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Candlepower
The Vegan Versions
Thu Feb 17 00:00:00 EST 2022
When is a steak not a steak? When is butter not a substance churned from an animal's mammary secretions? What do you call an egg that comes before — and beyond — a chicken?
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Evasive Maneuvers
Very Spatial and Capable Lethal Aid
Thu Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 2022
From capable to renewable natural gas and everything in between, we've got a euphemism for you.
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Language Lounge
Of Dialects, Vernaculars, and Code-Switching
Thu Feb 03 00:00:00 EST 2022
We fit our speech to the circumstances we're in. Is there a basis for judgment when someone's preferred way of speaking is different from yours?
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Word Count
13 Ways to Prevent Overwork From Affecting Your Writing
Thu Jan 27 00:00:00 EST 2022
Don't let overworking stop you from being the best writer you can be.
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Candlepower
The Ever-More-Common "-Core"
Thu Jan 20 00:00:00 EST 2022
Normcore, goblincore, cottagecore, gorpcore: one hard-working suffix turns any style preference into a named trend.
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Evasive Maneuvers
The Euphemism of the Year
Thu Jan 13 00:00:00 EST 2022
It's time for the highly anticipated Euphemism of the Year 2021! From gifted pleasures to experience device to unalive see which of this year's worst words took home the crown.
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Language Lounge
Just Voices
Thu Jan 06 00:00:00 EST 2022
What are the describable features of voices? How do we distinguish them, and more importantly, what language do we have for characterizing voices in a way that is meaningful to others?
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Word Count
Why You Should Blog BEFORE Writing Your Book
Thu Dec 23 00:00:00 EST 2021
Seven reasons why blogging and writing a book go hand-in-hand.
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Word Count
Of Time, Happiness, Creativity and Writing Accomplishments....
Thu Dec 23 00:00:00 EST 2021
Find out why being in a good mood is essential to creativity.
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Candlepower
Brand Names of the Year for 2021
Thu Dec 16 00:00:00 EST 2021
From Meta to "Squid Game," here are the names and brands that captured our attention this year.
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