Category Archives: pronunciation

  1. Pecans, Emus, and Vertebrae

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    April 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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  2. Political Women, Dog Whistles, and Lady Bird

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    August 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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    Category: Euphemisms, libraries, politics, pronunciation, Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , ,

  3. Hepburn, Thatcher, and the Great Vowel Shift

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    August 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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  4. Sparky Sweets, Hungry Women, and Duck Fat

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    September 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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    Category: Guys Read, pronunciation, taste | Tags: , , , , , , ,

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