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Tuesday Edition | PM
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Hello hello, dear members! It’s Athena back in your inbox, wishing you all a beautiful Tuesday afternoon! Isn’t this the perfect time to wind down with a cuppa and soak in this quiet moment of the day? I hope you’ve managed to tick off a few things on your to-do list, or are indulging in some well-deserved ‘me time’—you’ve earned it! I’m definitely in the second camp, reading a new book while completely ignoring the pile of clean laundry I’m supposed to be putting away. Do you have household chores you absolutely dread doing? Help me feel less alone—share them here!
Did you know there was a time when sesame seeds were worth more than gold? People in the Middle Ages believed these little seeds had magical powers that brought luck and fortune. So next time you're tempted to brush them off your bun, think twice—there maybe more to them than meets the eye!
Desultory
Without a clear plan or purpose. For example, ‘She made a desultory attempt at conversation.’ Pronounced as DES-UHL-TOR-EE.
Quote of the day
‘I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.’
— Stephen R. Covey
Today's trivia answer:
A
Pashminas are made of cashmere.
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