The Welsh word for flying or to fly is the verb-noun hedfan. Any time I’ve taught someone this word I’ve told them to remember it by using the name of Harry Potter’s owl, Hedwig! hedfan to fly Sadly, there’s no etymological relationship between these two words! While Hedwig is an old German women’s name, hedfan ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Hedfan (to fly) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
The harsh, hissing sound of the Welsh word hyll has always struck me as a great representation of what it actually means: ugly. hyll ugly You can use hyll to describe masculine, feminine and plural nouns. Although hell is technically the feminine form, it’s not common at all. Hyllion is a bit more familiar, but ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Hyll (ugly) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word of the day is heddwch, which means peace. It’s hard to think of a more pleasant concept to discuss, so let’s dive right in! heddwch peace If you’re interested in pre-modern Welsh poetry and music, you may well have come across the word hedd, a synonym. In fact, hedd is the older ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Heddwch (peace) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Are you fascinated by the wonders of the human corff (body), or the mysteries of gronynnau isatomig (sub-atomic particles)? If it stretches the ymennydd (brain) to talk about gwyddoniaeth (science) in English, let’s kick it up a notch and try discussing this worthy intellectual pursuit in Welsh! gwyddoniaeth science This is a feminine noun, and ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Gwyddoniaeth (science) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Way back in the day before cyfrifiaduron (computers), I would have had to ysgrifennu (writing) this erthygl (article) with papur (paper), ysgrifbin (pen) and a geiriadur (dictionary). Now that I have a cyfrifiadur (computer) for ysgrifennu and ymchwilio (researching), things are much more convenient! cyfrifiadur a computer cyfrifiaduron computers Cyfrifiadur is a masculine noun. It ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Cyfrifiadur (computer) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s Welsh word of the day is allwedd, meaning key. It’s as useful a word as the object it describes! It’s a feminine noun, and the plural form is allweddi or allweddau, depending on context, region, and personal preference. allwedd key Until I started writing this article, I hadn’t even realised that it’s largely dialectal. ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Allwedd (key) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s word of the day is the simple cryf, meaning strong. It’s an adjective, although historically it has been sometimes used as a noun to mean a very strong man. cryf strong As with many old Welsh words, the meaning can be more flexible and fluid than you might expect. In every day conversation, it’s ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Cryf (strong) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
The Welsh word estyn is used in a variety of ways, to mean reach, stretch, give, or pass. But its most basic meaning, covering the majority of ways in which it’s used in everyday Welsh, is to extend. estyn extend Did you spot a similarity between this word and its English translation? If so, you’d ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Estyn (to extend) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
I’ve always found it rather charming that in both Welsh and English, the word for a brief spell of rain is the same as the device most of us use to wash with in the bathroom. In Welsh, that word is cawod. It can be pluralised as either cawodau or cawodydd. In my experience, the ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Cawod (shower) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Nobody’s perfect – we’ve all done things that were a bit silly or careless at one time or another. I certainly have my fair share of those regrets, and I have to admit, most of them happened when I was yn fy arddegau (in my teens). But the blynyddoedd arddegol (teenage years) aren’t all bad. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Pinch, punch, first of the month (no returns!) I picked this up when I went to see the memorial to Nick at St Bride’s a couple of months ago. It has sat on my desk since then and this morning…| Perfect Path
Although there aren’t any hard and fast rules that bloggers must post regularly, WordPress recommends that we do. My next book review post is not going to be ready this week, so I decided to waffle about words, and what I’ve been doing in my spare time over the summer. Do readers in the USA... Continue reading →| Sue's Trifles
I try to be a descriptivist when it comes to language, honest. I love the slogan I learned from Lingthusiasm[1]: Not judging your language,Just analyzing it But I confess, there is one usage of one word that I cannot keep … Continue reading →| Gaudete Theology
I’ve been joking lately that, “Tenacity is my middle name” as I keep pushing forward on all the aspects of house recovery. Yet, my 2025 WOTY was Patience. Is it tenacity? Patience? A recent blurb on the etymology of patience made me look further into the nuance meaning of these words. Am I being patient? Tenacious? Persistent? … Continue reading Practice Patience. Be Persistent.| retirementtransition
rivener – n. a chilling hint of distance that creeps slowly into a relationship – beginning to notice them laugh a little less, look away a little more, explain away their mood like it’s no longer your business – as … Continue reading →| Voice of the DBA
Hello, If anything is in short supply, it’s important to eke it out until you can replenish supplies. This usually happens in my house on a Wednesday when my offspring stare into the fridge, …| Wordfoolery
If you were a baby boomer, chances are your first encounter with a keyboard was in a high school typing class, fingers poised over the home row keys, eyes on the chalkboard. And what were you typin…| Atkins Bookshelf
Oof! This is the question that formed the basis of yesterday's "Unreasonable Connection". It's a lot more direct than I heard it in the room! The breakout group that I was part of, talked mostly about running events and dealing with such events "not working" in some way – usually evidenced by the feeling that … Continue reading What performative gestures are killing real community in your space?→| Perfect Path
On Friday, it’ll be 34 years since I first became a father. It’s the role I’ve played most consistently (if not always brilliantly) in this lifetime. Since then that t…| Perfect Path
Chesterfield Library, Chesterfield, Massachusetts — COLLECTIVE NOUNS FOR LIBRARIANS A group of librarians is called a cardigan. A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading. A collection of Eric Carle books covered in spit-up is called a storytime. A group of exhausted mothers covered in spit-up is also called a storytime. A cluster […]| I didn't have my glasses on….
By Natalie Serianni It’s been four months since I’ve written anything. Sure, I’ve jotted down ideas. Does that count? And it’s… weird. The problem wasn’t that I wasn’t writing. The problem was that I didn’t miss it. It all started in January. I was teaching a nine-week personal essay writing class outside of my full-time […]| The Brevity Blog
Dych chi’n gallu siarad Cymraeg? (Can you speak Welsh?) It’s kind of a moot point here at We Learn Welsh, since what we think is really important is that dych chi’n gallu dysgu Cymraeg (you can learn Welsh). And this is definitely the case, because anyone can learn Welsh! The verb gallu in the previous two ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Gallu (to be able to / can) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
As a child, my siblings and I really enjoyed taking part in eisteddfodau (Eisteddfods), a traditional Welsh arts festival based around a series of contests. There’s an organisation, Urdd Gobaith Cymru (The League of Welsh Hope) that organises eisteddfodau for young people, often high-school students. One of my favourite competitions was the ymgom, which in ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Ymgom (dialogue) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
I have a bit of a soft spot for words about words – so it’s no surprise that I’m so fond of the Welsh adjective llafar. The Welsh word llafar is best translated as spoken and can refer to something done orally, vocally, or verbally. When describing speech, it often means colloquial. In older usage, ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Llafar (spoken) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
One fascinating feature of the Welsh language is the use of reflexive verbs, which are formed by adding the prefix ym– to the beginning of a verb. This prefix indicates that the subject of the action is also its recipient, making the verb reflexive in nature. Of course, words change over time, and some words ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Ymroi (to give oneself) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
One of my favourite walks as a child was to Water-Break-Its-Neck in Warren Wood, near New Radnor. I loved to watch the fierce white dŵr (water) cascade over the cerrig (rocks), amidst thick green mwsogl (moss). Water-Breaks-Its-Neck, of course, is an example of a rhaeadr (waterfall). It’s far from the only one worth visiting in Wales ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Rhaeadr (waterfall) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
When I was about eight or nine, one of my friends from England came to stay with my family and me during the school term, and she even came into school with me for one day. It was definitely a very confusing day for her, as all our lessons were in Welsh! I’m not sure ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Bocs (box) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Today’s word of the day is mislif (plural: mislifoedd), which means period or menstruation. The menstrual period is also commonly referred to as misglwyf (plural: misglwyfau), so keep an eye out for both of these variations. mislif period Mislif is a masculine noun and is only susceptible to the soft mutation. Soft mutationfislif Nasal mutationN/A ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Mislif (period) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Cymru (Wales) is famous for its miles and miles of arfordir (coast) – 1680 to be exact. In fact, aside from the land border with Lloegr (England), this small country is surrounded entirely by moroedd (seas). Môr Iwerddon (the Irish Sea), Môr Celtaidd (the Celtic Sea), Môr Cymru (St George’s Channel / Welsh Sea), and ... Read more The post Welsh Word of the Day: Traeth (beach) appeared first on We Learn Welsh.| We Learn Welsh
Do you have a hoff liw (favourite colour)? A lot of people go for porffor (purple). In Welsh as in English, this word functions mainly as an adjective, though it can also be used as a masculine noun. porffor purple It’s no coincidence that porffor starts with the letter p, just like the English translation. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Cognitive abilities shape our daily problem-solving, influencing our lifestyle, career, and health based on mental development.| GRAMMARIST
If you are a human being, you have to stop using certain words in your everyday vocabulary or risk sounding like a chatbot. That’s right. AI chatbots love peppering their texts with highly formal adjectives—we found and listed the 100 most common AI adjectives below. These descriptive words are so deeply ingrained in generative artificial … The post 100 AI Adjectives appeared first on AI Phrase Finder.| AI Phrase Finder
The mathematician John Venn was born on this day in 1834. To commemorate the occasion, here’s a poem in the form of a Venn diagram.| Brian Bilston
I just recently finished my second reading of Elantris; I first read it last year during Summer of 2023. I came late to Sanderson, being repelled by the “hard fantasy” reputation, finally starting during Covid via audiobook. Now having read almost all of his Cosmere-related novels, I realize how misguided that prejudice was. There are […]| Necropraxis
I just finished listening to the audiobook of The Blade Itself, volume one in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy. This was my first exposure to his work.| Necropraxis
Whether it’s on the way to the swyddfa (office), or in a desperate hurry to catch a trên (train), we’ve all been in a situation where we need to rush. The word rush in English generally conveys two things – that we’re under time pressure to do something, and that we’re moving very fast in ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
There's a newish CSS feature called hyphens that specifies how you want words to be hyphenated when the text wraps. But if you use it, you're going to need to make sure you're also correctly identifying the language. And to understand why that matters, we need to talk about words and syllables.| Frank M Taylor
I grew up in the 20th Century. Because of that, I suspect my first experience of the word “totem” was probably in a piece of fictional media (television, probably) where the word “totem pole” was used. That usage was likely not respectful to the Native Americans depicted in the fiction. see Reel Injun That doesn’t...| ArtLung
After breakfast, but before coffee, I went up the garden to see whether we have a couple of folding chairs in the kind of shed/cupboard thing that's on level 3. Our garden is cut into a steep hill. If you count our downstairs as level 0 then my studio is on level 1 and it … Continue reading Wandering into the web→| Perfect Path
I need to blog more. I need to write more, but I also need to release more and this is the best place I have for doing that. I caught myself giving someone feedback on their work which was really an expression of my frustration with not feeling productive myself. It's not enough to apologise … Continue reading Tuesday, 6th May 2025→| Perfect Path
I’m on the train to London and trying out Wordland on my iPad. All seems good. The editor box is left-aligned rather than centred, but I can live with that – maybe it’s an update that I haven’t noticed because I haven’t logged out on my desktop machine yet 🙂 I’m doing another round of … Continue reading Friday, 7th March 2025→| Perfect Path
Ugh, the end of last week and the weekend were wiped out by norovirus. No more details necessary. I think there’s a long-running series that will emerge here called “I’m not retired but…” because although I’m still doing lots of interesting work, I also have started taking my Audit Commission pension which doesn’t even pay … Continue reading Wednesday, 5th March 2025→| Perfect Path
When I was a kid, you'd see people who lived with paralysis or muscle-weakness as a result of contracting polio. The vaccine was first introduced in the UK in the mid-fifties and by the time I was born, at the end of 1964, we were all getting it on sugar cubes. So when I asked … Continue reading Thursday, 27th February 2025→| Perfect Path
Another day, another new app. Today I saw that Flashes is available in the iOS app store. It is supposed to be to Bluesky what Insta is to Threads, kind of. But it doesn't have a separate timeline – so if I post a picture with the app using my main bsky account all of … Continue reading Tuesday , 25th February 2025→| Perfect Path
Dipping a toe into the Wordland water. It's warmer than expected. The first thing I notice is nothing to do with the product itself, rather how ugly and cluttered my WordPress template has become. It's one of those things you don't like to think about too much. I made it less cluttered, but it still … Continue reading Monday, 24th February 2025→| Perfect Path
Dear friends, here we are again. Another long but short but ordinary but weird week. Quote of the week “Any jackass can kick a barn down. But it takes a carpenter to build one” – Sam Rayburn Doodle of the week What’s on my mind Heartbeats The group I was part of at Hard Art … Continue reading Newsletter 25-03→| Perfect Path
Dear friends and neighbours near and far, prepare yourselves for the shock of a second newsletter before the end of January. Doodle of the week Quote of the week “Boundaries are what we tell someone we will do, they don’t require the other person to do anything”. Dr Becky Kennedy talking about parent/child relationships in … Continue reading Newsletter 25-02→| Perfect Path
a reverse-chronological list of things I’ve posted today to lloyddavis.micro.blog – replies aren’t included 19:16 – : Saw the Bob Dylan movie. This may already be obvious to you, but I’d still rather be Pete Seeger. 10:33 – : “Never mind, change the subject, are you watching Martin Clunes?” This is an experiment in trying … Continue reading microbloggage 2025-01-21→| Perfect Path
a reverse-chronological list of things I’ve posted today to lloyddavis.micro.blog – replies aren’t included 07:55 – : Time check: it’s the last day of my fifties… This is an experiment in trying to pull together all the things that end up in all the places.| Perfect Path
a reverse-chronological list of things I’ve posted today to lloyddavis.micro.blog – replies aren’t included 09:41 – : People outside the UK, what’s wrong with this picture? (incorrect and misleading answers only, please) 07:39 – : In Glasgow to see the massive underground turbine that will supply clean, renewable energy to the whole city. There’s a … Continue reading microbloggage 2024-12-13→| Perfect Path
Last year, I wrote about wanting something a bit like dopplr, something to remind me of who is where IRL. This morning, via John Gruber, I see that Ev Williams is bringing us such a something. Of course I signed up straight away… have you met me? At first glance, after first coffee, but still … Continue reading Mozi along now→| Perfect Path
a reverse-chronological list of things I’ve posted today to lloyddavis.micro.blog – replies aren’t included 10:14 – : In the style of the “how old are you in internet years?” meme. I realise that I’m “put up with parsing an RSS feed and making it into a data structure, rather than looking for a JSON version … Continue reading microbloggage 2024-12-11→| Perfect Path
This is mostly for Dave but I welcome eye-rolling discussion from all. I’ve been doing a thing for a little while now, but only Dave has asked about it. And so, in our cozy, little internet for two, I’m just going to talk to him about it now. Dave, hello, old friend. Thank you for … Continue reading micro digestion→| Perfect Path
I’ll never be a consistent weeknoter – at least in the sense of consistently posting week by week. I’m consistent in my irregularity – I just looked and it’s almost exactly a year since my last one. So this is December 2024. I’ve been looking forward to this (in the way that people say to … Continue reading Weeknote 24-49→| Perfect Path
a reverse-chronological list of things I’ve posted today to lloyddavis.micro.blog – replies aren’t included 13:02 – Audioblog: Wed 4 Dec 2024: If I’ve done this right, the feed should be at lloyddavis.micro.blog/podcast.x… 10:44 – : “The Observer” is to the chattering classes what “The Spirit of the Blitz” is to the Clarkson/Farage axis. You don’t … Continue reading microbloggage 2024-12-04→| Perfect Path
The situation: after 4½ years of pandemic-encouraged working from home, organisations are still trying to get people back into the office and it’s still not working. #tuttlela – folk in…| Perfect Path
When you’re learning a new iaith (language), it’s tempting to focus on memorising lots of nouns and adjectives. They’re easier to relate to everyday life, and much less likely to present confusing grammatical challenges. But adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions are just as important. They’re key if you ever want to be able to use Welsh ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
There’s a unique magic in seeing someone’s face light up when you speak to them in their native language. That’s exactly why I created this guide. I’ve compiled 1,000 of the most practical and essential Japanese words and phrases—the ones you actually need to start communicating and building bridges. This is your first step toward […]| Writing Beginner
Ka jingïakren ïasuk hapdeng ka Sorkar India bad ki seng kieng atiar ka thañ shatei lam mihngi ka Ri India, kum ka NSCN (IM), ULFA bad khamtam bad ka Hynñiewtrep Liberation Council (HNLC), ka donkam ia ka jingïatai paidbah kaba sani. Ka paw ba kine ki seng ki la kubur ban ïakren hapoh ki kyndon jong ka Riti Synshar ka Ri India. Kumta ha ka jingrakhe ia ka Republic Day to ngin ia thir nia halor ka jingïadei ka Ri Hynñiewtrep bad ka Ri India. The post Ka Republic Day, HNLC bad Jingïakre...| RAIOT
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, recently released the state anthem in Tura, which generated a fair bit of controversy. One of the criticisms about the anthem was made by the Jaintia Students’ Union, wherein they demanded corrections be made to the anthem by removing the English words and replacing them with Jaintia. The post Does Meghalaya State Anthem Discriminate Against the Jaintia People? appeared first on RAIOT.| RAIOT
We, the undersigned academicians, research scholars and students in various institutions, express our deep concern at the recent news of violence that has been unleashed… The post Appeal for Peace in Manipur appeared first on RAIOT.| RAIOT
मेरा नाम एंजेला जी रंगद / Angela G. Rangad है। मैं KAM मेघालय से साउथ शिलौंग से MLA / एम०एल०ए० पद के लिए निर्दलीय उम्मीदवार… The post एंजेला रंगद साउथ शिलौंग के लिए क्या करेंगी? appeared first on RAIOT.| RAIOT
Lah palat Hynniew bnai nga la rung sha ki їing jong phi bad pynithuh їalade bad ban pynpaw ia ka jingthmu jong nga ba nga… The post Ki Kam Ban Pynurlong Ha East Shillong : Wanpynhun Kharsyntiew appeared first on RAIOT.| RAIOT
Lah phra bnai mynta nga la wan rung sha ki їing jong phi ban pynithuh їalade bad ban pynpaw ia ka jingthmu jong nga ban… The post Ki Kam Ban Pynurlong Ha South Shillong : Angela Rangad appeared first on RAIOT.| RAIOT
This collectively written explanatory note by KAM Meghalaya on the economic crisis of Meghalaya is being shared with the hope that the citizens engage actively… The post Meghalaya’s Economy: From Better to Best or Stuck at the Worst in India? appeared first on RAIOT.| RAIOT
A Note by Gertrude Lamare| RAIOT
Before they gather any more digital dust, here are a few dozen links on a linguistic theme – etymology, grammar, slang, dialect, gesture, writing, spelling, animal communication, etc. – for your re…| Sentence first
Image credit: WordPress Free Media Library Wandering Among Words 7: Gramarye If, as Alice Hoffman is everywhere quoted, “Books may well be the only true magic,” then she is only followi…| Calmgrove
When learning a new language, the numbers one to ten are definitely some of the most useful words to have in your arsenal! Today we’re going to talk about the Welsh number pump, which means five. pump five In old Welsh writings, this word was more likely to appear as pymp or pimp, but pump ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Wandering among Words 6: Awe I’m no etymologist but I do like exploring the genealogies of words: quite often these interrelated family trees reveal the real power of both the spoken and the written word, a kind of magic that’s so much stronger than the weak usage ancient roots are treated to over time. I’ve … Continue reading Awe, or just plain Aw?| Calmgrove
Wandering among Words 4: Strangers What links a popular American TV series set in the 1930s, the 2016 UK referendum, and the End of the World? There will be a bit of wandering in this post whi…| Calmgrove
The Welsh word meaning to move is symud, although as you’ll see, it’s not really as broad as its English equivalent. Read on to discover when to use it and when to symud i ffwrdd (move away) from this simple word! symud to move The above clip is me pronouncing symud in my mid-Wales accent. ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Despite not seeing it very often, the Welsh have more than one word for that lovely white stuff that occasionally falls out of the sky during the cold months of the year! The most common term for snow in Welsh is eira, a word which most learners will have encountered in their textbook at some ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
Stories have power. We all know this. Jesus taught love in parables. Aesop’s wisdom was embedded in fables. Biographers tell life stories. Stories touch our hearts, tickle our funnybones, challenge us, inform us, inspire us. And sometimes stories entrap us. I have listened over the last year to one person’s stories about me, stories that […]| Galen Pearl
Sometimes the littlest words are the most useful! One example of a ‘little word’ that can definitely come in handy when speaking Welsh is er. In English, people tend to use this word when they’re not sure what to say next. In Welsh, it means although. er although The exact same word exists in Cornish, ... Read more| We Learn Welsh
On May 29, 2025, Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinched victory in the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling éclaircissement in the 21st round of the finals. This triumph marked a remarkable comeback for Zaki, who had finished as the runner-up in 2024. His dedication — practicing over 40 hours a … Continue reading Challenging Words from the 2025 Spelling Bee Championship| Atkins Bookshelf
This list features easy unscramble words to get you started. They are perfect for kids, beginners, or just some good ole' brain practice.| Writing Beginner
I finally make it happen, with the high demand for design requests. I decided to expand to a team setup and help the teams with their design effort. So far, I only created a discord server for the studio. I’m taking the approach of slow-paced. 58 creatives will focus on clients who are in web3 […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
It has been way too long since I get my hand back to 3d. Holiday time, my own time! Blender is really amazing because it’s free and open-source, there is many tutorials on youtube that help me to a quick start. Here are some attempt for fun 😀| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
I remember back in the days when I worked in stealth startups. Every doings have to be in secret like if the idea leaks out, the business is ruined. I was never been a fan of that style, all my designs were done under the assumption. Since early 2021, I started working in web3 space, […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
Back in 2017, I was actively looking to join blockchain projects, not only the tech sounds cool but I truly believe in the decentralized movement. Early this year, I was very luck to encounter a client who introduce me the world of web3. I guess many will ask what does web3 means? Here is an […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
Since begining of 2021, I am very lucky to work with Senary Venture. I always wanted to work in blockchain technologies, I remember the job hunting back in 2017. Not only for cryptocurrency but how might we use this techonology to create a decentralized and automously society. I think this was the big question I […]| Chiali Tsai – User Experience Consultant
I'm very happy to let you know that I have created my first cryptoArt, you can buy it from OpenSea. :)| Chiali Tsai - User Experience Consultant
Welcome everyone who has an update to share for May! We are five months into our words and I am hoping that this month you are finding unexpected things with your word! An "ah-ha" moment or two perhaps! The link up is at the end of this post and I am eager to see how| As Kat Knits
Considering EcclesiastesThe School of Mankind (Considering Ecclesiastes) The Beam (Considering Ecclesiastes) Definitions of True Love (Considering Ecclesiastes) Work Forces (Considering| Rambling Ever On
Saying that "language evolves" is no enough to dismiss complaints about the misuse of words, since "language erodes" is just as valid, but without the suggestion of progress. Read more (9 min, 2300 words).| Everything Studies
Back when I was an intern at Ice Cube Press, I sometimes attended events and classes with my boss. A few years ago, Steve was teaching a writing course every Monday night in another city an hour away. I came along for one class. During the drive back home, I revealed to him that I […]| Editor's Quill
We’ve heard the saying before: a strong voice is a must. But a common problem writers complain about is that their writing is dry and boring. Many factors play a role in voice, but there are two that have the most impact. One is word choice, the other sentence structure. Yes, other issues can hurt […]| Editor's Quill
Most of us have watched too much Star Wars. If you have watched zero Star Wars, congratulations! You have watched a perfect amount of Star Wars. Try not to be fucking annoying about it. This is however, the rock-bottom tier in perfect amounts of Star Wars watching. Maybe though, you would actually like to watch… Continue reading The Perfect Amount of Star Wars| Sjef van Gaalen
Greetings Fellow Word Guru's! I have written this post "earlier" (last week) as I am in Erie on vacation right now. April... our fourth month with our word and hopefully we are finding our feet firmly on the path with our word. Or, are you like me, struggling a bit this month? Either place is| As Kat Knits
We did it again on Friday morning. Sorry if you wanted to come but didn’t see a reminder. It seems (to me) to be working, whatever it is and whatever it’s supposed to be for. I realised today for …| Perfect Path
🌟 Here’s a handpicked collection of powerful words of wisdom—some timeless, some fresh, all designed to inspire clarity, courage, and compassion in everyday life. Whether you’re sharing them with your children or reflecting on them yourself, these quotes are like soul vitamins. 🧠 Classic Words of Wisdom “The only true wisdom is in knowing you […]| Dreams Quote
These quotes about the power of words will help you to use your words intentionally, and to make an impact on others and the world. Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. Edgar Allan Poe These quotes from Emily Dickinson, Homer, Ernest Hemingway, all convey the power […]| Dreams Quote
Looking for the perfect slogan? Whether you're branding a business, launching a campaign, or just trying to sound cooler -- you've come to the right place.| Writing Beginner
It’s been a while since I’ve let my thoughts wander freely on the page. Somewhere along the way, I began to avoid writing—not intentionally, but gradually, like slipping into silence without realiz…| Void Thoughts
I was going to write something on Facebook, but Nick was a blogger and so this belongs here. I heard this afternoon that my dear friend Nick Booth died yesterday after a fall at the weekend. ItR…| Perfect Path
Ink on tracing paper, thread, corrugated plastic. This is how I remember her / This is how I want to remember her / This is how I want her to be remembered The post This is how I remember her, 2015 appeared first on Charlene Lam.| Charlene Lam
Hello, The family and I were enjoying “Paddington in Peru” last night when Mr Wordfoolery gave me a lead on the Portuguese history of marmalade. Naturally, as a marmalade fan I had to d…| Wordfoolery
In the wake of the unpredictable twists and turns that seem to characterize today’s headlines — be it in politics, weather, or celebrity behavior — the word “capricious” is more r…| Atkins Bookshelf
This is your ultimate guide to short bio examples. Writing about yourself is hard, but this blog post is here to help you craft the perfect mini introduction.| Writing Beginner
