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David Ben-Gurion (left), Ze’ev Scherf (standing), Peretz Bernstein (center) signing Israel’s Declaration of Independence, A. Rivkind, Moshe Sharett (right). Black and white photo taken May 14, 1948 by Frank Scherschel, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Tenacity loading…” Start your day with the inspiration to persevere. Let everyone know you have true grit and the will to succeed.

“Youth for Settlement Strongholds. Keren Hayesod Jewish Youth Project.” Circa 1946, published by Moriah Press, Jerusalem. Designed by Zvi Berger. Public domain, via PPPA.

“The Land of Israel (Hebrew.) The Country of Our Future.” Poster promoting immigration, designed by Franz Krausz, 1934. Public domain, via PPPA.

“I’m Fine. How Are You?” Let everyone know you still have your sense of humor. Keep up your positivity and keep laughing.

“Calling a problem an issue does not make it less problematic.” Problem solving works better with a bit of reality therapy and a sharper focus. Let everyone know you are ready to be a “solver.”

“Sorry to cut this short, I’m needed on planet Xenon.” Ever get up in the morning and know you’ve “had enough”? Share a giggle with those around you, and have a nice trip.

“Youth for Settlement Strongholds. Keren Hayesod Jewish Youth Project.” (Hebrew, “HaNo’ar LeMa’an Yishuvey Mishlat, Keren Hayesod, the Jewish Youth Project.”) Circa 1946, published by Moriah Press, Jerusalem. Designed by Zvi Berger. Public domain, via PPPA.

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“Nanotechnology.” Are you dedicated to the idea that good things come in small packages? Here’s an easy way to explain nanotechnology and share your enthusiasm for the science of smallness.

Walking behind the reapers, Ruth gleaned in the barley field of Boaz. Book of Ruth 2:2.

“The Pioneer” (Hebrew.) Graphic illustration for a poster or magazine cover promoting settlement in the Land of Israel, 1935. Designed by Steven Ir-Sahi. Public domain, via PPPA.

Abstract interpretation of a cityscape at night.

Abstract interpretation of “acquire insight and clarity.”

Samuel Krasno’s patent application for a novelty mitten, 1941. The patent was assigned to Krasno Brothers Glove & Mitten Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Samuel Krasno’s patent application for a mitten that made noise, 1940. The patent was assigned to Krasno Brothers Glove & Mitten Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“Your laundry will be as white as snow. Kesem” (Hebrew.) 1938 advertising poster for Kesem Washing Powder, produced by the Shemen Edible Oil Factory, Haifa, Israel. A. L. Monsohn Lithographic Press, Jerusalem. Designed by Franz Krausz. His wife, Annie Krausz, was the model for the poster. Public domain.

“How to speak Streaming.” To be a streaming aficionado, you need to speak the lingo. Here’s a list of the 50 all-time best streaming vocab words to get you started. Stream on!

Generative art interpretation of a magical garden. At center, symbolic winding road to peace (shalom in Hebrew)…with many twists and turns.

“How to speak Streaming.” To be a streaming aficionado, you need to speak the lingo. Here’s a list of the 50 all-time best streaming vocab words to get you started. Stream on!

“Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time” It’s important to keep your sense of humor and look on the bright side when the well-ordered patterns of life go awry.

“Row Bot.” Okay, you can stop moaning now. I’m done. Share some punny robot word play with everyone to brighten their day and show off your quirky sense of humor.

“Anyone whose deeds exceed his wisdom, his wisdom will endure, but anyone whose wisdom exceeds his good deeds, his wisdom will not endure. Ethics of the Fathers 3:12.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Stand back while I try a kluge.” Let everyone know you’re a “kluge master” with a quirky sense of humor…the go-to person for quick-and-dirty, inelegant solutions to problems that somehow, sort of, work.

“Chaos Engineer. Breaking things is my thing.” Let everyone know what you do…in five words…much quicker than an in-depth description of perturbation models. Keep pushing reliability, security, and resiliency while displaying your quirky sense of humor.

“I haven’t shut down yet, but I’m running in safe mode.” Let fellow techies know where you’re holding. Share geek-speak for “it’s a tough time, but I’m hanging in there.” It’s a great conversation starter and a way to show your quirky sense of humor.

Here’s a very graceful way of saying, “This project/code/task is messed up beyond repair.” Or, “this project/code/task is definitely coming along—it’s an iterative process.” It depends on whether your glass is half full or half empty.

“Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3.”

“Emotional Intelligence Professional. My skills are very soft.” Are you an EQ pro? Let everyone know you have the soft skills that are in high demand―self-awareness, self-management, empathy, the ability to build relationships.

“Drone prayer. Fly high little guy.” Offer best wishes to your drone for a highflying and successful flight.

“Open source is a hot mess.” Open source has been with us for over 20 years. Show your appreciation for all the hours it saved you, and all the trouble it brought. You hate it, you need it, you love it.

“Courage loading…” Let everyone know you’re revving up the courage to face the world bravely.

Elementary school children in Tel Aviv, Israel, during a recorder lesson. Black and white photo taken 1 June 1946 by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

Generative art interpretation of peace on Earth. Colorful abstract swirling spiral fractal design. Inspiration for your creativity and new ideas. Imagery for a better tomorrow.

How much is that doggie in the window? Photo of pink meringue poodles in a bakery in Haifa, Israel.

“Agile Developer. I’m more flexible than a…” Are you an extreme, iterative, incremental developer? Let everyone know you’re a flexible team player—with a “twisted” sense of humor. Celebrate your agility.