Looking After Your Wellbeing April is Stress awareness month, which seems particularly apt given the current uncertainty we face with the coronavirus (COVID- 19). The coronavirus has had an impact on everyone so it is OK to feel anxious, concerned or stressed. You may be finding social distancing and staying at home is causing you … Continue reading Your Wellbeing – stress awareness month
Word of the day – laissez-faire
Word of the day 30th March 2020 Laissez-faire noun less-ay-FAIR Definition 1 : a doctrine opposing governmental interference in economic affairs beyond the minimum necessary for the maintenance of peace and property rights 2 : a philosophy or practice characterized by a usually deliberate abstention from direction or interference especially with individual freedom of choice and action … Continue reading Word of the day – laissez-faire
The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia (translated by Simon Bruni)
The murmur of bees by Sofia Segovia (translated by Simon Bruni) The author of this book confesses that although inspired by the true story and historical events in a citrus growing town in Mexico, she enjoyed the freedom of artistic licence. This is her first novel to be translated into english. An elderly wet nurse … Continue reading The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia (translated by Simon Bruni)
Word of the day – Cordial
Word of the Day : March 27, 2020 cordial adjective KOR-jul Definition 1 a : showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval : politely pleasant and friendly b : sincerely or deeply felt 2 : tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate Did You Know? Cordial shares the Latin root cor with concord (meaning "harmony") and discord (meaning "conflict"). Cor means "heart," and each of these cor descendants … Continue reading Word of the day – Cordial
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