Friday, October 5, 2007

10/06/2007:FISH FABLE

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aneurysm:A localized, pathological, blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel caused by a disease or weakening of the vessel's wall.

fiasco: Complete failure.

hassled:harassed

tranquil:Free from anxiety, tension, or restlessness; composed

Puget sound: sound of a water body.

single out: Select from a group, treat differently on the basis of sex or race

yogurt:A custard like food with a tart flavor, prepared from milk curdled by bacteria, especially Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, and often sweetened or flavored with fruit.
Predicament:A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which extrication is difficult.

Salmon:Any of various large food and game fishes of the genera Salmo and Oncorhynchus, of northern waters, having delicate pinkish flesh and characteristically swimming from salt to fresh water to spawn

"There is no safe harbour, but to take no action is to fail for sure."

"You couldn't have asked a better question, Steve. We can't control the way other people drive, but we can choose how we respond."

Unison:The act or an instance of speaking the same words simultaneously by two or more speakers.

flinch:To start or wince involuntarily, as from surprise or pain. To recoil, as from something unpleasant or difficult; shrink.

grouchy:Tending to complain or grumble; peevish or grumpy.

Indelible:Impossible to remove, erase, or wash away; permanent:

upholster:To supply (furniture) with stuffing, springs, cushions, and covering fabric

intimidated:To make timid; fill with fear.

commotion:A condition of turbulent motion

impasse:A road or passage having no exit

stampede: sudden frenzied rush of panic-stricken animals impediment:

Something that impedes; a hindrance or obstruction.

plaque: A flat plate, slab, or disk that is ornamented or engraved for mounting, as on a wall for decoration or on a monument for information

There is always a choice about the way you do your work,
even if there is not a choice about the work itself
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"We can choose our attitude
we bring to our work. "

"If we can accomplish this one thing, our work area will become an oasis of energy, flexibility, and creativity in a tough industry."


"Let it be a life that has dignity and meaning for you. If it does, then the particular balance of successorfailure is of lessaccount."

Benefits of Play
• Happy people treat others well.
• Fun leads to creativity.
• The time passes quickly.
• Having a good time is healthy.
• Work becomes a reward and not just a way to rewards.

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