Dr. Adolf Meyer developed the "Big 4" of OT around the idea of needing to balance play, rest, sleep & this 4-letter word
Work
Dismal & bleak
dreary
From 1933 to 1939 this was FDR's program to use government to help Americans through the Depression
the New Deal
This man earned his MVP status leading the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt
Moses
"Another View of Hester"
The Scarlet Letter
OTs are expert makers & utilizers of these rigid supports used to immobilize or brace a limb
splints
Happy
Cheery
In September 1620 this merchant ship left England for America; instead of cargo, this time it brought 102 passengers
the Mayflower
This fisherman was picked specifically by Jesus to be the "rock" of his new church
Peter
"Javert Off the Track"
Les Misérables
Mountain climbing again thanks to OT, Aron Ralston had his survival story told in this 2010 James Franco film
127 Hours
Suspicious or distrustful
Leery
After making a mess during this December 16, 1773 event, protestors swept the ships' decks clean
the Boston Tea Party
This wife of Abraham & mother of Isaac was favored by God as the "mother of nations"
Sarah
"The Deadly Poppy Field"
The Wizard of Oz
OT's help people with dressing, bathing, feeding & other ADL's, short for "activities of" this
daily life
Introductory letter to a potential publisher
Query
8 American soldiers lost their lives in a failed attempt to rescue hostages held at the U.S. embassy in this city in April 1980
Tehran
Jesus loved him enough to raise him from the dead in John 11
Lazarus
"Aunt March Settles the Question"
Little Women
Nearly 1/3 of OT's work with children, often on the kids' cacography, bad this skill
handwriting
6-letter adjective for blurred & unfocused eyes
Bleary
April 2015 marked the 150th anniversary of these two Civil War foes shaking hands at Appomattox
Grant & Lee
It was this MVP (most valuable prophet) who asked whether the leopard can change his spots
Jeremiah
"I Strike the Jolly Roger"
Treasure Island