Tiktaalik
Subscriber since: May 2006
About Me
Just a country boy trying to make his way in the world.
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Favorite Word:

audacity
It's usually an audacious person who moves the ignorant beyond conventional wisdom.
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Least Favorite Word:

liberal
It seems to be the universal term that ignorant people use to demonize anyone who doesn't agree with their fascist viewpoints. :>)
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Favorite Quote:

"Thunder is good. Thunder is impressive. But it is lightning that does all the work."
- Mark Twain

Favorite Topics:

Grammar:

Grammar Rules!
March 11, 2010
Do's and Don'ts for Singular "They"
March 4, 2010

Online:

Grammar Rules!
March 11, 2010
On Some Deficiencies in Our Search Engines
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Word Origins:

"Sleeping Beauties" in English and Dutch
January 20, 2010
The Origins of "Eggnog," Holiday Grog
December 24, 2009

Writing:

The Power of Short Words
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Tick-Tock: Productive Writing, Pomodoro Style
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