Monthly Archives: November 2010

Power Quote

Posted on November 15, 2010 by wordsmith

“Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (1803-1882)

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"Shipshape and Bristol fashion"

Posted on November 10, 2010 by wordsmith

This old saying isn’t heard much in today’s techno world,; however, it may still have a role to play. Though its use has been recorded as early as 1840 the term “shipshape” alone is about 200 years older. The term … Continue reading →

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