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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Naturally Inspired, Independent, Gifted Gobbledygook
September 9, 2021
By Mark Peters

Check out the latest fiddle-faddle and twiddle-twaddle that may send you higgledy-piggledy.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

Audémus Dícere
September 2, 2021
By Orin Hargraves

Communication with the Divine is an extraordinary thing, and so most religions have specific, prescribed forms of language for it. How well do they serve the purpose?  Continue reading...
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Word Count

Writers Talk About Writing

When You Should Reduce Your Goals
August 26, 2021
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Learn how reducing your own expectations can make it easier to achieve your goals.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Elevating Our Evasive Ecosystem
August 19, 2021
By Mark Peters

This just in — the latest nominee for euphemism of the year!  Continue reading...
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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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