Topic
Language & Words
Essays on the words we reach for, the ones we've lost, and the small phrases that carry more than they should. Etymology, dialect, slang, and the odd private vocabulary of families and offices.
Long, careful writing about how we talk to each other.
Topic
Essays on the words we reach for, the ones we've lost, and the small phrases that carry more than they should. Etymology, dialect, slang, and the odd private vocabulary of families and offices.
Sunday mornings
One essay, three good sentences we found during the week, and a short note from the editor, delivered before the coffee is cold. It runs about 900 words and is meant to be read slowly, ideally out loud to someone at the table.
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