The world of real estate often requires a guidebook to make sense of its vocabulary. For instance, a “fixer-upper” means a house you’ll spend the rest of your life repairing.
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Heading to the southwest Midwest by way of confusion
An Associated Press story this week contained the odd description “southwestern Midwest.” I say “odd” because the Midwest itself lacks a firm description. In an unscientific poll in the spring,
Continue readingSocial media and the importance of free speech
The Kansas Board of Regents has posted proposed revisions to its misguided policy on social media. The revisions include some of the changes suggested by a working group the regents
Continue readingWatch those chicken cliches. The piper is back with a reset button.
Sen. John McCain plunged into the ugly world of mixed metaphorical clichés this week as he ranted about Vladimir Putin, the Russian president. Speaking on the Senate floor on Tuesday,
Continue readingFor sale: Something new and cheap, but don’t ask what it is
It’s easy to get so caught up in the minutiae of writing and editing that you miss something that should have slapped you in the face. Spelling? Check. Grammar? Check.
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