tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post5918357303488331472..comments2024-03-18T01:49:03.153-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Same Word, Different WordDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25527938064753522242011-02-24T00:21:40.112-07:002011-02-24T00:21:40.112-07:00This is great! I'm glad I don't have to le...This is great! I'm glad I don't have to learn English as a second language!Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-31954767156809214152011-02-23T23:13:07.499-07:002011-02-23T23:13:07.499-07:00I've always thought those subtle distinctions ...I've always thought those subtle distinctions separate all right writing from really good writing. I'm old enough and finicky enough to bemoan the corruption of the language. Edgy is for younger writers than I.BodiePhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498373579353402968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28747337198323861982011-02-23T21:33:52.654-07:002011-02-23T21:33:52.654-07:00As a person who loves words and lives to write, I ...As a person who loves words and lives to write, I have to say this is a great post. Our language often confuses those unfamiliar with its idiosyncratic nature—which I hear about often when working in the Hispanic community. However, I must admit that I have a bit of trouble with the español, too, for it has its own idiosyncracies. Thank you for sharing, Peggy; I relate so well to this one. And thanks to Maryann for posting. :-)Linda Lanehttp://www.DenverEditor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33153922704930726142011-02-23T21:08:47.542-07:002011-02-23T21:08:47.542-07:00Glad everyone is enjoying the post today. Peg has ...Glad everyone is enjoying the post today. Peg has a piece on my blog - It's Not All Gravy - today, too. More fun with words over there. <br /><br />Even though English is my first language, I still find some of this so challenging. Maybe because I'm a little dyslexic.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25439093985368605372011-02-23T20:47:41.324-07:002011-02-23T20:47:41.324-07:00Very well written. I followed all that perfectly ;...Very well written. I followed all that perfectly ;-) A good reminder, though, to ensure what we write is as clear as possible.<br /><br />Elle<br />HearWriteNow & Blood-Red PencilElle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13971626824323251922011-02-23T17:14:02.497-07:002011-02-23T17:14:02.497-07:00I always giggle when people say they are nauseous....I always giggle when people say they are nauseous. I mean... they aren't THAT bad. Maybe a little homely, but... LOL.<br /><br />Going back to my bad corner now.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33433613125616576012011-02-23T14:19:34.122-07:002011-02-23T14:19:34.122-07:00I've never heard of "unthaw."
Very...I've never heard of "unthaw." <br /><br />Very interesting. I'm with Elspeth - I'm glad English is my native language, although I suspect you'll find these types of words in other languages.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26977009269044339022011-02-23T10:56:52.633-07:002011-02-23T10:56:52.633-07:00Here are yet more reasons I'm always relieved ...Here are yet more reasons I'm always relieved English is my first language. Thanks for the giggles of gratitude.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.com