Monthly Archives: June 2018

A Museum for Lovers of Words? This I’ve Got to See!

Posted on June 5, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

A new museum (yes, another one) is coming to Washington, D.C. and will open December 2019. It promises to immerse visitors in the wonders and rewards of words and language arts. It’s called Planet Word. And, its mission is to … Continue reading →

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Are Writers Who Use Abbreviations Just Lazy?

Posted on June 1, 2018 by The dutty is "the ground," the foundation, the earth--just like words are part of the foundation on which I build my life.

  An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. An acronym is one type of abbreviation that uses the initial letters of a group of words. Abbreviations and acronyms have been used ever since man started writing, … Continue reading →

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