Words Seldom Seen: Term of Art
Term of ArtNoun: a word or phrase that has a precise, specialized meaning within a particular field or...
Category: Travel
Racism in Another Form
“Opposition to immigration skates precariously close to racism.” Paul Collier, Author: Exodus: How...
Words Seldom Seen: Merch
Merch Noun: a shortened version of the word "merchandise," referring to goods. Especially those related to an...
Words Seldom Seen: Consigliere
Consigliere Noun: an adviser to an important or high-ranking person. Originally the fixer for a Mafia boss its...
Communism Doesn’t Work
Our friends, D & G, went to Cuba because they could. I asked them to send me a postcard. They tried. They were...
The Eagles in the Sphere
Back in March Nurit organized a trip to Las Vegas to see the Eagles at the Sphere. It was incredible. I’m not...
Words Seldom Seen: Regnant
Adjective: Reigning, Dominant or ruling. Example 1: "King Charles is Regnant in the UK." Example 2:...
Tariffs
“Experience has shown that moderate tariffs are more productive than high ones.” Alexander Hamilton From...
Words Seldom Seen: Venal
Venal Adjective: Capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration. Susceptible to...
Money and Happiness
“Money is an essential ingredient to happiness in this world.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander...
