This week's conversation topic is the winter blues . Here are some articles, videos and podcasts to check out in your free time.
VOCABULARY
To take a hit –To suffer heavy losses or be badly affected (by something).
To reap the rewards – to get all the good things that come with something
Brisk - active and energetic
Comfy - comfortable
Reprieve – a cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
Doldrums - a state or period of depression.
Tried-and-true - something that has proven in the past to be effective or reliable
Flurry – a sudden, short period of activity, excitement, or interest
To be part and parcel of… - to be a feature of something, especially a feature that cannot be avoided
Wind chill (factor) - how cold it actually feels on your skin when the wind taken into account.