WOTD

chary (adj): discreetly cautious; hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks; slow to grant, accept, or expend

I especially like the history of this word I found on Merriam-Webster:

It was sorry that bred the caution of chary.In Middle English, chary meant sorrowful. In a sense switch that demonstrates that love can be both bitter and sweet, chary later came to mean dear or cherished. That's how 16th century English dramatist George Peele used it: 'the chariest and the choicest queen, That ever did delight my royal eyes.' Both sorry and affection have largely faded from chary and in Modern English the word is most often used as a synonym of either 'careful' or 'sparing'

LOST!

Ok, I know just a few of us Pages are obsessed, but I think Hap & Ben read the blog too, and I know for fact they'd appreciate this. So there's my majority...and here is my post:

Girls, let us never forget

And let us always remember: Lovely Days are *key* to a happy existence!

Calling All Logophiles!

In pursuit of a better vocabulary, I'm beginning a "Word of the Day Column" on our blog. I kindly solicit your help in...

crafting a sentence using the "WOTD" and posting in the comments section;

using in your daily conversation with me,;

posting a picture that illustrates the definition;

enlightening us with the French (or language of your choosing) equivalent;

or whatever strikes your fancy...

I'm trying to learn at least 30 words a day, so feel free to share other words that you believe should be part of a well-rounded vocabulary.

Today's WOTD is alacrity (noun: eager and enthusiastic willingness) or (adj: cheerful readiness)

My sentence: I hope you accept my invitation with alacrity.

Graph paper---the key to life

Graph Paper we love you

The Real Housewives of DC...DC Cool at its finest

So.....as you know, the Real Housewives of DC are coming to Bravo. It appears that it will be the latest effort in trash TV, and could possibly outdo the previous shows and cast members with their tacky antics. DC Cool is all I have to say.

Read all about it here

and take note of an appropriate quote from former WH Social Sec Lea Berman (George W Bush Administration):

“People in Washington don’t want to call attention to themselves — attention creates envy and envy creates enemies,” said Lea Berman, a former White House social secretary. “Washington is so different from any of the places where they have these shows. They’re all in places where being famous for being famous is enough. There’s no achievement behind it, and Washington is an achievement-oriented town.”

Save the DateS!

Upcoming Events:

July 3: Pool Party @ Capitol Skyline Hotel

July 15: IPHH @ Biergarten Haus

July 17: P&B in Philly

August 5: Wendy's Birthday

August 11: Wendy's Baby Shower