What a lovely Monday it is here in Boston, overcast, rainy, and cool...a welcome reprieve from the hot, humid summer days. I usually love hot and humid, but I have noticed in the last year or so that I no can no longer tolerate 90 degree weather. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I've been living in Boston for too long and have forgotten my Southern roots. Maybe it's because I walk or take the T everywhere I go, and don't have the luxury of traveling in an air conditioned car. Or, maybe it's because I am paranoid that my arms aren't skinny enough to wear tank tops. Whatever the reason, I was pleasantly surprised when I woke up this morning to the sound of light rain and a cool breeze brushing over my face from the window next to our bed. I couldn't have been happier to pull on a long sleeve, cotton knit shirt, slip into my comfy jeans, and lace up my bouncy, air-cushioned sneakers. Not that I want Winter or even Autumn to roll around yet, absolutely not. It's just nice not having to stand, sweating in the oven of the city, while waiting for the T to finally come by and whisk off me to work, is all.
Anyhoo! On to the Words! I've discovered two very useful ones today:
1. Sycophant: (noun) a self seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite
2. Louche: (adj) shady, devious; of questionable morality
Word #1 was chosen simply for it's meaning, and therefore, it's usefulness. There is an over-population of this type of person trolling about, and I'm thrilled to learn there is such a specific and all-encompassing term for them! Hooray! Word #2 was chosen mainly for it's phonetics. LOUCHE is pronounced LOOSH. I am sure you will agree it is a yummy word, as you push your lips out in a slight pucker (almost for a kiss!) while pronouncing the "oo" sound. This word most definitely sounds like it's meaning, giving a sense of provocative danger lurking just around the corner.
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