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English is Such a Challenging Language:

Posted on August 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Homophones At 5:00 am today I was awake, as I usually am, every day. I said a little prayer asking for a hint about today’s post (here). Two words sprang into my mind: pleas and please. Their juxtaposition put me … Continue reading →

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Two More Spiritual Newspeak Terms

Posted on January 30, 2020 by cdsmiller17

logophilia Addiction to words. Belief that all words contain hidden meanings, provided that you have the time and patience to look up their constituent parts in enough different languages (however unrelated); or that given sounds and letters have a constant … Continue reading →

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Beware: the Subtleties of English

Posted on January 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Warning, Warning If you use the word, “beware” you are warning someone of something dangerous. Be Aware The term “be aware” has the description of having information and beforehand knowledge of a situation, and perception of a fact that may … Continue reading →

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Constantine the Philosopher a.k.a. St Cyril

Posted on October 26, 2017 by cdsmiller17

A Man of Letters While researching for events coinciding with 862 AD (represented by my Neptune in Libra in the 10th House), I came across this little tidbit: In 862, the brothers began the work which would give them their … Continue reading →

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