D.K. Wall's Blog, page 14
March 12, 2023
Language Barrier
A British author asked if a common phrase would be misunderstood by Americans. The responses confirmed a language barrier.
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March 5, 2023
Deadlines
As I fight to meet deadlines this week, my mind couldn't help but turn to young Ian and his little, tiny book report that's due soon.
February 27, 2023
When Does Spring Begin?
When I asked readers "When does spring begin?" I offered three choices, but you came back with more varied answers.
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February 26, 2023
Kitchen Mishap
Our quiet evening of dinner preparation took an unexpected turn when a kitchen mishap created an unexpected part of our meal.
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February 22, 2023
An Ambush of Widows
Two widows discover their husbands who apparently never knew each other were murdered together and must find the killer.
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February 19, 2023
Dinner Date Disaster
While we were enjoying a great meal and bottle of wine in a special restaurant, we witnessed someone else having a dinner date disaster.
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February 16, 2023
Polysyndeton and Asyndeton
Polysyndeton and Asyndeton—Two words for the price of one this week. Isn't that exciting and fun and interesting and educational?
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February 12, 2023
Snow Day
Growing up in the Southern part of the USA, a snow day meant the best thing possible—a day off from school.
February 9, 2023
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
Six friends vacation in a secluded cabin deep in the woods, but someone doesn't want any of them to go home alive.
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Hobnob
My use of hobnob in a conversation earlier this week left me wondering where the word comes from, so let me share what I found.
