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Words in the News

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 13:18

As a word nerd, I’m delighted to report the recent proliferation of news about words. As a writer and editor, I’m always examining words – where they come from, why an author chose one over another, which word will give just the right emphasis to an argument or a product plug.

A Legacy of Service

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Tue, 02/23/2021 - 12:25

I toggle between multiple news outlets to get a good variety of daily headlines, and a story on the local Fox affiliate in Boise caught my attention for a bittersweet reason.

It prompted me to learn more about the Civil Air Patrol, the nonprofit civilian auxiliary for the U.S. Air Force.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:59

 

The best – or at least, most amusing – Christmas gift of 2020 is pictured here; my sister found these ornaments on Etsy.

‘Tis the time of year to reflect on the triumphs and challenges of the past 12 months.

Two books I edited were published this year, one fiction and one nonfiction, in addition to writing and/or editing multiple magazine articles and a news website.

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