Word of the Week – Shame

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Shame Shame. This word works on righteous outrage and curiosity. How often have you read about a celebrity shame weekend drugs and drink-fuelled binge?  Or a politician’s shameful double standards- voting to cut the budget to help people buy their first homes while using taxpayer’s money to buy another villa in France? Result? Indignation. It’s […]

Word of the Week – Comfort

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Comfort/Comfortable   Do you offer rooms in a Bed and Breakfast with all the comforts of home? Can those who visit your pub sit in comfort by the fire on icy days? Does your mindfulness course help people feel comfortable in their own skin? Can you give people the confidence to feel comfortable standing up […]

Word of the Week – Introduce

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Introduce Merriam-Webster defines “introduce” as “to bring (someone, such as an actor or singer) before the public for the first time.” It’s exciting to be introduced to something. I remember being introduced to Chinese food. I was 12. Raised on traditional British meat and two veg fare, I knew I was going to get something […]

Word of the Week- Conceal

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Conceal   Why do we conceal things? Why do we keep them to ourselves? I’m sure there are as many reasons as there are people. We’ll only look at a few. We conceal because we want something all to ourselves. We’ve touched on the idea of in-group/out-group psychology before.  Where one group keeps useful and […]

Word of the Week- Confidence

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Confidence   What do you see when you picture confidence? I see someone with a good posture, firm, level gaze, a calm exterior. I think of someone who knows their stuff. Someone who is unflappable and flexible. They don’t hug knowledge to themselves but share it. They produce good work and are proud of it. […]

Country Fact File- Hungary 

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Hungary Capital City: Budapest Major Cities: Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs, Language: Population: 9.7 million (2017) Climate: Hungary is blessed with warm, dry summers and cold winters. Top Destinations: Nature lovers will want to make Hortobagy National Park their first stop. Situated in the east, it’s the country’s largest protected area. A bird-spotters dream with over […]

Word of the Week- News

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News We love news! Having a baby? Having a haircut? Take a snap of your dinner and put it on Twitter. . . Sitting on a beach, Mai Tai in hand? Instagram it, please! Good, bad, big, old! We don’t mind. Gossip or slander with your cosy chat? It’s our old friend, curiosity, at work again […]

Word of the Week – Effective

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Effective If something is effective it does what it’s supposed to. Here’s what the Merriam-Webster dictionary says. No-one wants to waste their time or money on something that isn’t effective. Remember the advert for wallpaper paste from the ‘70s? If not, or you’re a little too young, check it out the link at the bottom […]