Word of the Day : April 29, 2020 disingenuous adjective dis-in-JEN-yuh-wuss Definition lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : calculating Did You Know? A disingenuous remark might contain some superficial truth, but it is delivered with the intent to deceive or to serve some hidden purpose. Its base word ingenuous (derived from a Latin adjective meaning "native" or … Continue reading Word of the Day – Disingenuous
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Here’s Looking at You
By Mhairi Mcfarlane This is a thoroughly modern rom-com, which deals with the more serious subject of how our self esteem can be affected by bullying and body shaming. Dr Anna Alessi, a successful educated career woman, was bullied at school by her peers because of her weight. This was particularly hurtful because she had … Continue reading Here’s Looking at You
Word of the Day – Garnish
Word of the Day : April 28, 2020 garnish verb GAHR-nish Definition decorate, embellishto add decorative or savory touches to (food or drink)to equip with accessories : furnishgarnishee Did You Know? Although we now mostly garnish food, the general application of the "decorate" meaning is older. The link between embellishing an object or space and adding a little parsley … Continue reading Word of the Day – Garnish
Big Lies in a Small Town
By Diane Chamberlain The story centres around two women connected by a painting. It’s 2018 and Morgan Christopher is serving three years in North Carolina's Women's Correctional Centre, after confessing to a crime she did not commit. One day she has a visitor who makes her an offer she can't refuse, to restore an old … Continue reading Big Lies in a Small Town
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