Category Archives: Language

Book Report

Posted on August 8, 2021 by sputterpub

My problem with a lot of books these days,at least the ones the Kindle hawks to me,has less to do with failure to amazethan the extent of the banality.Not only do I know too frequentlythe words I’ll see before I … Continue reading →

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Etymophilia

Posted on July 18, 2021 by sputterpub

I once was a person who heardsignificance in every word.I spent so much timeloving cadence and rhyme,I didn’t see speech as absurd.

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FWIW (para lo que vale)

Posted on May 12, 2021 by sputterpub

No resolution ever worked for me.I mean, I’ve made some changes now and then,but never were they triggered verbally,supported by a rite, or sealed Amen.And May the 5th was never naturallyoccasion for commemorating whenan oath is made. But I’ll try, … Continue reading →

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Word Dimension

Posted on March 5, 2021 by sputterpub

In love with language all my life, I’ve learned a lot of origins. I studied Greek and Latin, read Old Norse, and even turned a little toward the Sanskrit, with a peek at proto-English etymology. I’ve always been a reader, … Continue reading →

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End of the Era

Posted on December 30, 2020 by sputterpub

I think I learned to read when I was five,and ever since I’ve pored and written much.Romantic as a teenager, aliveto origin and nuance, I am sucha language addict that I comprehendthe character of words more ways than most.I’ve learned … Continue reading →

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Ninfo

Posted on November 1, 2020 by sputterpub

Enjoying cannabis for 50 years,we hungered for some facts about the stuff.Outlawed no science looked, and it appearswe still can’t get, of useful facts, enough. And business interests lobbied to concealthe truth about cholesterol and fat.We sought the best and … Continue reading →

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Grains of Salt

Posted on September 1, 2020 by sputterpub

I’ve heard it claimed more often than I need that something said a lot must hold some truth. The argument is used by folks who feed on propaganda, typecasts, and uncouth attempts to sort us into pigeonholes that don’t apply … Continue reading →

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Hearing What Was Said

Posted on August 27, 2020 by sputterpub

He said he feared she’d figure out just what a duck he is. His language cracked her can with doubt and flattened all the fizz. Her second self-described as tense and though she disagreed, the stress with him waxed so … Continue reading →

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IVV

Posted on August 20, 2020 by sputterpub

“In vino veritas” is not quite true, unless by “true” we really mean “sincere.” While alcohol can dis-inhibit you, it won’t increase your honesty at all. The qualities you tried to hide from view – embarrassments and actions causing shame … Continue reading →

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Futility

Posted on August 15, 2020 by sputterpub

The future isn’t boding well, and yet, I’m doubtful that it ever has before. Supposed to learn from history, we let today distract. Instead of knowing more, we act as if it’s different. We forget, we never knew or, even … Continue reading →

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