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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Age-Related Texting Disorder
Thu Nov 04 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Just as there can be a disconnect between intention and interpretation in other more traditional communication channels, the same thing can happen in texting, and the disconnect may well occur for some of the same reasons.  Continue reading...
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Writers Talk About Writing

How to Recover From a Writing Rejection
Thu Oct 21 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Don't let rejection get you down! Learn how to recover from writing rejection with these tips.  Continue reading...
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Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

Where Do Place Names Come From?
Thu Oct 14 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Nancy Friedman

Kings, committees, contests, magnates, and the occasional error have all left their marks on our maps.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Strategic Flexibility and Other Bendy Balderdash
Thu Oct 07 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Mark Peters

Savor every moment of this month's euphemism roundup.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

I Think We're All Bayesians on This Bus
Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Why is predictive typing so much more accurate and useful than predictive speech?  Continue reading...
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Writers Talk About Writing

How to Reduce Writing Shame
Thu Sep 23 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Don't feel shameful when reducing your writing goals.  Continue reading...
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Candlepower

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The Rare, Overstuffed "Turduckenym"
Thu Sep 16 00:00:00 EDT 2021
By Nancy Friedman

Most portmanteaus are blends of two words. When three or more words are involved, things get tricky.  Continue reading...
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