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Being a Racist Is Easy Today Jul. 31, 2019
Years ago, it was hard to be a racist. You had to be fitted for and spend money on a white gown and ... Read More
When Modifiers Unbuckle, They Give Us a Chuckle Jul. 31, 2019
"Watch the birds as they hunt for fish using your own binoculars." Will the birds swoop down and gra... Read More
New Verb Provides an 'Other' Perspective Jul. 24, 2019
In a recent op-ed piece urging us to welcome and celebrate differences among people, Trinity College... Read More
Vintage Canister Set Was Made in Germany Jul. 19, 2019
Q: I was given the ceramic canister set seen in this photo almost 30 years ago. All 12 pieces are de... Read More
The Great Summer Triangle Jul. 18, 2019
Week of July 21-27, 2019 Now that we in the Northern Hemisphere are firmly rooted in summertime, we ... Read More
Full Speed 'Ahead'! Jul. 17, 2019
Some random dispatches from the Word Front ... — Off With Their "Aheads": When did "ahead of"... Read More
Space Age Lingo Is Still in Orbit Jul. 10, 2019
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing blasts off, commentators will surely cite the spa... Read More
Evangeline Passes Jul. 08, 2019
I had a pickup truck. Her bloodline is not important, though I will say she was a 2001 and white in ... Read More
The Story Behind the Liberty Bell Jul. 04, 2019
Dear Readers: Happy July 4th! Here's a little history of the Liberty Bell: The Pennsylvania Assembly... Read More
Saturn: Lord of the Rings Jul. 04, 2019
Week of July 7-13, 2019 It is often said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, so if I were t... Read More
Winged Creatures Support Bar Cabinet Jun. 28, 2019
Q: This is a photo of a bar cabinet I purchased in St. Augustine, Florida. When opened, there are tw... Read More
Earth at Aphelion Jun. 27, 2019
Week of June 30-July 6, 2019 While you're enjoying the pool and soaking up some rays this summer, tr... Read More
Catching the Elusive Planet Mercury Jun. 20, 2019
Week of June 23-29, 2019 Mercury is one of those planets we rarely see. Unlike Venus, which can domi... Read More
This Word Sails to Many 'Ports' of Call Jun. 19, 2019
Like a wandering sailor, the Latin root "porto" has a girl in every ... well, port. "Porto" means "c... Read More
Good Times Abound in Bardstown, Kentucky Jun. 16, 2019
By Glenda Winders My cousin Jan always does the planning when we travel together. She takes pleasure... Read More
Indoor Plumbing Saw Wash Sets Go Down the Drain Jun. 14, 2019
Q: I have enclosed a photo of a washbowl and pitcher. The set also includes a large tureen with a li... Read More
Spring Turns to Summer Jun. 13, 2019
Week of June 16-22, 2019 A change of seasons is coming in just a few days. Officially, the summer s... Read More
Are You Booked for the Summer? Jun. 12, 2019
If you're bound for the beach, boardwalk or boat this summer — or just the back porch — ... Read More
Family Heirlooms Jun. 10, 2019
Q: I have many old, family heirlooms in my home and am excited to pass them along to a new generatio... Read More
Cash Register Value Is Diminished Jun. 07, 2019
Q: We have been spring-cleaning and found a few objects we don't want but are not sure if they have ... Read More
