Engagement is a “faux ami” + Welcoming a Pet into the Family & Responsibility

"Adopt Don't Shop"… is that even debatable? And yet the decision between adopting from a shelter or choosing a puppy from a breeder isn't always straightforward. Read Jean-Marc's essay about our current dog dilemma, and we welcome your thoughts and experiences in the comments. (Picture taken at one of the animal rescue centers we visited this month). Today's word is a faux-ami or false cognate … Continue reading Engagement is a “faux ami” + Welcoming a Pet into the Family & Responsibility

inhospitalier

 I would like to be more welcoming to strangers. And you? inhospitalier (in os pih tal yay) adjective     : inhospitable  A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse The French have a synonym for ingracious. They call it "uninhabitable" ("inhabitable") and I guess that sums up the way I seem to be: resistant to anyone taking up residence inside of me… which may … Continue reading inhospitalier