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Aug 7

Oxford Dictionary’s new words are making me fragile

It’s that time of year again. No, I don’t mean back-to-school time. I don’t even mean college football season. Of course I’m talking about the time of year when Dictionary.com publishes its list of words added to the online dictionary. And once again I am left sitting at my desk…

Dictionary

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Oxford Dictionary’s new words are making me fragile
Oxford Dictionary’s new words are making me fragile
Dictionary

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Jul 29

Leap of faith

It’s been a long time since I let peer pressure get the best of me, but a few years ago, I took a leap off of a 30-foot platform because of peer pressure from a bunch of teenagers. I went zip lining. Let’s get this straight: I had no intention…

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Jul 29

Alive women don’t wear plaid either

I went shopping the other day and realized, to my horror, that plaid clothes are making a comeback. The mere thought of this makes me shudder. I’m not a big fan of plaid clothing…

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Jul 29

Signs you might be turning forty-something-or-other

As I write this, I am quickly approaching my forty-something-or-other birthday. The more I think about what I want for my birthday, the more I have to be honest and say I’d really just love a nap. That, my friends, is a sure sign you have reached the top of…

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Jul 29

Don’t expect to understand mom until you are one

I’ve written before about wishing there was an early warning system for when your child is about to do something for the last time … last time he’ll willingly hold your hand when you pick him up from school, last time she’ll ever need a bottle, last time he’ll be…

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Jul 29

Spacing out on grammar rules

Years ago, I had an editor from Chicago send me an email asking me to stop using two spaces after my periods when submitting my columns to his professional journal. In a “voice” dripping with superiority, I sent him a reply that said I was following the grammar rule for…

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Spacing out on grammar rules
Spacing out on grammar rules

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Jul 14, 2022

Finding Dante’s 10th Circle in the UK

Having never driven in England before, I’m not sure what we were thinking when we recklessly decided to rent a car for two days to drive around the Cotswolds. We knew we wanted to visit Jane Austen’s house, Winchester Cathedral and random castles along the way, and there wasn’t a…

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Finding Dante’s 10th Circle in the UK
Finding Dante’s 10th Circle in the UK

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Apr 13, 2022

Poor Woman’s Wine Tour

My husband and I lived in Southern Oregon for nearly two decades in the heart of the Umpqua Valley. During those years vineyards were popping up all over the Pacific Northwest, and our valley was no exception. However, we were also young parents with two small kids, living off humble…

Pepsi

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Poor Woman’s Wine Tour
Poor Woman’s Wine Tour
Pepsi

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Apr 3, 2022

SOME WORDS AND PHRASES NEED TO BE LOST FOREVER, AT THE END OF THE DAY

I don’t know about you, but in 2022, I hope I never have to hear the words “asking for a friend,” “supply chain,” or “you’re on mute” again. Apparently, I’m not alone. In fact, Lake Superior State University recently published its 2022 List of Banished Words and all three…

Words

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Words

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Apr 3, 2022

IN DEFENSE OF A LOVE THAT IS FOUND IN SURPRISING PLACES

It’s the season of valentines, and to be honest, I kind of don’t care. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of love. It’s just that my understanding of love has evolved over the years to the point that Feb. 14 is just another day. In my elementary…

Valentines Day

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Valentines Day

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Eileen Gault Burmeister

Eileen Gault Burmeister

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Storyteller, writer, editor, photographer, fascinated by words, forever reading the room.

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