“Not my horse, not my rodeo”, or “not my circus, not my monkeys” Buckle up folks, because this is going to be a quite tangential passage. People talk about a lot of things that they know nothing about. I know that while I don’t know everything, I’m also quick to check google and suggest that … Continue reading Not my horse…
Let’s start with a bit of housekeeping. I’ve decided that if I manage to do an entry once a week, I’ll be satisfied. Since not every word of the day sparks any thought or sentiment, I won’t force it. Now, on to todays word. Merriam-Webster word of the day for March 10, 2023: Factotum One … Continue reading Factotum
Merriam-Webster.com word of the day for March 3, 2023: Accentuate “You got to ac-cent-tchu-ate the positiveE-lim-i-nate the negativeAnd latch on to the affirmativeDon't mess with Mr. In-between AC-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Growing up, I remember hearing this song. It was a bit of a catchy tune. … Continue reading Accentuate
I’ve been away at a professional conference for the last few days. In the week prior, I was preparing for a presentation at the conference, so I haven’t been able to get back to the Merriam-Webster word of the day. Sorry This afternoon, while prepping with my co-presenters, the topic of competition came up. I … Continue reading Competitive by Nature
Merriam-Webster.com word of the day for Feb 18, 2023: impromptu After just three days, I’ve had to really think about this series. How much effort am I going to make to share what connections come to jobs for the word? What if nothing comes? Do I read the entomology? Do I read how it is … Continue reading Impromptu
This word makes me think of my upbringing. I was mostly raised by my grandparents, who were of the silent generation. Many of my habits and values are more reflective of a Baby Boomer than my actual Gen X status. But, as I consider myself to be relatively progressive, I also think my upbringing is … Continue reading Anachronism
Merriam-Webster.com Word of the Day for February 16, 2023: Lyrical One More Chance by the Notorious B.I.G. “… Isn't this great? Your flight leaves at eight Her flight lands at nine, my game just rewinds (don't go, don't go, don't go) Lyrically, I'm supposed to represent I'm not only the client, I'm the player president… … Continue reading Lyrical
If there was a biography about you, what would the title be? I Just Said What You Were Thinking: Because my Neurodivergent Brain didn’t tell me that I shouldn’t
This is just a short epiphany but… Now that we’re moving back toward social events, in an odd twist of fate, I am actually get excited about going to events. Now, on one hand, it could be a rebound reaction from our 2 years in the house during the pandemic, but I don’t think that’s … Continue reading Authenticity
Large portions of this entry were originally posted to the UMBC First Generation Student Network in February 2021 As to not assume that you are familiar with me, it is likely a good idea that I take a moment to introduce myself. I am the Director of UMBC’s Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP). AOP … Continue reading From Pain to Passion to Purpose in 2022
