noun 1. An image; a representation. 2. An important and enduring symbol. 3. One who is the object of great attention and devotion; an idol.
How did you do? Of course, you smiled, looked in their eyes, called them by name, shook their hand firmly, did the “nice to meet you” thing. They were impressed with you and all was right in the universe. Or not. Maybe you met someone today and completely blew them off—not intentionally, for sure, but [...]
adjective Marked by transparency; clear and simple in style; absolutely serene and untroubled.
I’m a long-time fan of Chateau Ste. Michelle, a winery not too far down the road in Woodinville, WA. It’s my go-to brand for their really nice dry Riesling (dry being the operative term here), a Rosé that nearly takes me back to Bandol in southern France, and a big, plummy, robust Syrah that we [...]
verb To state seriously, positively.
1. condition of adhering together, firmness of material substance, firmness of constitution or character; 2. degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles; 3. agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole, ability to be asserted together without contradiction, harmony of conduct or practice with [...]
One of my favorite restaurants is the Old Town Café. It provides all the usual enticements of a locally-owned, funky, homemade-everything joint: fantastic food, a relaxing atmosphere, live musicians on weekends, and a friendly staff. But what makes OTC the go-to place for my friends and me is something a little more elusive: consistency. I’ve [...]
adjective Lasting only a short time; transitory.
noun A portion of the Mahabharata, having the form of a dialogue between the hero Arjuna and his charioteer, the avatar Krishna, in which a doctrine combining Brahmanical and other elements is evolved.
(a-b-c-darian) noun 1. a beginner in any field of learning 2. a person who is learning the letters of the alphabet
