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Dog Eared

Books we love

"Nine Nasty Words": How and Why We Curse

August 13, 2021
By Nancy Friedman
A linguist's new book explores the history, flexibility, and creativity of cursing.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Our Chocolate Redeemer

August 5, 2021
By Orin Hargraves
Many of the names for the most popular foods we associate with Mexico are not of Spanish origin; they come from Nahuatl and they are called by a descendant of their original name today in both Spanish and English.  Continue reading...
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Dog Eared

Books we love

Highly Entertaining and Informative

August 3, 2021
By Orin Hargraves
Arika Okrent's new book explores some methods behind the madness of English spelling and expressions.  Continue reading...
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Word Count

Writers Talk About Writing

What I Did on My Summer Vacation: Nothing!

July 22, 2021
By Daphne Gray-Grant
Relax and find out why doing nothing is exactly what you need.  Continue reading...
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Candlepower

Ad and marketing creatives

What Do Plus Signs Add?

July 15, 2021
By Nancy Friedman
One of the biggest trends in branding for the last several years has been something very small: the plus symbol. What does it all add up to?  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Industrial Athletes Championing Adjusted Ackamarackus

July 8, 2021
By Mark Peters
Join us for a euphemism-collecting trip full of the latest tchotchkes and gimcracks from Euphville.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Linguistic Time Travel

July 1, 2021
By Orin Hargraves
Language doesn't change very much in 85 years but it changes enough for the modern reader to uncover a few surprises.  Continue reading...
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