Apropos

ap·ro·pos [ àpprə pṓ ]

adjective Definition: just right: appropriate in a specific situation

preposition Definition: in regard to: on the subject of
Apropos tomorrow's event, I'll see how I feel.

adverb Definition: incidentally: by the way
Apropos, do you think we should delay the announcement?

[Mid-17th century. < French à propos"to the purpose"]


Apropos


I love this word.  I remember the very first time I heard the word.  I loved how it sounded.  I loved the way the word trickled off my tongue and made me smile.  It was a fun word.   I liked it even more once I learned the word's definition.  I decided then and there I owned the word.  It rather defined me.


That was over 25 years ago.  I had forgotten the word....tucked it away amongst the memories that collected like forgotten toys in a dark and dusty place.   I had also forgotten how to live up to the word's meaning.  I did not always act or say the appropriate things at the appropriate times.  That was then....


This is now...
I have reclaimed the word.  I don't know what each day will hold but one thing is certain;  there is something appropriate to say to every person you meet, for every situation.  Words are powerful.  Apropos.  Words can cut you to your knees or ignite that inner spark.    


I hope my blog is a catalyst to motivate and inspire.  Much of my life was destroyed with words.  I was not a strong enough person to fight back, emotionally or otherwise.  It is with the remainder of my days, I hope to reach out to others in a positive way.