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Kathryn A. LeRoy's avatar

As a fellow word nerd, your observations and explanation came through crystal clear through that windowpane. I will carry these thoughts with me taking note of specificity and pulling meaining from behind the curtain of overgeneralization. Now, I cannot unsee how we use and misuse language.

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Faith Dwight's avatar

This word nerd is obsessed - OBSESSED - with this piece. My only annoyance is that I can’t force feed it to everyone on the planet.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Great piece. Have you ever read The Four Agreements? It’s life changing. One of the four is Be careful with your words.

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Lindsey DeLoach Jones's avatar

No but now I'm going to! I love a book rec!!

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Kathy's avatar

Your writing is so thought provoking. Thank you for what you share and I look forward to continue reading your posts.

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Lindsey DeLoach Jones's avatar

Thanks so much, Kathy. I'm glad you're here.

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Susan Landers, MD's avatar

Brilliant essay. Thank you!

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