Good morning to all! It is Monday morning and I am definitely feeling the Monday morning blues. I really would have liked a longer weekend. Maybe a vacation is going to be needed soon. Until then, let’s get down to the business of blogging.
I have been slacking in this area due to all the traveling that I have been doing. I hope you understand that it is not easy to keep up with the blog when I am on the road so much. However, this month I will not be traveling as much and I am looking forward to getting some writing done. With that being said, I would like to jump right in and get the word of the day started.
This week our word comes to us from Kerrie Toews. Kerrie actually submitted several words in one post and that was great. Yet, only one can be used at a time. So for this blog I have chosen the word calamity from her list.
Our definition comes to us from the online source at www.thefreedictionary.com
ca·lam·i·ty (k-lm-t)n. pl. ca·lam·i·ties
1. An event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction; a disaster: A hurricane would be a calamity for this low-lying coastal region.
2. Dire distress resulting from loss or tragedy.
1. a disaster or misfortune, esp one causing extreme havoc, distress, or misery
2. a state or feeling of deep distress or misery
I am sure all of us at one point in time have experienced a calamity of some sort. Personally, I have had a few calamities in my life. With each one comes a new found hope for the wisdom to learn from my mistakes and grow into a better person. I know that the definition of the word calamity eludes to a much more dramatic event yet, I can’t help but feel that no matter how big or small the loss or disaster is, it can always teach us something.
That is all I have for today. I do hope that you have a great week and I look forward to chatting with you here on the blog.
Until next time, remember to Read On!!!
HR Phillips
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