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Garry S.
Subscriber since: August 2008
About Me
I teach English 12 and Composition classes as well as psychology classes. This is the beginning of my 40th year as an educator.
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Favorite Word:
persistent
It describes the type of effort needed to reach a successful level in any endeavor.
Least Favorite Word:
whatever
It is a sad reflection of the interests and emotional apathy of the speaker.
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Favorite Quote:
""I never told a lie, but did improve on the truth.""
- Mark Twain
Favorite Topics:
Language:
"Downton Abbey": Tracking the Anachronisms
February 10, 2012
- 6
Comments
Surveying the Mind-Boggling Diversity of American English
February 8, 2012
- 4
Comments
Teaching:
Black History Month
February 9, 2012
Ducking Under the Caution Tape: Approachable Poems
January 30, 2012
- 3
Comments
Usage:
"Downton Abbey": Tracking the Anachronisms
February 10, 2012
- 6
Comments
Houses of Straw: Flimsy Votes and Arguments
February 9, 2012
- 4
Comments
Word Origins:
"Cacophony": A Word for the Digital World
February 7, 2012
- 3
Comments
Word Tasting Notes: "Geoduck"
January 26, 2012
- 6
Comments
Writing:
Type Casting
January 24, 2012
- 2
Comments
Seven Ways to Stop Editing While You Write
January 11, 2012
- 24
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