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You know what I think? Opinions matter ... except when they don't. The world is so full of opinions. Some are good, thoughtful, and based on excellent reasoning. Others are divisive and have no place in the world. Still others are about matters so small they barely affect anything or[…]

As Peter Sarstedt asked: "Where do you go to, my lovely?" It has been a while since a proper non-English word has featured in A Word on Vocabulary. There are some things in life that just cannot be expressed in English—at least not as beautifully as in other languages. For[…]

You say goodbye, . . . and I don't. There are some people in this world, myself included, who at times feel the need to leave a gathering or situation in a hurry. Never mind the reasons. Once again, our great language, moulded and twisted from many others, has given[…]

You must be comfortable when you read. Who loves their bed? Who loves books? Who loves reading in bed? I put my hand up for all three. If you're like me, then you know how awesome it is to read while you're tucked into bed. There's a word for our[…]

This word should warm your heart. Some of us enjoy the winter months. We long for the colder air, wrapped up in coats and gloves, perhaps even enjoying a bit of snow. For others, winter is anathema. They seek and covet even the smallest ray of sunshine. Even those who[…]

We are limited only by our own imaginations. There is some innate ability in children to create rich imaginary worlds. For some of us, that childlike sense of wonder and fantasy stays along for the ride into adulthood. Who doesn't enjoy getting lost in a book, TV series, or video[…]

It sounds funny, but it really isn't. There are some weather events that look truly breathtaking in photos—not so much in person. In fact, the sometimes turbulent nature of our planet's weather can prove fatal for some. Thankfully, there are tried and tested methods to safeguard lives when local weather[…]

Do you sea what I sea? Do you love the sea? There is definitely something mesmerising about oceans. They're big, they're majestic, and they're a force to be reckoned with. Gone are the days when the majority of long-distance travellers would go by ship. In this day and age of[…]

Dance until you can't dance anymore. Do you like dancing? I do, but I'm selective in who I dance with or in front of. For some people, dancing is their life. They may be professionals or weekend dance floor warriors. For others, however, tarantism goes a one-two-three step further (mind[…]

We all deserve that one special person with whom we can open our hearts. Throughout our lives, we experience a rollercoaster ride of joys and sadness. Sometimes, we need to free our hearts and minds of our innermost thoughts. Some turn to God, others to family or a marriage mate,[…]