Having an affinity for words and their meanings has proven to be one of the most fun things about writing for me. I like to peruse my notebook for words I have saved that resonate. I hate to think we would give in to AI for our word choice decisions, but that seems to be the way. Nice piece; I enjoyed it!
Thank you! I enjoy wordplay, too, and I come across words all the time that intrigue me either because they are unfamiliar or being used in an unfamiliar way. I have another essay on the word “peckish” and one on tariffs being imposed on words imported into English. The last is satire but these days you never know! Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
I hate it when there is a word I want and my brain won't reach in and bring it out. It makes me feel old. The fact that I have always had this happen to me, sometimes at embarrassing times, makes me feel better about myself.
BOAST was Rohan’s vocab word a couple weeks ago…and applies to the way a narcissist might communicate on a regular basis…you’re the best Pol…relevant and funny essay this morning!
Having an affinity for words and their meanings has proven to be one of the most fun things about writing for me. I like to peruse my notebook for words I have saved that resonate. I hate to think we would give in to AI for our word choice decisions, but that seems to be the way. Nice piece; I enjoyed it!
Thank you! I enjoy wordplay, too, and I come across words all the time that intrigue me either because they are unfamiliar or being used in an unfamiliar way. I have another essay on the word “peckish” and one on tariffs being imposed on words imported into English. The last is satire but these days you never know! Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
You have company! Except I have to say that I would not mind if I were to forgot "icon" and "iconic."
Thank you! I have another wordplay essay in the lineup, on the word "peckish."
I hate it when there is a word I want and my brain won't reach in and bring it out. It makes me feel old. The fact that I have always had this happen to me, sometimes at embarrassing times, makes me feel better about myself.
BOAST was Rohan’s vocab word a couple weeks ago…and applies to the way a narcissist might communicate on a regular basis…you’re the best Pol…relevant and funny essay this morning!