Don't you really think its time we slowed down and put some thought into the #words we are using.
Perhaps we need to value words more, appreciate their nuances and imprecision, understand that they can can different meanings depending on how they are combined?
I'm so tired of trying to fathom rushed emails and post replies
I doubt that #GenAI use is helping
Please, can we just slow down and take some care with our use of words?
#dailyhandwriting
#sylvin
13. what is your favorite kind of weather?
This india ink is not as thick as some, and feathers on thin paper. On this cardstock it looks okay!
India inks and acrylic inks both use pigment (vs dyes), for added lightfastness and permanence, as well as greatly increased archival lifespan when decently kept.
Shellac is typically in india inks, while acrylic inks use acrylic binders, I think.
Thick shellac ink would not be good in a fountain pen.
rev. 5 of wands
king of pentacles
Dodged strife and imagery of a bird, and agriculture themes repeated from previous draws, perhaps.
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Biopic is a portmanteau of "biographical picture".
Hence, it should be pronounced BIOpic. It does not rhyme with myopic. Stop it. :D #English #words #pronunciation
The terms appeared in govt memos, in ofcl & unofficial agency guidance & in other docs. Some ordered the removal of these #words from public-facing websites, or the elimination of other materials (including #school curricula) in which they might be included.
Some agency managers advised caution in the terms’ usage w/o instituting a ban. Additionally, the presence of some terms was used to automatically flag for review some #grant proposals & contracts in conflict w/ #Trump’s #ExecutiveOrders.
These #Words Are Disappearing in the New #Trump Administration
As Trump seeks to purge the federal government of “woke” initiatives, agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents.
#language #lexicon #idiocracy #law #FreeSpeech #hate #bigotry #WhiteSupremacy #MaleSupremacy #heterosexism #USpol
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/07/us/trump-federal-agencies-websites-words-dei.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3U4.jG-_.8PguMhaAVg8I&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
"Every" was originally a compound of two words in Old English: æfre (ever) + ælc (each), the former added for emphasis. You'll find "euerich" and the like in Chaucer.
It’s #BarbieDay! Do you know where her name comes from? Here’s a short about its etymology! https://youtube.com/shorts/6JomSLg9uKQ
It’s #AmerigoVespucciDay! We tell the story of how the continent got his name, and some of its surprising etymological connections, in our video about the Americano cocktail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvFhs5jwuC4
surmount
/verb/
a : to prevail over : overcome
surmount an obstacle
b : to get to the top of : climb
c : to stand or lie at the top of
d : obsolete : to surpass in quality or attainment : excel
"[...] the gods need no companions and they surmount death" he explained.
#WordOfTheDay #Words #Writing #WritingCommunity #EnglishLanguage
Quote is from video by Prof. Sam Vaknin, reflecting on the rise of narcissism and the recent passing of Gene Heckman and his wife:
Happy #InternationalWomansDay! While it may seem like a slightly odd way to mark this day, our video about “Chauvinism” explores some of the origins of misogyny and the early roots of feminism. https://youtu.be/iLuJ-BUSNcI
"These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration"
"... agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid, according to a compilation of government documents."
#Black is on the list, White is not
#women are on the list, men are not
#LGBTQ is on the list, straight is not
#immigrants are on the list, nationals are not
Those of us being erased comprise more than 50% of the electorate. Just sayin.
It’s #NationalCerealDay! The history of cereal, and breakfast generally, is surprisingly fascinating – and we talked about how the names and times of standard mealtimes developed, the origins of cereal, and their connection to inventions and creativity in our video on “Create” https://youtu.be/SpA91dLJuI4
Too many humans know it all but can't answer a simple question.
~ Maxim M. Entropy
