Hey Peeps, too busy writing SOL-2 for more than just a short post. I just wanted to let you know about a free thesaurus program I found on SourceForge.net that’s pretty cool. You can find out more about it at Artha’s project home page. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a free…
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Friday Feeds… And the winners are:
Bitter Bending Machines Friday Giftures | Ben’s Bitter Blog Vending machines are way of life for many. People are so busy with their stupid jobs or running from work to school to practice to the grocery store to practice to home, that they don’… Source: Bitter Bending Machines Friday Giftures | Ben’s Bitter…
Friday Feeds Enjoy
Scary Season Friday Giftures | Ben’s Bitter Blog According to my daughter, we are in spooky season. It’s kind of funny that she seems to like it so much considering that she is afraid of just about everything. But hey, aren’t w… Source: Scary Season Friday Giftures | Ben’s Bitter Blog David…
Friday Feed: this weeks fav’s from my WP feed.
When Aging Stops: Fruit Flies, Little Old Ladies and the Late-Life Mortality Plateau | Paula Reed Nancarrow Hang around a few evolutionary biologists sometime. I did last week on the Tubes and Wires. You will come across an interesting phrase: “late-life mortality plateau.” This refers to a phenomenon ob… Source: When Aging Stops: Fruit Flies,…
She’s a he?…..The following comments are just My personal opinions… get over it.
Hey Peeps, I’m apologizing in advance because I about to display my ignorance… I’d met some transgender folks through my children in the past then recently someone dear to my heart came out to me as transgender, hearing those painful words of self loathing broke my heart. But that’s not where my stubborn ignorance comes…
This would have been a lot funnier if the English teacher knew his/her grammar.
When I was browsing the web, I came across this irate, profanity laced letter to an English teacher. While I found the teacher’s handling of it amusing, it’s also somewhat appalling. Yes, this missive is filled with errors, but so are the teacher’s corrections. Now, I’m not claiming to be a grammarian. I’m not a…
Profane vs Profanity?
My love for creative profanity has been well documented in some of my earlier writings (although my satirical skills are still in their infancy, thus explaining my joyful potty mouth.) But, seriously Peeps, is there anything more entertaining then well crafted insults that ignore the boundaries of good taste? Is profanity limited to the bad…
How can I avoid going “down the rabbit hole” when writing a research paper?
Answer by Candace Vianna: One of the nice things about academic writing is it follows a standard format. I don’t know what grade-level you are writing too but I’m assuming it’s high school/secondary school or higher. Your instructor should have given you a rubric detailing all the elements needed to satisfy the assignment. If he/she…
How do I start and keep writing stories? I always want to but never was able to actually write something.
Answer by Clarence Sherrick: Get yourself a small easy to carry writing book. As well as a writing device. Keep these with you as often as possible. Even when in the restroom. Whenever you are sitting, standing or waiting for something at some length. Write a quick short passage on anything or anyone going on…
Nowadays, literally is used interchangeably with figuratively, is this truly acceptable? Does this constitute an erosion of the English l…
Answer by Candace Vianna: No, to the first part. These are not interchangeable. They are antonyms. Literally means without interpretation or embellishment, exactly as stated. Figuratively means you’re not being literal, you’re using figures of speech or are speaking metaphorically. The second part of the question is more difficult to pin down. Language evolves with…
