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Week 1- view Week 2- sullen Week 3- yield Week 4- unfavorable Week 5- pedagogue<\/p>\n
View.030215.Monday<\/p>\n
\u201cThe author gave us a pictorial representation of his views.\u201d Our word this week is view. With scenery, we look for a view. In opinions, we are free to express our view on our areas of expertise. We look to the future with a view to what might happen. With \u2018view\u2019 we can express opinions, give advice and even express our thoughts in various ways. The view from the mountaintop is always impressive!<\/p>\n
View.030315.Tuesday<\/p>\n
\u201cThe view of the river gorge from the Durango-Silverton train was beautiful.\u201d In this example, we see one way in which view can be used. The definition \u201cthings that can be seen from a particular place\u201d is applicable in the example. Another common definition is \u201can opinion or way of thinking about something.\u201d Another way in which view can be used is \u201ca mode or manner of looking at or regarding something.\u201d More simply, is to indicate a way of thinking about something. Your view of life can be positive or negative!<\/p>\n
View.030415.Wednesday<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no evidence to support that view.\u201d In this sentence we see an illustration of another meaning for view. It is \u201can opinion or judgment colored by the feeling or bias of it holder.\u201d Evidence gives us a sign of what the view is about. To view something is to look at or see some meaning in what is being viewed. Pictures can give us a view. Opinions can give us a view. An examination can give us a view. A cartoon can give us a view. Yes, even those rose colored glasses can give us a very tinted view!<\/p>\n
View.030515.Thursday<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ship slowly sailed out of view.\u201d We can see by this example that \u2018view\u2019 can have a time factor attached to it. View can be static, i.e. no movement, or it can be over a time period. As an opinion, that can also change depending upon the focus of the one who has the opinion. In a pictorial framework, view is most usually unchanging. Once taken the focus of the picture does not change. When an artist paints a view of a landscape, it is unchanging. You can choose your views and stick with it!<\/p>\n
View.030615.Friday<\/p>\n
View your relationships with care. Your relationships are many. Those who are close to you must be viewed carefully because of the emotional attachments that you have with them. Casual acquaintances seldom have a high level of emotional attachment. However, workplace relationships can cause the most difficulty because of the amount of time spent in close proximity. Try to view your workplace relationships at an arm\u2019s length and with as much emotional detachment as possible. It helps relieve stress. Have a plan with how you view your relationships!<\/p>\n
Return to 2015 Index<\/a><\/p>\n Sullen.030915.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cA sullen mood came over the crowd as they heard the bad news.\u201d This week\u2019s word gives a very negative description to things that it describes. It can portray unhappiness or anger. Sullen seems to seep through the nature of those who hear the conditions that mark certain events. Watch carefully those people who have a sullen attitude!<\/p>\n Sullen.031015.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cShe grew sullen after a spat with her spouse.\u201d This example sentence gives us the most used meaning of sullen. That is \u201cused to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile or be friendly.\u201d It also means a gloomy or resentful silence in someone. Sullen can also be used to describe a lack of color or a gray cloudy day. It has also been used to describe a sluggish and slow moving river. The prominent feature of sullen is to cast a dark and gloomy atmosphere!<\/p>\n Sullen.031115.Wednesday<\/p>\n \u201cA sullen teen can produce a parenting challenge.\u201d Several adjectives can help our understanding of what a \u2018sullen\u2019 attitude can produce. Difficult, moody and crabby are three words that can amplify the meaning of a sullen attitude. Being morose and glum are also helpful descriptive words. Any of these supplement one\u2019s understanding of what sullen can mean. \u201cA sullen winter day\u201d is very descriptive of a monotonous gray and seemingly lifeless day. Look for ways to overcome a sullen attitude!<\/p>\n Sullen.031215.Thursday<\/p>\n Sullen is seldom used to represent a positive or productive result. \u201cThe prisoner\u2019s sullen and morose mood cast a pall over the entire courtroom.\u201d We see in this example sentence, the subject\u2019s sullen mood has impacted the court\u2019s environment in a very negative way. The opposite of happy, sullen portrays an unhappy scene that infects everything within. When you find yourself in a sullen mood, remember that it never produces any good!<\/p>\n Sullen.031315.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cA sullen cynic can always find fault.\u201d Faultfinding in a relationship is never productive and many times creates more problems than it solves. Relationships can sometimes be fragile and cynicism can intensify a person\u2019s sullen moodiness. Respect can overcome many problems but it must be used wisely and never with cynicism. Relationships need constant care and attention!<\/p>\n Return to 2015 Index<\/a><\/span> Yield.031615.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cMy garden will yield plenty of vegetables.\u201d Spring brings renewal. As winter yields its cold weather to the warmer winds of springtime, we begin to think of things like \u2018spring cleaning,\u2019 vacation plans and outdoor activities. Those with a green thumb for growing things will begin preparations for spring planting such as turning the soil, fertilizing and starting seedlings for the garden. Others will be looking at spring training for the new baseball season. Yes, we even set our clocks to yield more \u2018sunny hours\u2019 by using Daylight Savings Time!<\/p>\n Yield.031715.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cI yield the floor to the Senator from Maine.\u201d In this sentence pattern, we see one senator give way to another which tells us he is giving up possession of the floor. To release claim is one meaning of yield. To bring forth a natural product such as fruit is another definition. Also, to bear interest as in the yield of a bond or investment is yet another way to understand how this word is used. To produce profit from labor is another good meaning. It is not a good idea to yield to temptation for it does not bring any good profit!<\/p>\n Yield.031815.Wednesday<\/p>\n Ever run a \u2018yield\u2019 sign? Yep, it can sometimes be messy. Yield means to surrender or submit to another. There are also other ways in which yield is used. Yield as in interest on an investment. Also, yield as in tax monies that bring in revenue for government entities. When we expend time and energy on a project and it produces a return or yield. Each of these is an indicator of something produced as a benefit. Even when we yield to another person, it can bring good results!<\/p>\n Yield.031915.Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cThe catcher\u2019s deep right field single yielded 2 runs for the D-Backs.\u201d The end result of this player\u2019s hit was profitable for his team. In the past tense (yielded), we see this verb showing production from an action. Whether it is interest on a bond yield, harvesting vegetables or working hard to make a product, we see that such actions help one to see a profitable end result. Yield even in the sense of giving up or relinquishing possession of something is productive. Watch to make sure your yield will increase!<\/p>\n Yield.032015.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cAll relationships should yield productive results.\u201d When one does not, it should be given only minor amounts of time and attention. Unproductive relationships may be the source of frustration and wasted energy. Focus most of your time on good relationships that add meaning to your life and help you achieve goals. When a relationship yields good results it should be nurtured for its mutual benefit. May your associations with others yield pleasant thoughts daily!<\/p>\n Return to 2015 Index<\/a><\/p>\n Unfavorable.032315.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cMild winter weather is unfavorable for gardening.\u201d Cold weather helps to kill many insect pests. Mild weather makes it favorable for insects to attack vegetation quicker and stronger. Easy times seem good, but we humans are known to be \u201cbad weather\u201d animals. Easy times are unfavorable for helping us to get stronger to make it through difficult situations. Unfavorable times can make us stronger so we can get through those hard spots!<\/p>\n Unfavorable.032415.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cThe Senator has formed an unfavorable impression of the President.\u201d The primary definition of unfavorable is to express disapproval. Its secondary meaning is to cause problems or difficulties. Not pleasing is another sense in which unfavorable is used. This is a negative word used to express a displeasure or contrary point of view. This word should be used sparingly otherwise it might indicate an opposition attitude. Guard your unfavorable impressions carefully!<\/p>\n Unfavorable.0322515.Wednesday<\/p>\n \u201cThe sailboat hit some unfavorable winds that drove it off course.\u201d We see in this sentence a couple of words that indicate a problem or difficulty: off course and winds that are not favorable. The negative tone of \u2018unfavorable\u2019 gives direction of what kind of sign or symptom to look for. These will include opposed, contrary, and unpleasant. Such words set the color or mood for how this word \u2018unfavorable\u2019 is normally used. The prefix \u2018un\u2019 gives it the adverse spin as a symptom. Do not let unfavorable conditions set your mood!<\/p>\n Unfavorable.032615.Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cLife sometimes delivers unfavorable results to our decisions.\u201d It happens because we do not always know what impact our choices may have upon circumstances. When we make choices and do not know all of the information that is available, the unknown information can be unfavorable to the decisions that we think are right. The more research and information we have available the better are the results to our choices. When things seem unfavorable, caution is advised!<\/p>\n Unfavorable.032715.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cShe formed an unfavorable impression of him.\u201d What does it take to overcome an unfavorable impression? One must be able to be aware of one\u2019s own weaknesses and faults. If that can be done, it might be possible to be fair and honest in the appraisal of another person. Seldom does that happen. When an unfavorable impression is formed, there are factors involved which form the negative basis for such an impression. Most of us filter what we sense with certain criteria, and it is hard to change such criteria with ease. Beware of filters that seek bad impressions!<\/p>\n Return to 2015 Index<\/a><\/p>\n Pedagogue.033015.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cThe best pedagogue is not he who descends to his pupils from the heights but he who rises to new levels together with them.\u201d Most of us as students, have had a teacher or instructor who was a pedagogue. You know the one, that teacher who challenged you to do your best. He or she helped you to get over the hump and into new areas of thought and ability. Yes, my seventh grade teacher was like that. She encouraged me to read and dream. She pushed me to do more than I thought possible. You don\u2019t have a pedagogue? Find one and expand your horizons!<\/p>\n Pedagogue.033115.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cThe fact that she handles herself like a relaxed and veteran pedagogue is no fluke.\u201d The first known use of \u2018pedagogue\u2019 is from the 14th century Middle English. The original Greek meaning was a paid worker, usually a slave, who accompanied the owner\u2019s children to school. It now means a schoolteacher or educator who instructs in a pedantic or dogmatic manner. Today Pedagogue is more commonly used by the British rather than Americans!<\/p>\n Pedagogue.040115.Wednesday<\/p>\n \u201cThe life of a pedagogue seems to have been most agreeable to Robin.\u201d She was my wife\u2019s best friend who passed away last year. Robin was a teacher of children who enjoyed her work. To her, it was a joy to help children have new dreams and learn new ways of doing daily tasks. Sadly, she is no longer teaching, but we should encourage those who are trying to be the best teachers. Encourage a pedagogue today!<\/p>\n Pedagogue.040215.Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cNo pedagogue wrote this piece.\u201d The author is not a teacher. Teachers learn their craft by hard study and intense practice. There are good teachers, bad teachers and many are at various levels. Be sure you know your teachers, those who teach your children and those who teach at higher institutions. Many today are not \u2018teachers\u2019 but purveyors of propaganda. They do not teach truth, but teach politically correct lies. Do not be na\u00efve and assume that all teachers are good pedagogues!<\/p>\n Pedagogue.040315.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cMany pedagogues worth their salt know the job is to teach how to think, not what to think.\u201d Because a \u2018pedagogue\u2019 knows how to teach one to think, does not always mean that he or she will know how to teach good relationships. A good relationship is built upon much more than just knowing how to think because they also involve a person\u2019s emotions. In a relationship, one\u2019s emotions can override even the most balanced and well-adjusted of thinkers. Emotions do not always involve rational actions as a person\u2019s imagination can become dominate and irrational. Unbridled emotions can ruin the best of relationships!<\/p>\n Return to 2015 Index<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" (under construction) Week 1- view Week 2- sullen Week 3- yield Week 4- unfavorable Week 5- pedagogue View.030215.Monday \u201cThe author gave us a pictorial representation of his views.\u201d Our word this week is view. With scenery, we look for a … Continue reading
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