Genius

"He's a genius." "What a genius." "...one of the greatest geniuses on earth."

So, what is genius? The 1828 Webster Dictionary gives a few definitions. I really like the last four:

3. Strength of mind; uncommon powers of intellect, particularly the power of invention. In this sense we say, Homer was a man of genius Hence,
4. A man endowed with uncommon vigor of mind; a man of superior intellectual faculties. Shakespeare was a rare-genius.
5. Mental powers or faculties. [See No.2.]
6. Nature; disposition; peculiar character; as the genius of the times.1

I attended a conference in 2011 and they gave us t-shirts. Whoever wrote what was on them is a genius.

I like how it says that genius is within. Genius is within each of us; we all have a genius inside that's just waiting to be released.

"Just remember, I'm a- [trips and falls] -genius!" ~ Sherman from Mr. Peabody and Sherman

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1] 1828 Webster Dictionary. Online. "Genius."

Sportsmanship

I went up to Maryland this week to watch my cousin play professional woman's soccer. I really enjoyed it; the game was exciting but one of the things that really caught my eye was the players on both teams.
There were a few injuries, none too serious, and at least one member of the opposing team would make sure the fallen player was alright. It was really eyeopening, not that I think that sports teams hate each other or anything, it was just really nice to see.
At the end of the game, which ended in a tie, the teams not only met in the middle of the field to congratulate one another on a game well played, they hugged each other. It was really cool.

Just because we might not all be on the same team, it doesn't mean we can't be friendly with everyone.