Criminal intent: The intent to commit a crime; malice, as evidenced by a criminal act. – Black’s Law Dictionary Intent: Design, resolve or determination with which a person acts. Being a state of mind, is rarely susceptible of direct proof, but most...
Patriot — A person who loves and strongly supports or fights for his or her country. Merriam Webster Dictionary In the early morning fog, a young glider pilot squinted in an attempt to see the huge C-47 transport plane up ahead. He knew it was there –...
Presumptive: “Providing a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance.” – The American Heritage Dictionary A reader writes: “I am tired of hearing the word ‘presumptive.’ Is it a new word or am I out of touch?” First of all, the note is appreciated, not only from this...
June Bug — Little brown beetles famous for their incessant bumping into porch lights and houses on a late spring to summer evening. Often tries to sneak into houses, either by flying right in when the door is open, or by hitching a ride on somebody’s...
Politically correct: Marked by or adhering to a typically progressive orthodoxy on issues involving especially ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or ecology. – Dictionary.com Nine in 10 American Indians say they are not offended by the mascot name “Redskins” used...
Forty — Thanks to modern medical advances such as antibiotics, nasal spray, and Diet Coke, it has become routine for people in the civilized world to pass the age of 40, sometimes more than once.—Dave Barry In the blink of an eye, 40 years have passed. Rip...
