Words as we know them...

I enjoy Etymology (the study of the origins of words.) I also enjoy words themselves, and the clever way in which we can use them to express ourselves. I'm certain that is apparent in most of my blog entries; I use large words when a simpler version may be floating around somewhere. I also take pleasure in complexity, both in grammatical composition and in the actual word itself....

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Ohio (the Burning River State)

Ohiothe Buring River State)by Andy WhitmanSomeone said... "Well back in the brief time I lived in Ohio, I remember the rivers catching on fire if that gives you a hint..."That's our big claim to fame.* Seven presidents* home of the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame* home state of the first man to orbit the earth and the first man to walk upon themoon* the birthplace of the tomato (that's...

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My Return

It has been some time since I have endeavored to journal anything, either on this site or on my primary blog. My only recent attempt at creativity was to slap up a photo from my garden as a test piece for some tinkering being done for the benefit of a friend. I will include an updated picture here.Time comes in bits and spurts, flowing quickly when we try desperately to cling...

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The Yard

This is just a sample photo. I'm working on a few things for a friend, as far as image hosting and adding links to Blogger templates. Bear with me while I muck with it a...

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