Musings
What are pleonasms? They are redundant redundancies! A pleonasm, as defined by Dictionary.com, is “the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.” Such as “redundant redundancies.” They are difficult to spot because of habits we have formed in our speech patterns, particularly when we believe using more words (adjectives in particular) provides clarity…
Read MoreThese days are interesting, to say the least. It is certainly a difficult time for those who have suffered from the Coronavirus, and many have passed. Quarantine resulting from the threat of Coronavirus is challenging on many fronts. In my anecdotal experience, most of the people I know are handling it well. Some are a…
Read MoreWell it has taken a very long time, a lot of growth and learning, and seemingly the patience of Job to finally have this book ready for the public. My first thought: WHEW! It took a long time to get here. Those who have said publishing a book is a ton of work had it…
Read MoreMost people write email. This is probably the main form of professional communication. Typically we write whatever comes to mind and send it. After all, we have to communicate with others, so no problem. Right? But email is dangerous! Why? Because people make judgments about you based on your email communications. It is possible to…
Read MoreHave something to say? Most people do, even if they do not always say it. That has been changing in recent years with the rise of social media, particularly as it concerns the airing of personal problems or expressing political opinions. But what about the student given an assignment in class to write a two-page…
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