Day 1,955: muse, fealty, vet
The president who mused about firing missiles at drug labs in Mexico was held back by the people and institutions around him. Since then the Republican Party has organised itself around fealty to Mr Trump. Friendly think-tanks have vetted lists of loyal people to serve in the next administration.
Artwork of the day
Birth of the Muses
Jean_Auguste_Dominique_IngresOriginal Title:Naissance des MusesStyle:NeoclassicismGenre:allegorical painting
Word of the day
muse: to think about something carefully and for a long time:
a person, or an imaginary being or force that gives someone ideas and helps them to write, paint, or make music:
fealty: loyalty, especially to a king or queen:
vet: to examine something or someone carefully to make certain that it is or they are acceptable or suitable:
Quote of the day
“I had absolutely no interest in being somebody else's muse.
I am not a muse.
I am the somebody.
End of fucking story.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones & The Six