Amuse-bouche:

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Today’s Wonderful Word: “abscond.”

Definition: to depart in a sudden and secret manner.

Etymology: The first records of the word “abscond” come from around the 1600s. Abscond comes from the Latin verb abscondere, meaning “to hide or stow away.” The word typically implies that someone has left because they have done something wrong and want to avoid any consequences.

Example: In a daring heist, the thief successfully absconded with the priceless diamond necklace, eluding both security and surveillance cameras.

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Don’t take granite countertops for granted.

To take (someone or something) for granted:

1. To consider something as being innately or unfailingly true, correct, real, or available.

2. To underestimate or undervalue someone or something; to not properly recognize or appreciate someone or something.

To take advantage of (someone):

1. To exploit someone or something for one’s own purpose, gain, or agenda.

To take for granted and to take advantage of. Are they opposites?

To take for granted is to not use how one is supposed to be used.

To take advantage of is to use how one is not supposed to be used.

To neither take for granted nor advantage of is to use something or someone in ways they are supposed to be used. 

Taking advantage of others is not allowing yourself to grant others. Taking for granted is not allowing others to grant you something. Don’t take anything for granted. Bless others and let others bless you.

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Answer to Saturday’s riddle:

• Clay ship = physical
• Snug tent = tungsten
• Spider net = president
• Dim emu = medium
• Clean home = chameleon