Sunday, December 1

Violent protests have broken out across the capital of Georgia, with the entire city of Tblisi in chaos after the country backed out of their attempts to join the European Union.

Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The triangular, V-shaped pad of tissue on the underside of a horse's hoof is called the frog.

Quote of the Day: Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear hardship today. (Thich Nhat Hanh)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Frugal (adj)- Someone described as frugal is careful about spending money or using things unnecessarily. Frugal can also describe something that is simple and plain in a way that reflects such carefulness with money and resources.

In a Sentence: By being frugal and limiting unnecessary purchases, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget.