Okay so whilst not strictly true it certainly feels like it..
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks etc what a load of bollocks. We can do whatever we set our mind to.
Having a Masters in Knowledge Management I admit I love learning. That is one of the beauties and benefits of Hive is that we meet people from all over the world and learn more about other cultures,customs and locations or at least we could if we were so inclined.
I make it a daily habit it learn something new.
It might only be a new word. But at least it is something ...
For example phantasmagoria
I learnt that today...
wtf is phantasmagoria I said ...
Lie...
I actually said fantaswhat!
Do you know what it means? You might have had one you know...
Dream-like visions can be called a phantasmagoria.
If you've ever had a very high fever, you might have experienced seeing a phantasmagoria of strange images in your half-awake, feverish state.
The strange, hallucinatory images you might see in a dream are a phantasmagoria. Even when you're awake, if you see odd or fantastic things — either real or imagined — they're a phantasmagoria. The word was invented by a French dramatist in 1801, who used the Greek word for "image," phantasma to make the French word phantasmagorie. The word referred to a "magic lantern" show, which in the 1800s was a popular display of projected images.
It is actually a word of the day from that I subscribe to.
I do love words and one of my favourite podcasts is Something Rhymes with Purple a comedy podcast from Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth. Very clever and funny people you will enhance your vocabulary. They tell you in a hilarious way the origins of language.
So I had intended to write about something totally different that I have been learning or is it relearning and of course flew off on a tangent.
I seem to pick things to do or projects to start with monotonous regularity and sometimes I drop them as fast as I pick them up.
Back in the day I used to code websites from scratch with HTML for fun.
So three years ago I bought a domain with the intent of creating a website to show resources for people to make money online and resources to save, amongst other things...
I have had various businesses and consulting services that I created sites for over the years.
This last wee while I decided I would delve back into the world of Wordpress!
I am sure you know WordPress is a popular website creation platform and is popular because in theory it is easy to use and has SEO benefits.
So I have been tinkering away again and having fun!
I have been focusing on SEO Plugins, as we get Yoast built in.
It has been fun seeing how things have changed over the years. But I do like the plugins, they make it quick and easy and in theory all clean code that search engines gobble up!
The other cool thing I like is seeing what it will look like on pc, tablet and mobile, helps you tinker and get right much faster that trial and error!
So don't be afraid of starting something new, or even relearning things.
We are Silver Bloggers afterall and we can fluffing well do anything we want.
We earnt the right not to give a fluff anymore!
Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful new week!
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Learning new things could be scary sometimes when you think about the timeframe it takes, but it’s always worth it.
Yes you are right, it is always worth it.
There is also no better feeling that teaching someone who is eager to learn.
You are right hehe..
hehe or finding that eager person!
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Learning new things can definitely be a thrill. Especially new words that you then get to fit into random sentences!
Yeah that is fun indeed. Learning something and then putting it into practice is a cool feeling!
The only sadness is the truth that remains that despite having the ability to learn new tricks, we're still old dogs 😢 lol
shhhh you bugger! Yeah it is ridiculous. Old dogs indeed. Funny though the older we get it feels surreal.
Lol, phantasmagoria.....what a fluffing long word for something as wierd as a dream
hehe did you like it! I keep getting phantoms in my head!
😂😂😂😂
We're never too old to learn some new tricks! Great job!
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Yeah gotta keep these braincells active!
As long as one is alive and breathing, we learn everyday even the smallest of things. Both the old and young learn everyday consciously or unconsciously.
I have learnt a new word today thanks to you @tengolotodo and can't wait to add it to vocabulary 💃.
Rachel How are you @el-herah , if I remember it was Deraa that introduced you to Hive. I hope things are good.
Yes now have used phantasmagoria today?
Great to see you and never stop learning :)
I am coping fine thank you, yes you are right Deraa introduced me to hive.
It will interest you to know that I discussed phantasmagoria with a friend 🤣.
It is also great to see you.
A yes I remember now, she told me about you and the elections, so much for getting the right result.
Did you really? Aww that is quite fantastic, so you did use it afterall.
Now you make me want to give you another one!
Does this mean we shall see you posting some articles? If you do need any help or advice please just say and I will do what I can.
Sincerely I did use the word and I would be more than happy to get a new one.
I and Deraa's meeting was meant to be 🤣.
I won't hesitate to ask for help, thank you for the open floor. I am actually working on a story.
I perhaps I need to send you another one!
Yeah Deraa is a great and such a fluffing fun girl.
How is that going ... do you need any help with it?
Yes after old I have learned many new things, at first I have respect for them not fear but I move on. Learning is always good. I have my notebook too. Good job my friend, thanks for sharing. Nice week.🤗
You are right, learning is always good I agree with you.
Have a wonderful week.
Oh my word @tengolotodo that word sounds more like a swearword...Lol,it sounds very much what I have lately.
Have they got a word for when one hears things that aren't there? Lol
I think I like that word, it's always good to learn a new word every day.
Thanks for sharing, I see there's a lot to catch up on here.
Have a great day.
Hiya @artywink I hope things are okay with you and great to see you!
Yes it is good to learn new words and use them too!
Everything is well thanks @tengolotodo, trying to get use to new surroundings by the sea, and a tiny house.
Slowly moving around Hive communities, I've missed quite a lot.
Stay well, will chat again.
Learning something new every day is part of human growth and, in my case, I have just learned what phantasmagoria is and, on occasions, I have had visions of that type.
It is good to know about your master's degree in Knowledge Management because at the institute where I work I am Director of Knowledge Management.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy weekend.