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The Language of Wine with Christine Ashworth

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday! I have a treat for you today. I met paranormal romance author Christine Ashworth sometime ago in a WANA blogging course. One of the features that keeps me coming back to her blog is her posts on … Continue reading →

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Riddle Me This, Riddle Me That

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

It’s Amazing Words Wednesday, the day we enter the labyrinth of the English language, peek around the shrubbery, and see what we can find. This past week I was perusing my Fun Encyclopedia, the one I previously mentioned in a post … Continue reading →

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Laugh with Me: It’s Punny!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Here on Amazing Words Wednesday, I like to take us through the labyrinth of language and discover fun stuff. Today I feel like we need a laugh–anything from a mild “ka-snort” to a big, gut-wrenching, knees-to-belly laugh. Whatever works for you! … Continue reading →

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Naming a Haunted House

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

Welcome to Spooky Words Wednesday! Okay, it’s really Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, but since it’s HALLOWEEN, it seemed like a special version was warranted. I’m personally not a big fan of the gore-and-gross and scare-your-pants-off aspects of Halloween, but plenty of people … Continue reading →

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High School Mascot Names

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

On Friday, I’ll be hosting a fabulous guest to my blog to talk about high school football. In preparation, I wanted to spend Amaze-ing Words Wednesday in the labyrinth of mascot names. High schools choose a name to associate with their … Continue reading →

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Armadillos, Cow Tipping, and Silly Camp Songs

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

It’s an Amaze-ing Words Wednesday special! I had an interesting comments conversation with Jenny Hansen of the More Cowbell blog on Natalie Hartford’s Life Out Loud blog. Following my comment about the blog post itself… Jenny Hansen says: Julie, if they let … Continue reading →

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Got a Word Named after You? Eponyms

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Another Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, and I’m ready to enter the labyrinth of language where surprises await us each week. It’s time to feature another kind of word defined by its etymology: eponyms. Eponyms are words named after a person–real or … Continue reading →

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Panties? Skivvies? Bloomers? Words for Underwear

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Good gravy, I’ve gotten swept up into National Undies Week, as declared by Natalie Hartford and Jenny Hansen. However, since this is Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, let’s look at the words we use for underwear and where we got them. Bikinis. … Continue reading →

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15 Euphemisms for a Basic Body Function

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Since I deal with all kinds of language issues here on Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, and I felt inspired by a recent post by Natalie Hartford, today’s topic is an odd one. In fact, I fear just a little who will … Continue reading →

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Word Games for the Road

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Welcome (back) to Amaze-ing Words Wednesday where we enter the labyrinth of language together and follow the scarlet thread to find our way around. Down here in Texas, school is either out or almost out! While it isn’t officially summer … Continue reading →

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