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Grammar geeks, language lovers and word nerds unite! Because it’s time to celebrate National Word Nerd Day. Those who are always correcting someone’s pronunciation or using big words that no one understands, this is the day when appreciation for these skills is celebrated and enjoyed to the fullest!
History of National Word Nerd Day
Words are the building blocks of language. Of course, no one is quite sure when and where language developed because, unfortunately, they couldn’t yet write it down! And historians have had such debates over the origins of language that the discussion was banned by the Linguistic Society of Paris in 1866, which remained in effect for many years. Even in more modern times, researchers tend to have wide disagreements.
But even if no one knows exactly how words got their start, they are beloved by certain types of people. Some might even call them word nerds!
But how is a word nerd defined? Most everyone has a friend who seems to enjoy etymology, lexicology and just studying everything that has to do with words and language. Or maybe it’s that person at work who is constantly offering grammar suggestions or spelling corrections on emails. And there are those folks who enjoy a good pun or play on words way more than the average person.
It is these characteristics that tend to define someone as a word nerd. Whether they are self-proclaimed or outed by another, National Word Nerd Day is here to raise awareness for and celebrate the love of language and words!
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WORD OF THE DAY
idiolatry
MEANING:noun: Self worship.
ETYMOLOGY:From Greek idio- (one’s own, personal) + -latry (worship). Earliest documented use: 1626.
USAGE:“The idiolatry led to this ruin and the ruin of his race.”
Paul Collins; God’s New Man; Bloomsbury; 2005.
Paul Collins; God’s New Man; Bloomsbury; 2005.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'brain surgery' mean?
Meaning: If something is not brain surgery, it isn't very complicated or difficult to understand or master.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The man who voiced Tigger in 'Winnie the Pooh' also developed the first artificial heart.
Libation, the practice of pouring out a drink in memory of the deceased, was common in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Humans have been 'pouring one out for the homies' for more than 4,500 years.
He was nominated on five occasions but Mahatma Gandhi never won the Nobel Peace Prize.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Creamy Caesar Dressing - Caesar dressing is a favorite of many, but many recipes for Caesar salad dressing call for raw eggs. This one does not.
Preparation : 5 Cooking : 9 Total : 5 min
Ingredients
1 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sour cream
1 anchovy
1-2 T. lemon juice
1/4 t. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
2/3 c. grated Parmesan
1/4 t. pink salt
1/4 t. coarse ground pepper
Recipe
Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor, and keep in fridge.
Add to Romaine lettuce, crumbled crisp bacon, croutons, and more Parmesan, then toss for a delicious Cesar's salad.
Serve with a wedge of lemon.
Nutrition
calories : 40 kcal
fat : 4 g
cholesterol : 3 mg
sodium : 69 mg
servingSize : 1 serving
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Creamy Caesar Dressing - Caesar dressing is a favorite of many, but many recipes for Caesar salad dressing call for raw eggs. This one does not.
Ingredients
1 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sour cream
1 anchovy
1-2 T. lemon juice
1/4 t. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
2/3 c. grated Parmesan
1/4 t. pink salt
1/4 t. coarse ground pepper
Recipe
Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor, and keep in fridge.
Add to Romaine lettuce, crumbled crisp bacon, croutons, and more Parmesan, then toss for a delicious Cesar's salad.
Serve with a wedge of lemon.
Nutrition
calories : 40 kcal
fat : 4 g
cholesterol : 3 mg
sodium : 69 mg
servingSize : 1 serving
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PICTURES OF THE DAY
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust within the much larger ionized gas region IC 1396 located in the constellation Cepheus about 2,400 light-years away from Earth. The combined action of the light from the massive star ionizing and compressing the rim of the cloud, and the wind from the young stars shifting gas from the center outward led to very high compression in the nebula. This pressure has triggered the current generation of protostars. This photograph of the Elephant's Trunk Nebula was taken with a 127 mm (5.0 in) refracting telescope. |
Signature tree, Mexico
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CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY
crochet
crochet
crochet
PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Denise
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Julie
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS thanks, Kay
CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Lana
WORD SEARCH
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