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Meek and Shy
My relationship to the words meek and shy is similar to the way things used to be with the words guilt and shame. Here’s how I described that:
Nov 21
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Formerly Known as Prince
Ever find yourself asking: why does this asshole have the same name as me?
Nov 18
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Appetite for Deduction
Deduce this with me, if you dare.
Oct 28
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Ode to O
O, you are so beautiful to me.
Oct 26
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Whoa and Woah
Whoa whoa whoa, you’re thinking.
Oct 21
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You're Welcome
Say thank you to someone who speaks anything other than English, and you’re likely to get a wide range of responses.
Oct 14
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Andrew Smith
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Deranged Words
If I told you someone was deranged, you’d probably come up with a fairly specific mental image.
Oct 8
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Andrew Smith
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How Very
Very few words are as common or old as very.
Oct 6
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“Switzerland”
I’m a Switzer!
Oct 2
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God Be With Ye, Felicia!
There are stories hidden in plain sight in our language.
Sep 23
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Andrew Smith
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“Like and Subscribe!”
There wasn’t a YouTube before February 14th, 2005.
Sep 22
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Andrew Smith
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From Bengal to Cincinnati
Bangladesh derives its name from two Sanskrit words.
Sep 20
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