A New Word

 Merak: "The pursuit of small pleasures

every day which all adds up to a feeling of

contentment, fulfillment, and oneness with

the larger purpose of the universe. "

Leaving on A Jet Plane

 Leaving for Dallas today.  Fun with Sofia and Rocco begins....

Words

 

a·skance

/əˈskans/

adverb

adverb: askance

with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.

 

 

This morning I was reading my book and I came upon a word I did not know "askance." (He looked at me askance in a way that reminded me...) I looked it up and found the meaning as listed above. I asked my husband if he knew this word and he did not. I told him the meaning. He said the writer could have just used the word suspiciously instead. I countered,  but maybe others use this word in their everyday language just as I have always used "henceforth."  As a child I had heard someone, probably in a movie,  say henceforth and I loved it. I decided to use in my everyday conversations (strange as it might have been) and henceforth continue to use it instead of "from now on." I texted my daughter Aria and asked if she was familiar with "askance". She replied "I use that word. Must be one of my versions of "henceforth." Then she added "Well I'll never forget when I was a kid reading the Bronte sisters and I told you that someone ejaculated and you said "What!!"  and I said "yeah that means they yelled something" and you said "Okay don't say that." 

Getting back to my conversation about "henceforth" I continued,  I think when the mailman comes today I'll say "Halt! Who goes there!"

Not Just About A Book Club reads "Hello Beautiful"

 Our book club met today. We discussed “Hello Beautiful “ by Ann Napolitano. It is a story that deals with family dynamics, relationships between parent and children and siblings, loss, love and resilience. The subject matter gave us a lot to think about and to discuss. We all gave it a solid thumbs up. Food drinks laughter abounds whenever we meet up! Jo and I co-hosted.

Art Day in Rocco's Class

 

 They had a family art day at Rocco’s preschool.

 

 

Daniele asked Rocco “Did you have a blast?” And Rocco said

 “Yes, a big one!”

The Oliver's Model Banabae

  

A while ago Athena told me their family was asked to be part of an ad campaign for a local Australian sports/activewear clothing company called “Banabae.” The campaign was just launched. Here are some stills. 

 

 

Celebrating Judy's Birthday at L'Antica

 

Today was a warm day in the 80’s. We had a nice lunch at L’Antica pizzeria in Belmont Shore celebrating the birthday of one of my Italian language friends Judy.  Always fun to get together with Marion and Isa.   

 

                                         Tanti Auguri Judy!