tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post8004643795543970675..comments2024-03-28T09:30:07.343-04:00Comments on I Think; Therefore, I Yam: Annoying Words and Idyllic Writing SpotsSusan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-21274669966429418862019-09-12T15:39:51.183-04:002019-09-12T15:39:51.183-04:00Well, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I promi...Well, thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I promise... the next post will be a lot shorter. :)<br /><br />Me, neither. But even worse than saying "cray" to me is saying "cray-cray." UGH!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-69856371505099197152019-09-11T22:26:21.612-04:002019-09-11T22:26:21.612-04:00I believe that was the longest post that I read al...I believe that was the longest post that I read all the way through that I actually enjoyed. I didn't want to leave a comment because you had 69 comments before mine.<br /><br />I don't like when people shorten words now like crazy becomes cra. Not necessary. Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-82275163677256502442019-09-10T16:41:01.052-04:002019-09-10T16:41:01.052-04:00Aye, it works. Hi-ya, Roy. Sure, I remember "...Aye, it works. Hi-ya, Roy. Sure, I remember "The Inkling." Matter of fact, I still have a copy. I reckon I'm gonna have to pull it out take a look-see to refresh my memory about your story. <br /><br />Thanks. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-9603946443149034542019-09-10T15:06:55.939-04:002019-09-10T15:06:55.939-04:00Okay. It works.
Nothing spectacular. I was ju...Okay. It works. <br /><br />Nothing spectacular. I was just writing about writing. I was riffing on The Inkling. Do you remember The Inkling? You were on the staff. You worried that I might be like the character in my story. Just some prosaic musings. I'm happy to see that you've published two books. Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047732855738875607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-83758552006714907712019-09-10T15:00:17.482-04:002019-09-10T15:00:17.482-04:00testtestRoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047732855738875607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-41927627447813883572019-09-10T14:32:42.721-04:002019-09-10T14:32:42.721-04:00Hi-ya. Well, to say I'm intrigued would be a H...Hi-ya. Well, to say I'm intrigued would be a HUGE understatement. A line that involved me, eh? Verrrrry interesting...Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-25049984525161917742019-09-10T14:14:22.483-04:002019-09-10T14:14:22.483-04:00I have to stop and think every time I write its an...I have to stop and think every time I write its and it's. They're bassackwards. I too get annoyed with word inflation and hyperbole. Understatement is far more powerful. BTW, we were DHS classmates in '66. I see you're a writer. I'll have to buy one of your books. I stumbled onto your blog while researching a line in a book I'm writing. The line involved you. Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00047732855738875607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-37059954445946147642019-09-10T12:10:59.798-04:002019-09-10T12:10:59.798-04:00Me, too! Same for there, their, and they're.Me, too! Same for there, their, and they're. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-37693743075672482172019-09-10T06:07:33.969-04:002019-09-10T06:07:33.969-04:00I still get irked by it's and the wrong usage ...I still get irked by it's and the wrong usage of it.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-56093873989988740382019-09-09T16:16:07.670-04:002019-09-09T16:16:07.670-04:00You're right. It is overused. EVERYTHING can&#...You're right. It is overused. EVERYTHING can's be "awesome." Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-22146540416275334112019-09-09T16:15:24.382-04:002019-09-09T16:15:24.382-04:00Oh yeah! I forgot about "synergy." That ...Oh yeah! I forgot about "synergy." That used to be a favorite buzz word of one of Smarticus' former bosses, too. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-40634376132066790822019-09-09T14:52:00.120-04:002019-09-09T14:52:00.120-04:00One word that bugs me is "awesome." It s...One word that bugs me is "awesome." It seems quite overused. I'm also tired of hearing the phrases, "at the end of the day" and "amazing journey."'Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-74029253310071995022019-09-08T21:27:47.255-04:002019-09-08T21:27:47.255-04:00I'm pretty sick of "collusion" about...I'm pretty sick of "collusion" about now. Never heard of "yeet" - I'll have to google that.<br /><br />I used to work for a company where one of the head honchos loved to use the word "synergy." My co-workers and I really, really wanted to make a drinking game out of it, but it was at work, so...Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-39655915283316036752019-09-06T12:45:13.008-04:002019-09-06T12:45:13.008-04:00I'm in favor of a bunch of those words on the ...I'm in favor of a bunch of those words on the current list being kicked to the curb, but I have to admit, I never even heard of the word "yeet" before.<br /><br />Perhaps we can meet in Ireland some day... for a nice spot of tea. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-63590664380949441942019-09-06T08:33:34.630-04:002019-09-06T08:33:34.630-04:00Oh I love the banned words! So funny! I think plat...Oh I love the banned words! So funny! I think platform and optics were my favorites of the current list. Amen to both!<br />I would love to go to Ireland as well and that quote is so true and funny. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-62153971108245153432019-09-05T14:59:21.863-04:002019-09-05T14:59:21.863-04:00Great minds think alike. :)Great minds think alike. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-46395154021347107412019-09-05T14:58:10.131-04:002019-09-05T14:58:10.131-04:00HA! Your funny side is showing. :)HA! Your funny side is showing. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-83877676756656429882019-09-05T14:42:15.886-04:002019-09-05T14:42:15.886-04:00Hi-ya, Ana.
How wonderful! I hope you do make it ...Hi-ya, Ana.<br /><br />How wonderful! I hope you do make it to Ireland next year. (I'm keen on tea, too!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-72892706201615305242019-09-05T14:36:51.050-04:002019-09-05T14:36:51.050-04:00You're thinking about writing a book? That'...You're thinking about writing a book? That's terrific! First off, you should join the IWSG, and the link to do just that is at the top of this post. This group's writers have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, and they're always great about helping newcomers. That would be my first suggestion.<br /><br />Then, park your posterior in a chair... and write! And enjoy yourself. Writing isn't an easy path, and it rarely leads to wealth and fame, but most of us do it for the sheer love of it. <br /><br />Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-19833445553238388002019-09-05T13:44:29.019-04:002019-09-05T13:44:29.019-04:00Relax! They aren't ACTUALLY banished. They'...Relax! They aren't ACTUALLY banished. They're words some people consider to be so overused, they'd LIKE to banish them. :)<br /><br />Greetings back atcha. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-40887350082309674492019-09-05T13:35:10.014-04:002019-09-05T13:35:10.014-04:00Well, thank you, m'dear. :)Well, thank you, m'dear. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-19631795127490109882019-09-05T13:29:08.099-04:002019-09-05T13:29:08.099-04:00I'm sure there would be a ton of things to dis...I'm sure there would be a ton of things to distract me from writing if I were in Ireland, but fortunately, beer wouldn't be one of them. My husband, on the other hand...Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-89219668551167568872019-09-05T11:30:15.092-04:002019-09-05T11:30:15.092-04:00Hello Susan.
I like those words/phrases! My favori...Hello Susan.<br />I like those words/phrases! My favorite: ghosting.<br />I'm thinking about visiting Ireland next year - if I ever find a dog sitter, of course... I'll remember your text. Fortunately, I'm very keen on tea!Ana Bailunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399615369919172144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-85186319019283007782019-09-05T11:27:46.855-04:002019-09-05T11:27:46.855-04:00blessings...
great post.
i am thinking about writi...blessings...<br />great post.<br />i am thinking about writing a book. <br />any suggestions? Things to look for? Pit falls?Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034142332858737641.post-43242502705913329432019-09-05T06:41:57.150-04:002019-09-05T06:41:57.150-04:00Banished words? Banished words! I can't believ...Banished words? Banished words! I can't believe it. Thanks for such a good post as usual.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.com