Can White People Dance?

Can White People Dance?

White people can’t dance. White people can’t jump. Are these bits of cultural wisdom true or false? Saying that white people can’t jump or dance is about culture and race. A comeuppance statement voiced among people of color. Watch this video –...
Wonder Woman Words

Wonder Woman Words

There are some words – an erudite few – that serve double functions for us. That is, they can be used as verbs or nouns. It all depends on the context. For example, the word “verb” A. verb, verb tr.: To turn a word into a verb. “I can verb...
Somebody vs. Someone

Somebody vs. Someone

As you may know if you subscribe, my blog is a repository for my opinions, considerations, and point of view. It’s all things writerly – and not – in my world. Ir’s my appointment to write. At least once a week, 50 wks./yr., I settle my fingers...
I Speak ‘Strine – and You can, too!

I Speak ‘Strine – and You can, too!

Though the country is as locked down as America is, it’s Spring Down Under now and my husband and I would love to travel to Australia again. Again and again. There’d be no language barrier… well, of course, you think. Aussies speak English. However,...
Authority in Language; Authority in Speech

Authority in Language; Authority in Speech

Do you have authority in your language when you speak and write? Want to know how… well, follow me 😉 https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com Authority in language begins from vocabulary selections. For instance, strong verbs. Authority in language derives...