Word: jovialness
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Martínez portrays the residents of Cherán as striving and jovial, holding fast to their traditions. The approaching fiesta is a running theme throughout the first part of Crossing Over, and the details of customs like these allow for a more intimate picture of their lives. However, Martínez also wants the reader to realize that their way of life, marked by a rich heritage and a cheerful countenance, is far from utopian. As Martínez said to The Crimson last week, “though they may celebrate certain parts of their lives, especially...
...race, nationality, political affiliation, religion or any social construct. The lecture was refreshing in that it was not, by any measure, didactic. At the same time, West was not there merely to provide an entertaining song and dance for those in attendance. Although West’s demeanor was jovial, his comedy was deeply rooted in a powerful message. West urged audience members to, like the title of a song from Sketches, “Elevate your view”; to question their trains of thought...
DIED. KOREY STRINGER, 27, Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl offensive tackle popular with teammates for his jovial demeanor and respected by fans for his charity work; after collapsing from heatstroke during practice in 90[degree]F-plus heat; at the Vikings' training camp in Mankato, Minn. (See related story page...
...released on $2,500 bond. Police said Iler had a bag of marijuana and a bong in his pocket at the time of his arrest. HBO released a statement saying Iler will be welcomed back to his fictional crime family with open arms. His real mother was less jovial, noting this was her son's first bout with the law, "and it will be the last...
...turns out that what the Bushes dislike about being called a dynasty is the implication of power being passed along rather than individuals earning it on their own. Few people can be as blithe about such matters as a jovial friend of mine who presided over a large family business and claimed that when he introduced his son to those who would supervise him in the traditional break-in job, he said, "I want you to treat him the same way you'd treat any employee who will some day own this company...