Word: upbeat
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...beautifully decorated volume, designed to look like a vintage ledger complete with an intricate gold patterned cover, is Ware’s most upbeat work to date. This will be a relief to those who were all certain of dying alone after reading “Jimmy Corrigan,” the story of a lonely office drone with an abusive and fragmented family. While The New Yorker praised that “Jimmy Corrigan” was “viciously depressing” in the best sense of art, a friend of mine put it best...
...previous] elections, and are now more strategically positioned--they don't all crowd around one spot." Another lesson from Jan 30: "We learned which neighborhoods are likely to be troublesome, and which are calm--so we deploy security more intelligently." He said the mood among voters was generally upbeat, but not as joyful as in Jan. 30. "That was the first time people had voted freely, so it was special," he said. "Now the novelty has worn...
Despite its 0-2 league record and the injury to Trimble, Harvard is upbeat. The middle hitter might return for the weekend, and her presence could contribute to the success of the new formation...
People who are upbeat and resilient and have a range of interests and the capacity to develop interests. They'll do well in retirement, as they probably did well in their careers...
Friend’s unlikely amateur golf career began on an upbeat note at the 2005 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament at The Apawamis Club in Rye, New York this week. The tournament, which took place Saturday through Tuesday, featured over 457 competitors, a record-high for the event...