Clarence W.
Subscriber since: October 2007
About Me
Lawyer, Warrior, Philosopher, Paladin, husband of Deb, in ascending order of importance.
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Favorite Word:
SchadenfreudeI'm part German. It's fun to say. I'm a lawyer and first encountered the word in a court opinion. As for the meaning, I always endeavor to follow the golden rule and moderate the experience, lest I be too oft the object of the Schadenfreude of others.
Least Favorite Word:
vitriolI can't say that I have met a word I didn't like. So, I have to turn to the meanings of words to find a least favorite. I feel really bad when I'm the object of it, and even worse when I fail to avoid engaging in it myself.
Favorite Quote:
"If asked for loyalty, give integrity. If asked for integrity, give loyalty."
- John Boyd
Favorite Topics:
Books:
"Nine Nasty Words": How and Why We Curse
August 13, 2021
- 2 Comments
Highly Entertaining and Informative
August 3, 2021
Business writing:
How to Find More Time to Write
April 22, 2021
- 7 Comments
Creativity:
How to Find More Time to Write
April 22, 2021
- 7 Comments
To Bee or Not to Bee?
March 18, 2021
Dictionaries:
The Post-Dictionary World?
June 3, 2021
- 4 Comments
Finding (or Inventing) Euphemisms in the Latest OED Update
November 13, 2019
- 4 Comments
Grammar:
Seven Sentences You Should Stop Writing
November 23, 2020
- 8 Comments
How to Make Your Sentences Shorter
June 25, 2020
- 8 Comments
How to write:
How to Recover From a Writing Rejection
October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021
How to Reduce Writing Shame
September 23, 2021
Libraries:
Librarians Suggest Good Books for Kids of All Ages
January 15, 2013
Love Your Librarian
September 26, 2011
- 4 Comments
Linguistics:
Where Do Place Names Come From?
October 14, 2021
Self-publishing:
How to Protect the Important From the Urgent
March 25, 2021
- 3 Comments
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome
December 22, 2020
- 6 Comments
Storytelling:
Should You Self-Publish?
October 26, 2020
- 3 Comments
Why You Should Consider Back-And-Forth Writing
September 24, 2020
- 4 Comments
Usage:
Comparative Nonsense
November 1, 2019
- 5 Comments
Unexpected Cousins
April 1, 2019
- 8 Comments
Word Origins:
Where Do Place Names Come From?
October 14, 2021
WordMasters:
WordMasters: Grade 3 Gold Division Jan-Feb '11
January 31, 2011
WordMasters: Grade 3 Blue Division Jan-Feb '11
January 31, 2011
Words:
"Nine Nasty Words": How and Why We Curse
August 13, 2021
- 2 Comments
Electrifying!
June 17, 2021
Writer's block:
How to Recover From a Writing Rejection
October 21, 2021
How to Reduce Writing Shame
September 23, 2021
Writers:
How to Recover From a Writing Rejection
October 21, 2021
How to Reduce Writing Shame
September 23, 2021
Writing:
How to Recover From a Writing Rejection
October 21, 2021
How to Reduce Writing Shame
September 23, 2021
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