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Evasive Maneuvers
Master of the Malarkey Arts
Thu Sep 10 09:00:00 EDT 2020
Whether you're interested in a mastery of mystic arts degree or finding your own twin flame, we have euphemism for you.
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Language Lounge
Special Effects
Wed Sep 02 09:00:00 EDT 2020
Have you ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger Effect? Explore patterns on how effects are used throughout journalism.
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Word Count
Think First. Write Later.
Thu Aug 20 09:00:00 EDT 2020
Do you figure out what you want to say before you start writing? Find out why you should take time to THINK before writing.
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Candlepower
"Bound" for Glory
Thu Aug 13 09:00:00 EDT 2020
It's a leap! It's a limit! It's all tied up! It's ready to go! The many meanings—and origins—of a familiar word.
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Evasive Maneuvers
French Hugging Citizen Scientists in Unscripted Times
Fri Aug 07 09:00:00 EDT 2020
Whether you're living in uncertain times or unscripted times — we have a euphemism to distract you from all the uncertainties life has to offer.
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Language Lounge
What's Up? The Gig or the Jig? (And Other Conundrums)
Fri Jul 31 09:00:00 EDT 2020
When is it time to give in and accept the misuse and misinterpretation of common expressions?
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Word Count
How to Let Go of the 'Sorry' Cycle and Begin Again
Thu Jul 23 09:00:00 EDT 2020
A step-by-step guide to get your writing back on track.
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Candlepower
The "Plantation" Problem
Thu Jul 16 09:00:00 EDT 2020
"Plantation"--a word with a complicated history in the US--appears in many brand and community names. Is it time to abandon it?
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Evasive Maneuvers
Dreaming of Warm Lines and Patriot Pay
Thu Jul 09 09:00:00 EDT 2020
Need help getting through 2020? Here's a euphemism or two to distract you from reality.
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Language Lounge
Traffic in Words
Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2020
You don't need much imagination to guess why people who work in the dictionary world would be interested in new words, but the research methods for finding them are much more wide-ranging and intensive than you might imagine.
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