Comma
Comma: (n) a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence Belligerent. Yes, downright sour-tongued and steamed. That is how I would characterize one of the publishers I...
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Contrite: (adj) filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent The times in my life when I was truly sorry, I’ve been so contrite that I could barely speak. I was afraid to utter...
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Cooperate: (v) to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit. Life sent me a text. It asked me if I had a few minutes to sit down and discuss some things. Normally I would have...
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Coprecipitate: (v) to cause to precipitate together. I am going to the store. I will invite a good mood. I am on my way to work. Play my favorite rock song. I didn’t get enough sleep last night. Plan...
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Crap: (n) excrement, or used to reference refuse, rubbish, or junk I already spent the money. I know that’s not smart. But when you’re poor, you have to make arrangements—then hope those plans don’t...
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Crass: (adj) without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid How does one write in such a way as to communicate that the thoughts being shared are in a whisper? Great question,...
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Crusade: (n) any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea or cause During one December vacation from traveling on the road, I focused in on a seven-word slogan which I...
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Davie: (n) a town in SE Florida. I have a unique perspective on Davie, Florida. After years of traveling on the road and performing, I decided to settle there because it was near where my son,...
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Dazed: (adj) to be stunned or stupefied Perhaps the worst piece of advice I’ve ever received is, “Keep your cool.” The words would be unnecessary to share if I weren’t in an environment where I had...
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De-escalate: (v) to decrease in intensity, magnitude, etc. It is something I’ve always done. I never gave it much thought. To me it just made sense. For you see, taking the first reaction of a human...
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