Word: quaintly
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...deep" and that it "produces an artificial, superficial diversity." What is truly demeaning and superficial is that Cotton seems to think that blacks and Hispanics (like me) want to go to graduate or professional school or any school at all just to show off our skin color and/or our "quaint" food and customs...
John Hurt's performance is the driving force of the film. Giles is a relic of a quaint English past; he is mystified by such modern forms of technology as the VCR and maintains a perpetually erudite air. Perhaps, it is a yearning for a freshness and energy in his life that fuels his obsession for the unsuspecting Ronnie. Hurt plays his role both intelligently and ardently; his emotions for Ronnie are poignantly tangible. At first, he appears as a slightly depressed man who after losing his wife a few years back is looking for a new interest in life...
Within hours, car, bus or train can transport you to splendid coastal vistas, verdant rolling mountains or quaint historic towns. Whether you're seeking an athletic adventure, an intellectual pursuit or a shopping extravaganza, these prime destinations will not disappoint. They're easily accessible and decidedly refreshing. So hop in a car and take off. With no language barriers or fear of lost luggage, nothing could be easier...
...Whaler's Inn--More of a revamped country hotel than a quaint B&B, this three-building complex lies on the banks of the Mystic River. Its central location is welcome for the weary traveller and its much acclaimed Italian restaurant Bravo Bravo is a selling point for the hungry...
...sick of Mass. Ave. traffic andhigh-rise buildings, or just want to see cleanwater, take a quick 45-minute drive to Marblehead.The only objects obstructing the horizon aresailboat masts. Located along the North Shore,Marblehead is a quaint historic harbor town andbirthplace of the U.S. Navy. The narrow serpentinestreets of Old Marblehead teem with history andhouse exquisite boutiques that would appeal to thetastes of Martha Stewart...