M is for Moderation

oderation


I've begun to wonder if I have the muscle for moderation.

I've begun to wonder if I even know what moderation is.

So I turn to Miriam Webster and I return to the intransitive verbs for the Inky Thinky fast:

intransitive verb 1 : to act as a moderator 2 : to become less violent, severe, or intense moderate> mä-də-ˈrā-shən\ noun

From the verb "moderate" of the 15th century. A favorite time period of mine. Although I'm not sure that Joan of Arc was less violent or intense or even moderate for that matter.

I'm not sure I know what moderation is. I like the idea of being less violent or intense. So I believe this is a good intransitive verb for me in this month of May.

Does anyone know what moderation really means? Just give me one example. That's all I want. Well and the freedom to complain, eat french fries and drink lots of wine.

By the way, I am sugar and alcohol free this week. Or at least since Monday. We'll see if moderation kicks in sooner and I can be less "intense" about the restrictions of alcohol and sugar.