Author
Michael Carter
♫ I’m Not Through Loving You Today ♫
Written by Michael Carter
Sung by Johnathan Freeborn
Intro
I have always enjoyed writing. English was my favorite subject in school. When I write I can open my mind to unlimited possibilities. It is always a challenge to use the words that will keep the reader motivated to continue.
My motivation to write Do I Have Words For You was based on my experience as a college English professor. I realized some students did not know which word to correctly use in certain situations. The previous sentence is a good example. Is it more correct to say “some students did not know what word to correctly use” or leave it alone? Right word, right place, right time. Read Do I Have Words For You to find out. Tone and style are also important to consider.
Thoughts Just Thoughts is truly a lifetime collection of my original thoughts and those of others that I considered important and relevant. Don’t read it like a novel. Read a few pages at a time and let your mind and imagination do their work.
With Lost Then Found, I turned my attention to storytelling through fiction. This novel blends adventure, romance, and intrigue as it follows a young couple pursuing their dreams while navigating life’s biggest questions about purpose, faith, and the choices that shape us. Through their journey, I hope readers will not only be entertained but also encouraged to reflect on their own beliefs, relationships, and the search for meaning.
I hope you enjoy.
About the Author
Michael Carter
I was born in Eugene, Oregon in 1940. My early years were spent in Oregon, California and Utah. After graduating from Franklin High School in Los Angeles in 1958, I attended Pasadena City College for one year and where I was elected class president. English was my favorite subject. In 1960 I joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg in NC where I completed jump school and became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. I was honorably discharged in 1963 as a squad leader (E-5). I then trained as a computer programmer and went to work for United Airlines in Denver, CO. Being a single parent and looking for answers, I sold everything, packed up the kids, bought a sailboat named it Second Sunrise, and took a year off sailing in the Bahamas and Caribbean. I home schooled the kids on the boat. As a Master SCUBA instructor, I earned some money along the way. I then settled in Pennekamp State Park, Florida. Later, I commuted to Miami to work at Eastern Airlines on the reservation system and obtained my U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Captain’s License. After Eastern went out of business, I worked as a captain on a variety of boats including tug and barges, a research vessel, a paddle wheeler, a ferry boat, an air boat and evening cruise boats. I married a lady I met at Eastern, and we delivered boats for people and businesses mostly on the east coast, Great Lakes area and along the Mississippi River. I then wrote user manuals for the marine industry and received my Master’s in Technical Communication from the University of Central Florida. I later received my MBA in Management from Webber University in Florida. In the summer of 2002, my wife and I hiked approximately 750 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to West Virginia. We settled in Lake Wales, Florida and from 2010-2014 I was elected city commissioner and then mayor. I taught English and Business Communications at Polk State College for fourteen years. My wife passed away from ovarian cancer in 2021 and I volunteer on the Education and Awareness Board of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) helping to find a cure for ovarian cancer. I am currently retired and enjoy my time traveling, writing and helping other people.
About The Book
Thoughts,
Just Thoughts
Thoughts, Just Thoughts is a compelling collection of Michael Carter's reflections, offering timeless wisdom and inspiration. This book is packed with powerful quotes, thought-provoking insights, and motivational anecdotes that encourage readers to live their best lives. Perfect for those seeking daily inspiration and a fresh perspective on life, love, and success, Carter's words will resonate deeply and leave a lasting impact.
About The Book
Do I Have
Words for you
Do I Have Words For You is a comprehensive reference guide crafted for anyone seeking clarity in word choice and precision in their written communication. This indispensable resource provides clear explanations for commonly confused words and phrases, perfect for professionals, students, and anyone involved in formal or academic writing. From understanding subtle differences in word meanings to mastering tone and style, this guide ensures that you’ll always have the right word at the right time. Authored by Michael Carter, an expert in business communications, this book is a must-have for enhancing your writing skills and achieving precision in every word.
About The Book
Lost Then Found
Lost Then Found is a novel of adventure, romance and intrigue. A young couple meet in college. One wants to be a pediatrician, and one wants to be a veterinarian. They settle in Montana to pursue their medical careers. They're are not sure whether the theory of natural selection is stronger than the theory of creator selection. By the end of the story, they are comfortable with the questions and answers they have.
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Do I Have Words for you
Vocab Builder
One good word, worth knowing
A new word added regularly — where it comes from, how to say it, and how to use it well.
temerity
/noun
Definition
unreasonable or fool hearty contempt of danger or opportunity; excessive boldness, rashness or daring behavior; shows lack of respect or blind disrespect for danger and proper rules.
Origin
Coined in 1754 by English writer Horace Walpole, based on the Persian fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip — Serendip being an old name for Sri Lanka.
Example
He had the temerity to jump off the bridge after being warned it was dangerous
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temerity
/noun
Definition
unreasonable or fool hearty contempt of danger or opportunity; excessive boldness, rashness or daring behavior; shows lack of respect or blind disrespect for danger and proper rules.
Example
He had the temerity to jump off the bridge after being warned it was dangerous
audacity
/noun
Definition
a confident, daring or brave quality that people often find shocking, rude or disrespectful; boldness. Also, a fearless willingness to take risks or break conventional rules. This can be admired in entrepreneurs or innovators.
It often carries the sarcastic feeling of “how dare you?” when someone acts above the rules.
Example
He had the audacity to blame me for his own mistake. It took a lot of audacity to stand up and challenge the director.
quintessential
/adjective
Definition
perfectly typical or representative of a particular kind of person or thing.
Example
Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world.
obfuscate
/verb
Definition
to make obscure, unclear, confusing or hard to understand on purpose.
Example
The politician tried to obfuscate the truth during the interview. The company used confusing jargon to obfuscate the hidden fees in the contract.
visceral
/adjective
Definition
coming from strong emotions and not from logic or reason. Medical definition is of or relating to the internal organs of the body.
Example
Her visceral action was to curse at the other driver.
pecuniary
/adjective
Definition
relating to or consisting of money; requiring payment of money.
Example
That makes good pecuniary sense. The judge recused himself from the case because he had a pecuniary interest in the company that was being sued.
There is a time By Michael Carter
There is a time to laugh and a time to cry.
There is a time to say hello and a time to say goodbye.
There is a time to hold the hands of those you love
And a time to remember those who have gone above.
There is a time to remember the road less traveled
And a time to give thanks to the loved one by your side.
There is a time for you to know you are always in my thoughts
And there is a time for you to know you are forever in my heart.
There is a time to ask questions about God.
And there is a time to be comfortable with the answers you have.
There is a time to live and there is a time to die.
There is a time to forgive and a time to forget.
There is a time to understand that war is never the answer.
There is a time to understand that peace is always the answer.
There is a time to know that a kind word can change someone’s day.
There is a time to never look down on someone unless you are going to help them up.
There is a time to pay it forward.
There is a time to know that love is the absence of all fear and
There is a time to know that truth is the absence of all guilt.
There is a time to take the road less traveled and
There is a time to know that will make all the difference.
There is a time to know there is only one human race.
There is a time to know that we are all sisters and brothers.
History of Origins
Everyday things, surprising beginnings
Short, interesting looks at where the objects and ideas around us actually came from.
The Windshield Wiper
1903
Mary Anderson patented the first manual windshield wiper in 1903 after watching a streetcar driver struggle to see through snow. Automakers were slow to adopt it — it didn’t become standard for over a decade.
Clocks
c. 1300s
Mechanical clocks first appeared in European monasteries to mark prayer times, long before they told the time of day for ordinary people.
Plastic
1907
The first fully synthetic plastic, Bakelite, was invented in 1907 — originally as a substitute for shellac in electrical insulation.
Automatic Transmission
1940
General Motors introduced the first mass-produced automatic transmission in 1940, freeing drivers from constant gear-shifting for good.
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