Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 22, 2012

Ashes, ashes

I started today a bit disappointed that I wouldn’t be able to attend Ash Wednesday services at our church. I had a plane to catch, so it just wasn’t possible. As for many Christians, Ash Wednesday serves as a definitive … Continue reading →

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February 18, 2012

Venus and Mars

This one goes out to the guys, but gals, pay attention; this may help you too. My husband has decided to clean out his side of the medicine cabinet. In an act of kindness and generosity, today he offered to … Continue reading →

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Filed under All Things Wordish, Beauty and Fashion

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February 6, 2012

The whole truth

As the Super Bowl approached, someone suggested I write about the expression “the whole nine yards.” Why nine, she asked, when the football field is marked in 10-yard increments? As with many word matters I research, there isn’t clear consensus … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2012

A mighty near mis-fire

It’s good thing I stopped myself before I acted irrationally and fired off another letter to the editor of The Washington Post. Instead I thought twice and had a good laugh at my own expense. You might remember that some … Continue reading →

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