Poems by Lois

The Slaughter Stone

On the south side of Stonehenge, lying on its side is one of the huge stones which make the monument. You can see it at the front of the photo.  It is called the Slaughter Stone, which is a bit misleading, because it makes it sound as if it was used for some sort of […]

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Names, naming and words by Lois

What is charisma?

Raul Malo Charisma is a popular word, which, according to Wikipedia, is defined as: compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, a divinely conferred power or talent. and according to dictionary.com is from: 1635–45  Late Latin  from the Greek,  equivalent to char + -isma/ism  (from cháris  favour and charízesthai  to favour, akin to yearn or exhort) …or maybe it comes from a Greek word meaning […]

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