Word: Ineptitude You Pronounce It: /iˈneptəˌt(y)o͞od/ Definition: noun lack of skill or ability. "the officials displayed remarkable ineptitude" I found it while reading Rhetoric in the European Tradition by Thomas M. Conley when he writes about Plato and the influencing factors behind his philosophy, "Athens, it was clear to him, had fallen because of the ineptitude … Continue reading Word of the day: 1/30/17
Month: January 2017
Quote of the day: 1/30/17
"When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person; it merely says something about our own need to be critical.” Richard Carlson I got this from a great article I read about the words we use and how our judgments towards others really reflects our character. You should read this, it … Continue reading Quote of the day: 1/30/17
Home Decor: Son’s Room Progress
Hello and welcome to Mrs. Lady Renaissance. My son--Noah--has had an incomplete room for a while. I took the leap--between studying for my MA English Comp Exam, being a mother of 3, wife, etc--and three weeks of weekend dedication has resulted in a work in progress that I am happy with. I am still working … Continue reading Home Decor: Son’s Room Progress
Quote of the day: 1/10/17
“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.” --Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Quote of the day: 1/5/16
"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself." --Tecumseh
Quote of the day: 1/4/16
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” —Walt Disney