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There's a Word for That: Wayfinding
As a trained technical writer and a former museum employee, wayfinding signs (signs used to tell people where to go) intrigue me. I recently came across this one and had to wonder what the designer was thinking when they put it together. So, this week I’d love to hear your thoughts on this sign. Is there a word for that? You might have to use more than one word, but leave a comment with what you think this sign is trying to tell us. … Read entire article »
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There's a Word for That: Scuttle part 2
Greetings all. Sorry I missed my “There’s a Word for That” post last week. One of my recent blogging hurdles is that I spent a week in a location where internet access was VERY expensive, and I am too cheap to shell out the big bucks for things I think should be free. Anyway, on with the show. I loved all the comments with your thoughts on the definition of the word Scuttle. Here I thought I was going to be original in my association of the word with the bird in the little Mermaid movie. I guess we children of the 90’s (and moms of the 00’s) all think alike. My other “personal” definition was to move like a crab, which many of you mentioned as well. So, it turns out … Read entire article »
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There’s a Word for That: Scuttle
When I first decided to start doing these posts every Wednesday, I really did not think they would be my only posts. However, the last couple weeks have presented some interesting blogging roadblocks, which you’ll have to hear more about later. So, this week, we’re going to try things a little differently. I’ve got a word, and I want you to leave a comment with what that word means to you. You might have multiple definitions for it, but they all have to be yours. No fair copying from Webster’s Dictionary. The word is… SCUTTLE Looking forward to reading your comments! … Read entire article »
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There’s a Word for That: Mealtimes
What are you eating? Apparently that depends on when you are eating. At mealtime, Craig and I often discuss if we are eating lunch, dinner, supper, and so on. Do you know the difference? Wikipedia says that “Dinner is the name of the main meal of the day. Depending upon region and/or social class, it may be the second or third meal of the day. Originally, dinner referred to the first meal of a two-meal day, a … Read entire article »
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There's a Word for That
Many bloggers do a post every Wednesday of only pictures. They call it “Wordless Wednesday”. That seems sort of sacreligious for a writer-type, so I’ve decided to try something a little different. I want to spend Wednesdays thinking about special words and phrases, some real and some pretend, and about what these words and phrases are used for, and how they came to be. So…. What word do you use for the act of skipping forward on your pre-recorded DVR shows? Craig and I say “Schwink it.” Carina shouts, “Push the yellow button!”. I’m not really sure how schwink it came to be, but it is very singular in its meaning (at least in our household) so it works well. Please leave a comment with what you say, and why, if you know. Note: … Read entire article »
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