justin Taylor

July 01, 2017 at 10:12PM

Martin Luther King, Jr. - "We are not makers of history. We are made by history." Justin Taylor

July 01, 2017 at 12:05AM

The Word of the Day is Aplomb: Aplomb [a·plomb] n. Self-confident assurance, skill, and poise – especially in difficult or challenging circumstances. . #wod Justin Taylor

June 30, 2017 at 10:07PM

Frederick William Faber - "The buried talent is the sunken rock on which most lives strike and founder." Justin Taylor

June 30, 2017 at 12:30AM

The Word of the Day is Secular: Secular [sec·u·lar] adj. 1. Worldly rather than spiritual. 2. Not specifically relating to religion or to a religious body. “A secular book.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 29, 2017 at 10:07PM

Noel Coward - "Work is much more fun than fun." Justin Taylor

June 29, 2017 at 03:08PM

My daily goal on 2017-06-28 was 118.6% achieved! 474.4 of 400 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

June 29, 2017 at 12:07AM

The Word of the Day is Arduous: Arduous [ar·du·ous] adj. 1. Demanding great effort or labor; difficult. “An arduous undertaking.” 2. Testing severely the powers of endurance; strenuous. “A long and arduous process.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 28, 2017 at 10:03PM

Ambrose Bierce - "Doubt is the father of invention." Justin Taylor

June 28, 2017 at 09:18AM

The Niagara Falls of Mars Justin Taylor

June 28, 2017 at 12:07AM

The Word of the Day is Antithesis: Antithesis [an·tith·e·sis] n.pl. 1. Direct contrast; opposition. 2. The direct or exact opposite. “Hope is the antithesis of despair.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 27, 2017 at 10:08PM

Benjamin Franklin - "Well done is better than well said." Justin Taylor

June 27, 2017 at 08:19AM

As the Sun Rises, NASA's Global Hawk is Being Prepared for Flight Justin Taylor

June 27, 2017 at 12:07AM

The Word of the Day is Oxymoron: Oxymoron [ox·y·mo·ron] n.pl. A phrase in which two words of contradictory meaning are used together for special effect, for example, “wise fool” or “to make haste slowly.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 26, 2017 at 10:08PM

Edmund Burke - "To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting." Justin Taylor

June 26, 2017 at 08:17AM

Saturnian Dawn Justin Taylor

June 26, 2017 at 12:34AM

The Word of the Day is Pervicacious: Pervicacious [per·vi·ca·cious] adj. Stubborn, extremely willful, obstinate. “He became quite pervicacious in his old age.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 25, 2017 at 10:13PM

Josh Billings - "Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense." Justin Taylor

June 25, 2017 at 06:12PM

My daily goal on 2017-06-25 was 130.2% achieved! 520.8 of 400 points earned via my Misfit. Justin Taylor

June 25, 2017 at 12:14AM

The Word of the Day is Accoutrement: Accoutrement [ac·cou·tre·ment] n. Additional items of dress or equipment, carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity. The General dressed for battle in shining accoutrements.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 24, 2017 at 10:13PM

George Halas - "Nothing is work unless you'd rather be doing something else." Justin Taylor

June 24, 2017 at 04:17PM

Daily goal 105.3% achieved! 421.2 of 400 points earned via Misfit Justin Taylor

June 24, 2017 at 12:29AM

The Word of the Day is Vernacular: Vernacular [ver·nac·u·lar] n. The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. An idiomatic word, phrase, or expression. The idiom of a particular trade or profession: “In the legal vernacular.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 23, 2017 at 10:13PM

Friedrich Nietzsche - "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Justin Taylor

June 23, 2017 at 03:51PM

Daily goal 158.7% achieved! 634.8 of 400 points earned via Misfit Justin Taylor

June 23, 2017 at 09:17AM

Hubble Uses Gravitational Lens to Capture Disk Galaxy Justin Taylor

June 23, 2017 at 12:05AM

The Word of the Day is Paradigm: Paradigm [par·a·digm] n. A typical example or pattern of something; a model. “The economic paradigm was flawed.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 22, 2017 at 10:21PM

Plato - "Man - a being in search of meaning." Justin Taylor

June 22, 2017 at 03:06PM

Daily goal 117.4% achieved! 469.6 of 400 points earned via Misfit Justin Taylor

June 22, 2017 at 09:17AM

The White Cliffs of 'Rover' Justin Taylor

June 22, 2017 at 12:25AM

The Word of the Day is Deciduous: Deciduous [de·cid·u·ous] adj. Not permanent or lasting; ephemeral. “The fire created a deciduous outlook for the company.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 21, 2017 at 09:17AM

Visualization of the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Justin Taylor

June 21, 2017 at 12:15AM

The Word of the Day is Pedantic: Pedantic [pe·dan·tic] adj. 1. Characterized by a narrow, often ostentatious concern for book learning and formal rules. “A pedantic attention to details.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 20, 2017 at 10:09PM

Charlotte Bronte - "Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs." Justin Taylor

June 20, 2017 at 04:12PM

Daily goal 137.0% achieved! 548 of 400 points earned via Misfit Justin Taylor

June 20, 2017 at 04:12PM

Daily goal 113.5% achieved! 454 of 400 points earned via Misfit Justin Taylor

June 20, 2017 at 09:17AM

Deployment of the Space Station's Roll Out Solar Array Experiment Justin Taylor

June 20, 2017 at 12:13AM

The Word of the Day is Vexatious: Vexatious [vex·a·tious] adj. 1. Full of annoyance or distress; harassed. 2. Causing or creating vexation; annoying. “Her ex-husband put her in a vexatious situation.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 19, 2017 at 10:12PM

Sophocles - "Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way." Justin Taylor

June 19, 2017 at 09:17AM

Webb Telescope Set for Testing in Space Simulation Chamber Justin Taylor

June 19, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Assiduous: Assiduous [as·sid·u·ous] adj. 1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: “An assiduous worker who strove for perfection.” 2. Unceasing; persistent: “Assiduous cancer research.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 18, 2017 at 10:07PM

William Shakespeare - "It is a wise father that knows his own child." Justin Taylor

June 18, 2017 at 12:33AM

The Word of the Day is Precarious: Precarious [pre·car·i·ous] adj. 1. Dangerously lacking in security or stability: “The precarious life of an undercover cop.” 2. Subject to chance or unknown conditions. 3. Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises. “A precarious solution to a difficult problem.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 17, 2017 at 10:12PM

Wayne Rooney - "Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to." Justin Taylor

June 17, 2017 at 12:06AM

The Word of the Day is Guile: Guile [guile] n. Treacherous cunning; skillful deceit. Particular skill and cleverness in tricking or deceiving people. “Considerable guile was involved in the transaction.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 16, 2017 at 10:14PM

Dennis Banks - "I have a Father's Day every day." Justin Taylor

June 16, 2017 at 08:17AM

Jupiter’s Clouds of Many Colors Justin Taylor

June 16, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Obtuse: Obtuse [ob·tuse] adj. 1. Lacking quickness of perception or intellect. 2. Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity. “An obtuse remark.” 3. Not distinctly felt. “An obtuse pain.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 15, 2017 at 07:17AM

Northern Summer on Titan Justin Taylor

June 15, 2017 at 12:26AM

The Word of the Day is Intrepid: Intrepid [in·trep·id] adj. 1. Resolutely courageous; fearless. Persistent in the pursuit of something. “A team of intrepid explorers.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 14, 2017 at 02:17PM

Celebrating Flag Day Justin Taylor

June 14, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Acrimonious: Acrimonious [ac·ri·mo·ni·ous] adj. 1. Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous: “An acrimonious debate between the two candidates.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 13, 2017 at 12:17PM

Illustration of Cool Dust Around an Active Black Hole Justin Taylor

June 13, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Demure: Demure [de·mure] adj. 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. “Despite her demure appearance, she is an accomplished mountain climber.” . #wod Justin Taylor

June 12, 2017 at 10:03PM

Eric Hoffer - "The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." Justin Taylor

June 12, 2017 at 04:15PM

This is very cool... anyone ever been there before?? Justin Taylor

June 12, 2017 at 09:17AM

Turquoise Swirls in the Black Sea Justin Taylor

June 12, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Divisive: Divisive [di·vi·sive] adj. Creating dissension or discord; Causing disagreement or hostility within a group so that it is likely to split. “Divisive politics.” . Justin Taylor

June 12, 2017 at 12:15AM

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Dad's Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. Another successful trip around that yellow ball in the sky. Here's to many, many more! Happy, Happy Birthday!! (Posted on Facebook)! Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. Another successful trip around that yellow ball in the sky. Here's to many, many more! Happy, Happy Birthday!! (Posted on Facebook)! Hope you have a wonderful day today with family and friends. Another successful trip around that yellow ball in the sky. Here's to many, many more! Happy, Happy Birthday!! Justin Taylor

June 12, 2017 at 12:00AM

Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Dad's Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. Another successful trip around that yellow ball in the sky. Here's to many, many more! Happy, Happy Birthday!! (Posted on Facebook)! Hope you have a wonderful day today with family and friends. Another successful trip around that yellow ball in the sky. Here's to many, many more! Happy, Happy Birthday!! Justin Taylor

June 11, 2017 at 11:45PM

Happy Birthday Dad's Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful day today with family and friends. Another successful trip around that yellow ball in the sky. Here's to many, many more! Happy, Happy Birthday!! Justin Taylor

June 11, 2017 at 10:08PM

Arnold H. Glasow - "A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down." Justin Taylor

June 11, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Pervasive: Pervasive [per·va·sive] adj. Having the quality or tendency to pervade or permeate. “The pervasive odor of garlic.” . Justin Taylor

June 10, 2017 at 10:04PM

Joseph Addison - "A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants." Justin Taylor

June 10, 2017 at 12:31AM

The Word of the Day is Benevolent: Benevolent [be·nev·o·lent] adj. 1. Charitable: performing good or charitable acts and not seeking to make a profit. 2. Characterized by or suggestive of doing good; showing kindness or goodwill. . Justin Taylor

June 09, 2017 at 10:14PM

Henry Miller - "Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him." Justin Taylor

June 09, 2017 at 10:17AM

Pongal Catena on Ceres Justin Taylor

June 09, 2017 at 12:16AM

The Word of the Day is Exponential: Exponential [ex·po·nen·tial] adj. Characterized by an extremely rapid increase (as in size or extent). “The company enjoyed an exponential growth rate.” . Justin Taylor

June 08, 2017 at 10:14PM

Publilius Syrus - "Each day is the scholar of yesterday." Justin Taylor

June 08, 2017 at 03:17PM

Watching a Volatile Stellar Relationship Justin Taylor

June 07, 2017 at 10:08PM

Carl von Clausewitz - "The backbone of surprise is fusing speed with secrecy." Justin Taylor

June 07, 2017 at 01:17PM

NASA's 2017 Astronaut Candidates Justin Taylor

June 06, 2017 at 09:17AM

An Astronaut's View From the 'Corner Office' Justin Taylor

June 05, 2017 at 11:17AM

Mimas Dwarfed Justin Taylor

June 03, 2017 at 10:05PM

Robert Frost - "A person will sometimes devote all his life to the development of one part of his body - the wishbone." Justin Taylor

June 03, 2017 at 04:17PM

SpaceX CRS-11 Cargo Mission Launch Justin Taylor

June 02, 2017 at 10:05PM

Dale Carnegie - "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get." Justin Taylor

June 02, 2017 at 10:18AM

A South Polar Pit or an Impact Crater? Justin Taylor

June 01, 2017 at 10:13PM

Flip Wilson - "You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine." Justin Taylor

June 01, 2017 at 09:18AM

Eleventh SpaceX Commercial Resupply Mission to Space Station Set for Launch Justin Taylor

May 31, 2017 at 10:13PM

James M. Barrie - "Life is a long lesson in humility." Justin Taylor

May 31, 2017 at 10:17AM

Space Station's View of Florida at Night Justin Taylor

May 30, 2017 at 10:03PM

George Santayana - "The Soul is the voice of the body's interests." Justin Taylor

May 30, 2017 at 10:17AM

Space Station's EarthKAM Sees the Grand Canyon Justin Taylor

May 29, 2017 at 10:10PM

Bertrand Russell - "There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge." Justin Taylor

May 28, 2017 at 10:10PM

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - "The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one's self to others." Justin Taylor

May 27, 2017 at 10:10PM

Frank Lloyd Wright - "The truth is more important than the facts." Justin Taylor

May 26, 2017 at 08:18AM

Close-up View of Neutron Star Mission's X-Ray Concentrator Optics Justin Taylor

May 25, 2017 at 04:29PM

Did you know that using Mayonnaise in the food you make in the summer, actually makes the food you eat safer, because it decreases the growth of bacteria like salmonella and staphylococcus? Justin Taylor

May 25, 2017 at 11:17AM

Sequence of Juno Spacecraft's Close Approach to Jupiter Justin Taylor

May 24, 2017 at 11:17AM

May 24, 1962 - Scott Carpenter on the Way to Mercury-Atlas 7 Launch Site Justin Taylor

May 23, 2017 at 10:04PM

Lee Iacocca - "Trouble shared is trouble halved." Justin Taylor

May 23, 2017 at 10:17AM

NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover Artist’s Concept Justin Taylor

May 22, 2017 at 08:17AM

Slim Crescent of Ice Justin Taylor

May 21, 2017 at 10:09PM

Thomas Hardy - "Fear is the mother of foresight." Justin Taylor

May 20, 2017 at 10:08PM

Ezra Pound - "Either move or be moved." Justin Taylor

May 19, 2017 at 10:03PM

Elizabeth Kenny - "He who angers you conquers you." Justin Taylor

May 19, 2017 at 08:17AM

CubeSats Deployed Outside Station's Kibo Lab Module Justin Taylor

May 18, 2017 at 08:17AM

May 18, 1969 - Apollo 10 View of the Earth Justin Taylor

May 17, 2017 at 10:09PM

Elizabeth Taylor - "It's not the having, it's the getting." Justin Taylor

May 17, 2017 at 10:17AM

NASA's IceBridge Wraps Up 2017 Arctic Campaign With Southern Greenland Flight Justin Taylor

May 16, 2017 at 10:14PM

John Dryden - "Boldness is a mask for fear, however great." Justin Taylor

May 16, 2017 at 09:17AM

James Webb Space Telescope Primary Mirror Prepared for Testing at Johnson Space Center Justin Taylor

May 15, 2017 at 08:17AM

Short Shadow Justin Taylor

May 14, 2017 at 10:06PM

Thomas Carlyle - "Necessity dispenseth with decorum." Justin Taylor

May 13, 2017 at 10:06PM

Ethel Waters - "We are all gifted. That is our inheritance." Justin Taylor

May 12, 2017 at 10:06PM

Calvin Coolidge - "It takes a great man to be a good listener." Justin Taylor

May 12, 2017 at 09:17AM

Rocket Blasts Off During 2017 Student Launch Challenge Justin Taylor

May 11, 2017 at 10:14PM

Rebecca West - "It is the soul's duty to be loyal to its own desires. It must abandon itself to its master passion." Justin Taylor

May 11, 2017 at 10:17AM

NASA Astronaut Jack Fischer Prepares for Friday Spacewalk Justin Taylor

May 10, 2017 at 10:09PM

Edmund Hillary - "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Justin Taylor

May 10, 2017 at 11:17AM

New View of the Crab Nebula Justin Taylor

May 09, 2017 at 10:14PM

Maya Angelou - "All great achievements require time." Justin Taylor

May 09, 2017 at 11:17AM

NASA's P-3 Aircraft Flies Over Southeast Greenland Justin Taylor

May 08, 2017 at 10:09PM

Theodore Roosevelt - "Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones." Justin Taylor

May 08, 2017 at 08:17AM

Hail the Hexagon Justin Taylor

May 06, 2017 at 10:08PM

Norman Cousins - "Hope is independent of the apparatus of logic." Justin Taylor

May 05, 2017 at 10:13PM

George S. Patton - "Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." Justin Taylor

May 05, 2017 at 08:17AM

Panorama with Active Linear Dune in Gale Crater, Mars Justin Taylor

May 04, 2017 at 10:08PM

Garrison Keillor - "Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough." Justin Taylor

May 04, 2017 at 08:17AM

Illustration of an Earth-Sized 'Tatooine' Planet Justin Taylor

May 03, 2017 at 10:08PM

Catherine the Great - "I praise loudly. I blame softly." Justin Taylor

May 03, 2017 at 08:18AM

North Pole of Enceladus Justin Taylor

May 02, 2017 at 10:13PM

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon - "When deeds speak, words are nothing." Justin Taylor

May 02, 2017 at 09:18AM

NASA Marks Progress on Hardware for Orion's Second Flight with Space Launch System Rocket Justin Taylor

May 01, 2017 at 10:05PM

Horace - "The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbor." Justin Taylor

May 01, 2017 at 09:18AM

Clouds ‘Roll’ Over Pacific Atolls Justin Taylor

April 30, 2017 at 10:10PM

Gustave Flaubert - "Read in order to live." Justin Taylor

April 29, 2017 at 10:05PM

Immanuel Kant - "To be is to do." Justin Taylor

April 28, 2017 at 12:00PM

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! Justin Taylor

April 28, 2017 at 08:17AM

SLS Engine Section Test Article Loaded on Barge Pegasus Justin Taylor

April 27, 2017 at 10:07PM

Lyndon B. Johnson - "I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help - and God's." Justin Taylor