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    The Use of Words

     In 1920 Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a complete story in six words. He won. Later, he considered it his best work. The power and beauty… Read more “The Use of Words”

    February 8, 2016February 8, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    My Christmas Discovery . . . beyond the gift

    We all love the gift that keeps on giving. As one of my gifts this season, I received a Kindle Paper White. To be honest, I am… Read more “My Christmas Discovery . . . beyond the gift”

    January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    It is Still Among Us

    Word crafting is still alive. It has been diluted over time, but there are true artisans still in our midst. Allow me to give you a tiny… Read more “It is Still Among Us”

    February 9, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Three More Lost Words

    When discussing words that have lost their effectiveness or, by misuse, their definition I have come across three more words that need a lifeline: 1. Literally .… Read more “Three More Lost Words”

    December 9, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Three Lost Words

    I recently finished a book, Mrs. Poe, by Lynn Cullen. It is a good book, by the way, but she wrote a line (among many) that caught my attention: “To… Read more “Three Lost Words”

    December 1, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    A Good Read and Lesson in Writing

    Our faith in possibility may be glorious, but it’s easy to forget that one possibility is always failure.  –Sarah Churchwell Turning the last page of this book… Read more “A Good Read and Lesson in Writing”

    April 14, 2014April 14, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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