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Tag Archives: etymology
INTERESTING LITERATURE on the word ‘Serendipity’
The wonderful blog Interesting Literature takes a look at one of my three favorite words–serendipity!! And, serendipitously, the story that inspired the origin of the word–The Three Princes of Serendip–is a frame tale I hope to review in this space one … Continue reading
Button People Profiles: Meet the Button Floozies
To me, buttons are primarily a literary device, but to others they are much more. I’ve been fascinated to learn the history behind these little artifacts and see the incredible things people have made with them. That’s why, from time to time, I … Continue reading
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