“Writers have no real area of expertise. They are merely generalists with a highly inflamed sense of punctuation.”~Lorrie Moore American writer, critic, and essayist Lorrie Moore was born on this day in 1957.
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“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.”~Karen Blixen Danish author Karen Blixen was born on this day in 1885.
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“I know from my experience it is up to the working people to save themselves. The only way they can save themselves is by a strong working-class movement.” ~Rose Schneiderman Polish-born American labor organizer, feminist, and labor union leader Rose Schneiderman was born on this day in 1882.
Wednesday Word for January 31, 2024
Today’s word comes from the news. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government a situation in which a large group of people try to take political control of their own country with violence History From the Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from … Continue reading Wednesday Word for January 31, 2024
Wednesday Word for June 15, 2022
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition The offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.A violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state.The betrayal of a trust; breach of faith; treachery. History The first known … Continue reading Wednesday Word for June 15, 2022
Wednesday Word for May 11, 2022
Today’s word came from a newspaper article. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To abolish by authoritative action.To treat as nonexistent: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility).To put aside; put an end to. History The first known use of abrogate was circa … Continue reading Wednesday Word for May 11, 2022
Wednesday Word for April 27, 2022
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people.Perversion of integrity.A departure from the original or from what is pure or correct. History The first known use of corruption, was in the 14th century. The word … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 27, 2022
Wednesday Word for April 20, 2022
Today’s word came from a Facebook post. It came in the form of a survey. I thought I knew what it meant, but I was wrong. 🙃 Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech verb Definition To enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university.To be … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 20, 2022
Wednesday Word for March 30, 2022
Today’s word came from the news. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition A person who hates or distrusts humankindAn antisocial, cynical, or unfriendly person History The first known use of misanthrope was in 1683. The word comes from the Greek misanthrōpos hating humankind, from misein to hate + anthrōpos … Continue reading Wednesday Word for March 30, 2022
Wednesday Word for October 14, 2020
Today’s word comes from First Reader. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition The act of discomfiting. The state of being discomfited. Archaic: Defeat in battle; rout. History This word was first used in the 14th century, as meaning to find discomfiting. From the Middle English, from Anglo-French descumfit, past … Continue reading Wednesday Word for October 14, 2020
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