Word Whisperer

I love memes. Or, I like memes that I find interesting. So I’ve been tagged by Todd; he encouraged anyone interested to play along. Did I notice that it’s an old meme? Yes, I did. 1. What is the best classic you were “forcedâ€� to read in school (and why)? 2. What was the worst classic you were forced to endure (and why)? 3. Which classic should ....

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A short while back, I was asked to pitch a column article idea to the editor of one of my favourite publications. The pitch went fine and she asked me to write the article. I was so excited. I’ve been admiring the magazine for ages - my reluctant mentor introduced me to it at the beginning of this year. No, I won’t say who my reluctant mentor is; I ....

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Now you know. LOL and OMW are my favourites, followed by OMG, BRB, ROFL and WTF. Sometimes, not very often, I’ll use IMHO, TMI and LMIMP. Please do not google the last one — it’s a tad dirty. I might even use ROFLOL. I think it conveys a better image than ROFL. But here’s the thing: I dislike it when other people who are not my friends or immediate ....

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I have spent lots of time reading Brazen Careerist these last two or three months.  I read something that made me think. Well, with her blog, I’m always reading something that makes me think. Or cry. But this was extra special. Am I too critical of typos? Do they really detract that much from a message if I can understand what the writer means? Or is the writer arrogant ....

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Open letter to all magazine editors I am your loyal reader, yes, the one who’s been reading your publication religiously for [insert period here]. I love nothing better than reading your magazine, whether it is offline or online. To me, a typical Sunday afternoon means reading your magazine (other magazines, too) at Exclusive Books, Vida or Melissa’s. Wif a cigar if it isn’t too windy. It entertains me, and ....

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I’m a girly girl. This means I love me shoes. The Prada Ruffle Sandals is a fabulous conversation starter. I’d never be able to wear something like this, though - I have thick ankles. :(  But it’s wonderfully OTT. One day, I’ll spoil myself with these Gold Platform Slingbacks. I like the simple design. The Suede Scales Pump is another strangely designed shoe that I can ....

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(Beware: Gratuitous linking) Two people inspired me to write this post: John McIntyre’s Strunk-stuck post and Gustav Bertram. Gustav and I had an email discussion on grammar - well, sort of. He wanted to know which books would help him to write better. Never mind that he already does; he knows the difference between everyday and every day. Anywho. So what do I use? ....

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