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Category Archives: English
I Love Going To Writer Parties
A friend of a friend once said at a party that her husband’s occupation was “writing literature.”
Posted in English
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Great News For Hasidim
REPORT: The Social Security Administration (SSA) approved disability benefits for hundreds of Puerto Ricans because they do not speak English, despite the fact that Puerto Rico is a predominantly Spanish-speaking territory. According to a new audit by the Office of … Continue reading
Tom Sunic On Free Speech And The Future Of Western Civilization
In a video discussion above, Andrew Fraser tells Tom Sunic: “A hundred years ago, my people [WASPs] were standing astride the world like a colossus. Today Anglo-Saxons have degenerated into an invisible race of wimpy WASPs who have degenerated into … Continue reading
Posted in Andrew Fraser, Australia, Christianity, England, English, Nationalism, WASPs, Whites
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I Interview My Favorite Writing Teacher – Terrie Silverman
For the past ten weeks, I’ve taken a storytelling workshop by Terrie Silverman of CreativeRites.com. She’s the most inspiring writing teacher I’ve known. Luke: “When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?” Terrie: … Continue reading
Posted in English
Tagged grade teacher, julius caesar, mary poppins, old globe theatre, school psychologist, storytelling workshop
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Write From Your Bad Girl
"You seem like such a good girl," I told an acquaintance. "You seem so responsible and caring. You run your own business. You’re always considerate of other people’s feelings. You seem like you were the teacher’s pet. You’ve strived to … Continue reading
Posted in English
Tagged directness, everyday speech, grammar and usage, naughtiness, rules of grammar, school essay
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Is There Anything Morally Special About English?
I email Stephen Steinlight: "Do you think there’s anything about the English language that helps create a good society or is it entirely coincidental that all English-speaking societies are pretty good places?" Dr. Steinlight responds: Luke: Of course English-speaking societies … Continue reading
Posted in English, Immigration, Stephen Steinlight
Tagged english civil war, historical causation, liberal reform, political violence, social contract theory, wars of religion
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Oxford Compiles Top Ten Irritating Phrases
Report: 1 – At the end of the day 2 – Fairly unique 3 – I personally 4 – At this moment in time 5 – With all due respect 6 – Absolutely 7 – It’s a nightmare 8 – … Continue reading
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Tagged due respect, moment in time, nightmare 8, phrases, rocket science
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