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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Engaged, Vintage, Deleted Drivel, Begob!
February 11, 2019
By Mark Peters

Here are some of the euphemisms I've scraped, like barnacles, off the bloated boat of language. Do not attempt such hazardous, horsepucky-adjacent collection yourself.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Teach Your Children Well
February 1, 2019
By Orin Hargraves

What happened (and is apparently still happening) in English-speaking societies that results in so much discourse about the problems in education? Here is some fodder for the discussion.  Continue reading...
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Word Count

Writers Talk About Writing

How to Bolster Your Long-term Motivation for Writing
January 23, 2019
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Finishing a long-term project depends on persistence and stick-to-itiveness. Here are two big solutions to the long-term motivation problem.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

What, By Gosh, is Euphemism of the Year?
January 9, 2019
By Mark Peters

It's that time of year when I choose a Euphemism of the Year. I've whittled the list down to four candidates, which are the lexical equivalent of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.  Continue reading...
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Word Routes

Exploring the pathways of our lexicon

The Year of "Tender Age"
January 7, 2019
By Nancy Friedman

For the first time ever, a euphemism been chosen as the American Dialect Society's Word of the Year. The winning term has an innocent sound that masks a sinister reality.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

2019: The International Year of Indigenous Languages
January 1, 2019
By Orin Hargraves

Unesco chooses a cultural theme to highlight and celebrate every year. Now, in 2019, indigenous languages are ready for a long overdue closeup.  Continue reading...
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