Month: March 2018
Word of the Day: Jocularity
Paul Schleifer Jocularity is a noun derived (using a derivational suffix) from the adjective jocular. Jocular, in turn, means “given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or […]
Slaves―A Musical Review
Samantha Michalski Slaves is an indie rock, post hardcore band that was started in 2014. The band’s lead singer, Jonny Craig has also been the lead singer of Dance Gavin […]
Word of the Day: Pied
Paul Schleifer Pied is an adjective meaning “having patches of two or more colors, as various birds and other animals.” According to etymonline.com, the adjective enters the language in the […]
Word of the Day: Calico
Paul Schleifer The dictionary.com definition of calico is “a plain-woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern, usually on one side.” That’s in America. In Britain, it is a plain […]
Pride, Knowledge, and the Resurrection―A Chat with Chesterton
Kierra Gilbert Gilbert Keith (G.K) Chesterton’s accomplishments cannot be summed up in one sentence, nor in one single paragraph. Let’s just come right out and say it: G.K. Chesterton was […]
Word of the Day: Credulous
Paul Schleifer Credulous means “willing to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence,” gullible or trusting or easily tricked or fooled. Also, “disposed to believe.” According […]
Little Women―The Regeneration
Dynestee Fields Christmas 2017 saw the premiere of BBC One’s three part adaptation of Little Women. Fans were poised to witness the regeneration of the four iconic March sisters and […]