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Word Of The Day

Nudnik (noun): An informal term for an annoying, boring, or pestering person who constantly complains, nags, or takes up time. Pronunciation: [nood-nik] Etymology: Derived from Yiddish, rooted in the Polish word nuda ("boredom"), featuring the -nik suffix meaning "one characterized by". Nudnik... read more

Journal Proverbs for March

March 2025 March 2 - A sensible enemy is better than a narrow-minded friend. ~Algerian Proverb March 9 - The greatest victory is a bloodless victory. ~Spanish Proverb. March 16 - If your friend becomes your enemy, he will be your enemy for life. ~ Yiddish proverb March 23 - He that conceals... read more

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English – I love you Afrikaans – Ek het jou lief Albanian – Te dua Arabic – Ana behibak (to male) Arabic – Ana behibek (to female) Armenian – Yes kez sirumem Bambara – M’bi fe Bengali – Ami tomake bhalobashi (pronounced: Amee toe-ma-kee bhalo-bashee) Belarusian – Ya tabe kahayu Bisaya – Nahigugma... read more

Proverb for today...

If you play with a cat, you must not mind her scratch. ~Yiddish proverb

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"Many complain of their looks, but none of their brains." ~Yiddish proverb

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"Every man knows that he must die, but no one believes it." ~Yiddish Proverb