Tag Archives: language

The language of words

Posted on November 2, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“It’s a candidacy without any parallel that I can recall. It’s content-free and very much given to stirring up envy and resentment and even hatred. And I think it would be a threat to the conduct of our foreign policy and our … Continue reading →

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His favorite word is “I”

Posted on October 18, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

If you can stand it, and my wife can’t, listen to one of Donald Trump’s stump speeches. I know for some of you that may be asking a lot, but for those of you interested in the English language, watch … Continue reading →

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I was a vetted surrogate before I pivoted

Posted on October 13, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

For whatever reason, and maybe I just haven’t been listening, but the terms “vetted”, “surrogate” and “pivot” have dominated the vernacular of the news media during this political season. Before this, I really hadn’t heard these words used much if at all. … Continue reading →

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No Words

Posted on October 11, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

In the span of a day I bet my Grandfather spoke less than 500 words. My Grandmother on the other hand probably spoke 10,000 words an hour. I always liked being around my Grandfather much more. The man has been gone for … Continue reading →

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Where did you go?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

I wrote my first post on March 15, 2016. Since that time I have published 237 post and have picked up 749 followers. I will occasionally thumb backwards to that point in March a long, long time ago (7 months) … Continue reading →

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Homogenized language

Posted on July 29, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

I graduated from a college located deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I worked the cash register at an appliance store after class to make a little extra beer and gas money. This store sold ovens, refrigerators, televisions and stereo … Continue reading →

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