Word of today with thoughts

0:00Hey, good morning. This is Strawberry. How y'all doing today? We're gonna start the day off with the word of the day. So, enjoy the word of the day with the door behind it. It's the word of the day podcast for March 4th. Today's word is ad hoc, spelled as two words as they would be in Latin, A-D-H-O-C. Ad hoc is an adjective. It describes something that is formed or used for a special purpose or that is made or done without planning because of an immediate need. Here's the word used in a sentence from the New Zealand Herald. At the center of the plan were tools designed to help governments and councils move beyond ad hoc responses to extreme weather. In Latin, ad hoc literally means for this. And in English, the term describes anything that can be thought of as

1:03existing for this purpose only. For example, an ad hoc committee is generally authorized to look into a single matter of limited scope, not to broadly pursue any issue of interest. Ad hoc can also be used as an adverb meaning for the particular end or case at hand without consideration of wider application as in decisions were made ad hoc. With your word of the day, I'm Peter Sokolowski. A new day dawning here on everyday positivity from the Volley Network. Hello, I'm Kate Cocker. And in that new day, let's together let go of the days gone by and reset today. Ask yourself, why am I doing what I'm doing? What do I want to achieve today? What will make today a good day? What am I excited about?

2:03Who do I want to see today and who do I want to be kind to today? Oh, and when is there some time for me today? All of these questions help you to reset and start your day again. And they're all centered around the what's the wise, the hows. Essentially, who is it you want to be today? The great thing is you get to decide. Have a great day. I'll be back tomorrow with another episode of everyday positivity. Don't forget to sign up for the everyday positivity hangout on Saturday. It's free, it's fun. It's all in the Facebook group, everyday positivity with Kate's Cocker, sign up to the event via the event bright link and you'll get yourself a free Zoom link that you can join us with. I'll see you tomorrow. Have a great day. Guess what? You have 100% got this. Hi. Welcome back to Daily Inspirational Quote with Dr. Trina Voice.

3:04Today's inspiring quote is by Benjamin Franklin, who was an author, publisher, scientist inventor, and one of the leading figures of early American history in the 1700s. He wisely stated, quote, an investment in knowledge pays the best interest, end quote. Here's an amazing and inspiring true story I wanted to share with you today. Of course, I believe in education because I'm a university professor, but this story is more about just education. Like many high school students, the Japanese teenager named Kana Harada commuted to school everyday via train. The problem was that she was the only passenger who caught the train from the Kyo Shirataki station. Considering how underused that Kyo Shirataki station was, the company that ran the train line intended to shut down the station. But after some thought, they finally agreed to keep it open for one more year,

4:05long enough for Harada to finish school and graduate without needing to change her commute. In other words, the train made a special stop just for her. Isn't that sweet? It really does take all of us to help make a positive difference in the world. And I want to thank you for all the good you do. Once again, Benjamin Franklin reminded us that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Now be safe, healthy, and kind out there and make it a great day. Thank you.