Monday, February 23, 2015

Acumen, noun

If news casters, writers, and reporters had more of it and practiced it... what a wonderful world this would be.
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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Histrionic (adj)

A common kind of response when one believes they are something they really are not.
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Monday, February 16, 2015

Mizzle-Shinned (adj)

A wonderful and popular experience among campers.
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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Kiasu (adj, n)

Scarlett O'Hara's defining characteristic.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Ex Parte

The natural state of a closed mind if it is not actively avoided.

Also, to be avoided for useful or intelligent dialog.

Stupidity.
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