Word of the Day

Tuesday, July 26, 2016


Gregarious \gri-‘ger-ë-es\ (adj.)- enjoying the company of others; associate with others or liking companionship: social

Honorary Books to Read


By: Jacqueline Woodson

If You Come Softly is about Jeremiah who is fifteen and black and Ellie who is fifteen and white. They meet at a private school and fall in love and then have to deal with how society treats them because they’re an interracial couple. It was inspired by a poem by Audre Lorde that begins:

If you come softly

as the wind within the trees

you may hear what I hear

see what sorrow sees.

Great read that gives poetry to love and life. An all too familiar tale in our society today, but a truly amazing story.

Quote of the Day

Friday, July 22,2016

A person who values you, wouldn’t ever put themselves in a position to lose you.” – Unknown image

Word of the Day

Friday, July 22, 2016


Usufruct \yoo-zuh-frukt\  (noun)- the legal right of using and enjoying the fruits or profits of something belonging to another; the right to use or enjoy something

Word of the Day

Thursday, July 21, 2016

demure \di- ‘myür\ (adj.) – quiet and polite; not attracting or demanding a lot of attention: not showy or flashy; reserved, modest