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Marianne G.
Subscriber since: January 2010
Location: Fourways, South Africa
About Me
I work for The Endangered Wildlife Trust in Johannesburg, South Africa as an Administrator for the Wildlife & Energy Interaction Group and Librarian. I am married with one child.
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Favorite Word:
serendipitous
It is difficult to say but when you eventually get it it is great to impress your friends!
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Least Favorite Word:
ID
It is not a word! It means identity document here in South Africa.
Favorite Quote:
"”Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”"
- - Seneca
Favorite Topics:
Books:
"How to Not Write Bad" Is Not Bad at All
June 11, 2013
"Yes, I Could Care Less": A Mixed Bag
May 15, 2013
- 9
Comments
Business writing:
Red Pen Diaries: Das Kapitalization
November 8, 2010
- 6
Comments
Buzzword Watch: "Acq-hire"
September 28, 2010
- 7
Comments
Creativity:
Calling All Writers: Introducing Figment
May 16, 2011
SciPlay, So Far
November 30, 2010
- 2
Comments
Dictionaries:
Branding by Definition
May 28, 2013
A Taxing Day for Dictionaries
April 15, 2013
Fiction writing:
The Power of General Statements
January 23, 2012
- 15
Comments
The Writer-Reader-Character Bond
August 8, 2011
- 12
Comments
Fun:
Ladies' Night at the Euphemism Bar
June 5, 2013
- 5
Comments
How To Speak Teen
June 4, 2013
Grammar:
How Copy Editors Are Killing Restrictive "Which"
June 13, 2013
- 5
Comments
"How to Not Write Bad" Is Not Bad at All
June 11, 2013
How to write:
Why You Should Be a Copycat
June 12, 2013
- 27
Comments
The Power of Place
June 6, 2013
- 2
Comments
Language:
When Words Get Fossilized
June 19, 2013
Letter Perfect: Why English is So Hard
June 18, 2013
- 4
Comments
Language arts:
Turning the Page: Short Fiction for English Language Learners
June 17, 2013
- 2
Comments
How to Teach Setting: Beyond Time and Place
May 29, 2013
- 4
Comments
Libraries:
Librarians Suggest Good Books for Kids of All Ages
January 15, 2013
Love Your Librarian
September 26, 2011
- 4
Comments
Poetry:
The Return of the Grammar Haiku Contest
February 28, 2013
- 2
Comments
Celebrating Fibonacci Day
November 15, 2012
Puzzle:
The Visual Thesaurus Crossword Puzzle: March Edition!
March 21, 2008
The Visual Thesaurus Crossword Puzzle: February Edition!
February 13, 2008
Reading:
Staring, Glancing and Glaring Through Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight"
March 7, 2013
- 2
Comments
Writing Packed with Life
February 4, 2013
- 5
Comments
Spelling:
Letter Perfect: Why English is So Hard
June 18, 2013
- 4
Comments
2013 Spelling Bee: Arvind Mahankali Turns "German Curse" Into "German Blessing"
May 31, 2013
- 5
Comments
Usage:
Would You Prefer a "Cronut" or a "Dossant"?
June 14, 2013
- 6
Comments
How Copy Editors Are Killing Restrictive "Which"
June 13, 2013
- 5
Comments
Visual Thesaurus:
Word Cloud: A Film Inspired by the Visual Thesaurus
August 24, 2012
- 5
Comments
Reconsidering the Thesaurus
April 2, 2012
Vocabulary:
2013 Spelling Bee: Vocabulary Questions in the Spotlight
May 29, 2013
Memorial Day: Is It "Celebrated" or "Observed"?
May 27, 2013
- 1
Comment
WordMasters:
WordMasters: Grade 3 Blue Division Jan-Feb '11
January 31, 2011
WordMasters: Grade 3 Gold Division Jan-Feb '11
January 31, 2011
Words:
When Words Get Fossilized
June 19, 2013
Letter Perfect: Why English is So Hard
June 18, 2013
- 4
Comments
Writing:
Why You Should Be a Copycat
June 12, 2013
- 27
Comments
The Power of Place
June 6, 2013
- 2
Comments
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