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Some Nights Part 2 - second installment of Jo Ramsey's YA story

Some Nights Part 2 - second installment of Jo Ramsey's YA story | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it

Sam went to school early the next morning, hoping to catch Mr. Tucker before homeroom. Mr. Tucker was already in his classroom, setting out specimen trays on the lab tables. He looked up and smiled at Sam. “What can I do for you this morning? You really need to try to avoid detention. I see you every time I’m in there.”

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What Our Words Tell Us

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Gradual shifts in language use over the centuries reflect tectonic shifts in culture.
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This op-ed challenges us as a society to look at where we have been and where we are going. Who we are is surely reflected in how we speak, the words we choose to use.

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Satellite Shoots Beautiful 6,000-Mile-Long Panoramic Photo from Orbit - PetaPixel

Satellite Shoots Beautiful 6,000-Mile-Long Panoramic Photo from Orbit - PetaPixel | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
There's a slew of super-large panorama pictures available on the web, but when was the last time you heard about a picture that spans well over half th
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Fascinating video of onw long north south strip of the Earth, through Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

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The Role of a Dictionary

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Good writing may exceed the boundaries suggested, if not intended, by dictionary definitions.
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Pedantry never won a pulitzer or told a good story.

Sharla Shults's curator insight, May 19, 3:02 PM

What a dictionary is for is rarely what a writer needs: basic help in using individual words. Of course, when a writer needs such help it is critical that he or she gets it. Only it should be kept in mind that good writing may exceed the boundaries suggested, if not intended, by dictionary definitions. As one lexicographer put it, “Nothing worth writing is written from a dictionary.”

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Upcoming Concerts

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Live in Phoenix? Love clasical music? This is a special even. June 11 at MIM.

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Years ago during a lengthy psychoanalysis, I said that I wanted my obituary in the New York Times . “Why,” Aaron, my analyst, asked, “are you going to read it?” At that moment I realized it...
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Always happy to add my little say.

 

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Romance Ramble: First Page - MTK Sewer Rat by Delinda McCann

Romance Ramble: First Page - MTK Sewer Rat by Delinda McCann | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
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Always happy to share writing by my friends.

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Chicken wingnuts on the menu at The Dew Drop Inne

Chicken wingnuts on the menu at The Dew Drop Inne | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Horace, the gold and bejeweled trophy donated to this contest by artist/satirist Ed Coonce (www.edcoonce.com) appears visibly upset to discover chicken wings on the menu of The Dew Drop Inne Litera...
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A bit of flash fiction by yours truly. As Sal, owner of the Dew Drop Inne, says, "Enjoys yourself."

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World first clinical trial supports use of Kava to treat anxiety

World first clinical trial supports use of Kava to treat anxiety | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
A world-first completed clinical study by an Australian team has found Kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, significantly reduced the symptoms of people suffering anxiety.
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We may yet realize that those "primitive tribes" had a lot of knowledge that our uptight European missionaries ignored.

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Inside the Paris apartment untouched for 70 years: Treasure trove finally revealed after owner locked up and fled at outbreak of WWII

Inside the Paris apartment untouched for 70 years: Treasure trove finally revealed after owner locked up and fled at outbreak of WWII | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Laying untouched for seven decades the abandoned home was discovered three years ago after its owner died aged 91.
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Love history? Here it is in stunning, if dusty, glory -- the Paris that was before the Second World War. A treasure of artifacts and perhaps memories.

Sharla Shults's curator insight, May 14, 10:34 PM

Talk about stepping back in time...this is it literally! Totally phenomenal!

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25 Texts That Will Make You Appreciate Your Mom

25 Texts That Will Make You Appreciate Your Mom | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
The greatest gift any mother can give is texting you something ridiculous. Happy Mother's Day!
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Celebrating mothers -- some we laugh at, some laugh at us, and the best we laugh with.

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The modern history of swearing: Where all the dirtiest words come from

The modern history of swearing: Where all the dirtiest words come from | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
As society evolves, so do our curse words. Here's how some of the most famous ones developed -- and a few new ones
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Have a f**king good time blowing this "bagpipe." Bloody good thing for a b**ger like you to know about. (Couldn't resist playing with this one.)

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Elizabeth Warren: Let Students Borrow At The Same Low Rate That Banks Get

Elizabeth Warren: Let Students Borrow At The Same Low Rate That Banks Get | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is reigniting a battle over student loan interest rates that infused the campaign trail last year and put Republicans in a predicament with young voters.
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Got to love this lady. She is trying to make individuals as important as banks. Guess she really thought "It's a Wonderful Life" was more than make-believe.

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Widow's Walk by Kenneth Weene

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Mary Flanagan, caught between her sense of religion and obligation on one hand, and her very human desire for love on the other, is in emotional limbo.
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An excellent review. Please visit the site if only to give them support in supporting me.

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Romance Ramble: First Page - Get Down to 150 - Clint Evans

Romance Ramble: First Page - Get Down to 150 - Clint Evans | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it

Healthy eating for busy women--some good information

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Busy women need to take care of themselves; and that means eating healthy.

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Ancient discovery set to rewrite Australian history

Ancient discovery set to rewrite Australian history | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Copper coins and a 70-year-old map with an ‘X’ marked on it may lead to a discovery that could change everything we've been led to believe about Australia's discovery.
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Don't you love anthropology?

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Creating a Narrative Voice

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Creating a narrative voice is one of the most challenging aspects of writing. Kenneth Weene outlines how he crafts a distinct narrative voice.
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I'm always happy to share a bit of my writing technique.

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Living Rainbow: Rainbow Eucalyptus, Most Beautiful Tree Bark on Earth [36 PICS]

Living Rainbow: Rainbow Eucalyptus, Most Beautiful Tree Bark on Earth [36 PICS] | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Does a living rainbow exist? Yes! Extremely cool yet natural outdoor coloring can be found under the shade of this living rainbow. The Rainbow Eucalyptus is truly one of the most amazingly stunning...
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So much beauty in such an unexpected way.

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Chicken wingnuts on the menu at The Dew Drop Inne

Chicken wingnuts on the menu at The Dew Drop Inne | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
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Always looking for another laugh. So check out the story and leave a comment.

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8 Most Amazing Tiny Homes

8 Most Amazing Tiny Homes | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Check out a cool combination of minuscule spaces with awesome decoration ideas. That is, if you're not claustrophobic.
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One - I'm not skinny enough to fit in most of these.

Two - I'd go batty in such a small space.

But - I think these are brilliant.

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19 Animal Escape Artists

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Everyone needs his or her space from time to time. And these 19 animals are no different.
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Cute pics -- enjoy

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10 Very Unusual Graves

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Some people spend a lot of trouble taking care of the place where they or their loved ones will spend the rest of their days. Take a look at some of the most unique monuments and their history.
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Gravestones are obviously for the living not the dead, but they can send some powerful and strange messages.

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8 best beer towns in the USA

8 best beer towns in the USA | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
The 8 Best Beer Towns In America: The nation's civic leaders in making, celebrating and, of course, drinking hop juice.
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What better topic for Mothers Day than the best places for beer. What the heck, Boston made the list so I had to share it.

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Egypt’s Chaos Stirs Musical Revolution

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Egypt’s rising-star rappers predated the revolution that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, but the turmoil since has left a huge youth population searching for voices that address issues they care about.
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Music is one of the most powerful communication devices. Coupled with mass media and the Internet, it can help shape societies -- for good or ill. There is always a mix of the musician's world view and his/her personal goals. This is fascinating stuff.

Sharla Shults's curator insight, May 13, 12:57 PM

Music can be deafening, relaxing, energizing, upbeat and downbeat. It is a univeral mode of communication that can be channeled in all directions for multiple purposes. Life without music? Can't imagine it!

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With 10 patterns, U.S. military branches out on camouflage front

With 10 patterns, U.S. military branches out on camouflage front | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
A decade ago, the military had just two kinds of camouflage uniforms; now each service branch has its own.
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After laughing at the sheer stupidity behind this fiasco, take a moment to remember that this is your tax money being wasted. And people wonder why I think we should start any cuts in government spending with the military-industrial-espionage complex.

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Every meteorite since 861 AD: watch them fall

Every meteorite since 861 AD: watch them fall | enjoy yourself | Scoop.it
Only 3% of all recorded meteorites that have struck the earth were seen falling. Now you can watch every one of those 1,045 fall in this amazing animation.
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As a kid I loved to watch "shooting stars" in the dark skies of Maine. This isn't the same thing, but it is fun. If you click on the year, you also get a bit of history.

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