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The Blendifferous Art of Combining Words

Posted on December 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

Blendifferous* = A term I just invented by combining the words “blend” and “splendifferous.”An apt ajective, I think, for the art of portmanteau. I know, you’re thinking, “Aha, Portmanteau, I was there once! It’s on the French Riviera, right?” Sorry, … Continue reading →

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Can’t Choose Just One Word? Combine ‘Em!

Posted on October 22, 2020 by mitchteemley

Portmanteau. Yeah, I know, you’re thinking, “I was there once! It’s on the French Riviera, right?” Sorry, Jacques, non. A portmanteau is a new word created by mashing together two (or more) pre-existing words. For example, I’m going to write … Continue reading →

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What do You Want?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by mitchteemley

When a cat stares at you, you are compelled to comply, there is simply no other option. Yesterday, as I was sitting down at my ancient eMachine computer (the equivalent of a writer’s creaky old Smith-Corona), our little cat Misha … Continue reading →

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I Want to Know…

Posted on January 27, 2018 by mitchteemley

Why parents always proudly announce the birth of their “new baby.” Do some women give birth to old babies? Or used babies? Why “go” means almost anything we want it to: “So, I go (say), ‘I have to go (use … Continue reading →

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Get it Write!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by mitchteemley

In the beginning…I object, a baby should never be subject to this! (Well, no wonder, with what they subjected him to as a baby!) Apostrophes are a sign of ownership. I tell ya, the chicks dig it. Classic hieroglyphic faux pas ⇑ Modern hieroglyphics ⇓ Writers: … Continue reading →

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