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Week 1- ripe Week 2- humble Week 3- coast Week 4- fix<\/p>\n
ripe.070416.Monday<\/p>\n
\u201cThe heat of summer tends to make tempers ripe for an unexpected riot.\u201d This election year, we have seen some unexpected events. The likelihood of a riot at the political conventions is probably yet another unexpected event. The general mood of rabble rousers from both parties and from outside agitators is in the mix to cause tempers to flare and a general upheaval to these events. When things are ripe do not be surprised at unusual fruit!<\/p>\n
ripe.070516.Tuesday<\/p>\n
\u201cThe orchard was full of ripe apples that were ready to be picked.\u201d The most used meaning of \u2018ripe\u2019 is that \u201cof fruits and vegetables that are fully grown, developed and ready to be eaten.\u201d There are seven definitions usually given this word with the foregoing being the most used. Ripe can also mean \u201chaving mature knowledge, understanding, or judgment.\u201d Another sense in which ripe is used is that \u201cof advanced years.\u201d But in most cases the meaning of \u2018ripe\u2019 is that \u201cbrought by aging to full flavor or the best state.\u201d But the best state of the language we use should not be that of \u2018ripe\u2019 language!<\/p>\n
ripe.070616.Wednesday<\/p>\n
\u201cMost ripe cheese will be stored and properly aged to produce its best flavor.\u201d To be ripe many food items require a period of time to age and produce good taste. Most fruit requires proper time to ripen before being picked. Vegetables also require time to fully ripen before being harvested. As with fruits and vegetables, many ideas require time to \u2018ripen\u2019 to full bloom before being acted upon. The old adage \u201chaste makes waste\u201d is fully applicable to plans that require a proper amount of time to become \u2018ripe\u2019 for action. As with cheese, improper aging will produce a stinky ripeness!<\/p>\n
ripe.070716.Thursday<\/p>\n
\u201cJimmy decided at the ripe old age of 11 that he’d learned all there was to know about his future.\u201d In this example sentence, we \u2018ripe\u2019 used in a very humorous way. It is a tongue-in-cheek expression about the mental attitude of a child. The phrase \u201cripe old age\u201d is not to be taken literally but in a manner that expresses the thoughts of this young boy. Time will truly be the factor that tells what he has learned and if it is really applicable. Be careful of how you use \u201cripe old age\u201d because it can be insulting!<\/p>\n
ripe.070816.Friday<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause they had a good relationship, they lived to a ripe old age together.\u201d One of the lesser used meanings of \u2018ripe\u2019 is that of \u201chaving mature knowledge, understanding, or judgment.\u201d A relationship that matures properly, will have these three things as they work to make their relationship grow and they will bond together with security. In our modern society, the importance of strong relationship is not stressed. If strong relationships are not stressed, they will never grow, mature, and ripen!<\/p>\n
Return to 2016 Index<\/a><\/p>\n humble.071116.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cOne humble suggestion is that we review the data more carefully.\u201d This was a comment made by an author that Fox News interviewed Saturday about the recent riots in Dallas, Texas, Louisiana, and Minnesota. Unfortunately, those who are demonstrating against the police are not looking for facts but acting on negative emotional reactions. More people should listen to what the author on Fox News said. However, humble he might be, he was dead on about the facts!<\/p>\n humble.071216.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cDespite all his achievements, he has remained humble.\u201d This example illustrates the most often used meaning of humble: \u201cnot proud or not thinking of yourself as better than other people.\u201d Another often used definition of humble is \u201cranking low in a hierarchy or scale.\u201d Again, humble can mean \u201cto show that you do not think of yourself as better than other people.\u201d Often used to mean a submissive spirit, it is word that is losing its value in today\u2019s society. Many of the younger generations see it as a derogatory condition, which it is not. One\u2019s humble attitude is always correct!<\/p>\n humble.071316.Wednesday<\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s not ashamed of her humble beginnings.\u201d Humble has both positive and negative symptoms. Not proud or haughty are some positive sides of this word. Some negative signs are cheapen, degrade, and to humiliate. Our example sentence shows a positive side of being humble. This person has obviously been able to grow beyond the state of humble beginnings and accomplish something. One\u2019s goal should always be to grow in a positive and worthwhile manner to gain value in life. A humble start is never a negative but to lack any motivation to accomplish something of value is to stagnate. Start humble and grow!<\/p>\n humble.071416.Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cThe business began humbly but quickly became successful.\u201d The impact of being humble can be quiet surprising with the right intent. In this example sentence, we see that a business began with a simple idea and right attitude. Because this business filled and evident need that was met in the right way, it became a success. Sometimes when something is done without a pretentious attitude, it can help to fill a need that is not obvious on the surface. It is better to be humble than to be taken down for being obnoxious and pretentious!<\/p>\n humble.071516.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cPlease accept my humble apology.\u201d These are words that can defuse a stressful relationship problem. Too often pride puts us in position of confrontation. A willingness to humble one\u2019s self and apologize can soothe nerves and bring calmness to rough waters in contentious issues. A humble action such as an apology can deflect many potential problems that often crop up in a relationship. The lack of a \u201chumble\u201d apology has destroyed many a decent relationship!<\/p>\n Return to 2016 Index<\/a><\/span> coast.071816.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cHe was accused of trying to coast through school.\u201d This week\u2019s word \u201ccoast\u201d is both a noun and a verb. The Coast is on the West side of the U.S. This is a noun as a name for the Pacific Coast. Our example sentence is using \u201ccoast\u201d as a verb, an action that he was accused of. This word was first used in the 14th Century and is a Latin variant. It is used more today as a verb rather than a noun. If you don\u2019t want to be seen, be sure the coast is clear!<\/p>\n coast.071916.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cBob loved to coast downhill on his bicycle.\u201d This example sentence uses coast as a verb. The most often verb use of coast is \u201cto slide, run, or glide downhill by the force of gravity\u201d as we see in the example. Several definitions of coast as a noun or verb are obsolete and no longer used. Coast as in seashore (noun) or moving along with the use of gravity (verb) are the most often used meanings. One expression as a slang term is still sometimes used as in \u201cthe coast is clear.\u201d To just \u201ccoast\u201d along on your good reputation is not a good idea!<\/p>\n coast.0720816.Wednesday<\/p>\n \u201cThe airplane coasted down for a soft landing on the runway.\u201d In this example, we see \u2018coast\u2019 used in the intransitive verb form as in \u201cto move along without or as if without further application of propulsive power (as by momentum or gravity).\u201d This use of coast is in the form of motion and is not a physical form like that of a coastline. Used in this sense, coast is motion that comes as a result of gravity. The noun form describes a place or thing that is motionless. You go to the \u2018coast\u2019 to see the seashore and you might \u2018coast\u2019 downhill to get there!<\/p>\n coast.072116.Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cHe takes beautiful pictures of the Pacific Coast.\u201d In the noun form, Pacific Coast, names a specific area of the western U. S. This area is one of rugged cliffs and heavy tides. In many areas the waters are cold because of the heavy Artic currents which flow in a southerly direction. In areas of accessible beaches, the surf is normally good for those who love to surf. Sea life is varied and plentiful. The seacoast is rough and wrinkled with many beautiful rocky bluffs that are a photographer\u2019s delight. Take your camera and your time when you go to the Coast!<\/p>\n coast.072216.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cShe was focused on her career and her relationship with family was just coasting along.\u201d We see in this illustration an application of the meaning \u201cto proceed easily without special application of effort or concern.\u201d Relationships are not like cars or physical objects. They require constant care and attention. For a relationship to just coast is to let it wither and die. Relationships are living organisms and require one to feed them with care and loving responses to keep them alive. A relationship on \u2018coast\u2019 is bound to crash and burn!<\/p>\n Return to 2016 Index<\/a><\/p>\n fix.072516.Monday<\/p>\n \u201cI need to fix this dent in my car.\u201d This week\u2019s word is a simple three letters: fix, but this three letter word has both noun and verb forms and a couple dozen meanings. If I have a \u2018dent\u2019 in my new car, it needs to be repaired. The sense here is to put something back into proper shape or position. For instance, the Democratic Party needs to be \u2018fixed\u2019 which may be an impossible task. Some repairs may or may not be able to be fixed. So don\u2019t try to \u2018fix\u2019 something that is broken beyond repair!<\/p>\n fix.072616.Tuesday<\/p>\n \u201cMany parents expect school to fix whatever is wrong with their kids.\u201d For a simple three letter word, \u2018fix\u2019 is used as a noun, and two different verb forms (transitive and intransitive). This example sentence uses \u2018fix\u2019 as a verb form to mean \u201csomething that fixes or restores.\u201d The primary sense of fix is \u201cto make firm, stable, or stationary.\u201d Another meaning of fix is \u201cto set or place definitely,\u201d as in establish or discover. As we saw in yesterday\u2019s post, it can mean to repair or mend. Fix can also mean \u201cto fix or influence by improper or illegal means\u201d as the Democrats just tried to do before their convention. Think twice before you try to fix a race in order to win!<\/p>\n fix.072716.Wednesday<\/p>\n \u201cCongress is still attempting to fix the exact cause of our huge federal deficit.\u201d Here we see \u2018fix\u2019 used in the sense of establishing a solution for a problem. This \u201ctongue-in-cheek\u201d expression gives a feel for what fix can and cannot do. When something reaches the tipping point, it becomes a destructive force that cannot be stopped until disaster occurs and all destructive forces are spent. To fix something implies that time and attention will provide everything necessary to correct or repair the problem. Caution, fix things before they get past the tipping point!<\/p>\n fix.072816.Thursday<\/p>\n \u201cShe will fix the scarf in place with a pin.\u201d This is a definite and established action. This lady has taken a specific and determined move to make sure the scarf does not move once it has been put in place. Her act has put the scarf in place and does not want it to move so she has \u201cfixed it.\u201d It seems that fix comes to us from 14th century Middle English and has its roots in the Latin word \u201cfixus.\u201d The general sense of \u2018fix\u2019 is that of removing any motion in the item that is fixed. There are some negative sides to the word \u2018fix\u2019 as in the game was fixed. Take your time when you want to fix something so that it will stay in place!<\/p>\n fix.072916.Friday<\/p>\n \u201cJill is still trying to fix her broken relationship with Jack.\u201d When something is broken we like to see it restored (or fixed) to what it was like before. In Jill\u2019s situation, she would like for her relationship to be mended and made like new again. The odds are that her relationship with Jack will never be exactly the same again. Once trust is broken in a relationship, it is hard to repair it completely. Broken trust is difficult to be returned to that state of complete trust again. There is always a residue left, however small, of doubt!<\/p>\n Return to 2016 Index<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" (under construction) Week 1- ripe Week 2- humble Week 3- coast Week 4- fix ripe.070416.Monday \u201cThe heat of summer tends to make tempers ripe for an unexpected riot.\u201d This election year, we have seen some unexpected events. 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