Category Archives: pronunciation
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Pecans, Emus, and Vertebrae
Leave a commentApril 22, 2021 by libroshombre
You’d think after three decades in Alaska my hackles wouldn’t still rise when someone pronounces “pecan” as if they’re …
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Political Women, Dog Whistles, and Lady Bird
Leave a commentAugust 17, 2016 by libroshombre
“The Politics Book” popped up during a recent foray to the public library. My old librarian’s eye was attracted …
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Hepburn, Thatcher, and the Great Vowel Shift
Leave a commentAugust 14, 2016 by libroshombre
Katherine Hepburn once said, “To keep your character intact you cannot stoop to filthy acts. It makes it easier …
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Sparky Sweets, Hungry Women, and Duck Fat
Leave a commentSeptember 10, 2015 by libroshombre
A pal of mine recently passed along an article about Thug Notes, a YouTube series in which classic literature is …
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