One fun thing about words is that they can have one meaning by themselves, then a different meaning when combined with another word. Consider the words Wash and Bag. Together they are a wash bag. Simple enough. Separate and alone, they each have a multitude of meanings. A fun and valuable exercise (for your brain), …
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Writing Advice: People Don’t Arc
There’s a sort of misunderstanding in the writing world which has become a myth. The myth is that a character must have an arc. Before I get too deep into why this is a myth, let’s define what it means to “have an arc.” In case you’re new to writing, the “arc” that some advisors …
OK is not okay.
Since man lived in a cave the arguments over words have been enduring. If you’ve ever had an argument about words, you know how ludicrous the battles can be. However, if you haven’t, then you might be surprised at how many ways people can argue about words. The word okay, for example, has shown up …
Hump Day Help
I enjoy helping people. Recently I received some help on a project I definitely could not have done myself, all alone, little old me. I’d like to pay it forward. The project I’m talking about here that I needed to accomplish involved replacing only about six feet of flexible line for my fuel delivery system. …
Guest column——”Ask Suzi Uzi”
Guest column——Ask Suzi Uzi, Advice specialist and psychologist Dear Suzi, Do I have to wear a mask in public? Yours truly truly, Not Scared Dear Mr. Scared, Your question made me pause. Are you saying you don’t want to wear a mask at all? Are you saying you prefer wearing one in private? …
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