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Kristin McCloy's avatar

I love this chick and I love this post!

Johanna McCloy's avatar

¡Gracias, Kreeeeestul!! 💗

Ben Hess's avatar

I also learned quite a bit, also have an Uncle Bob, and have been concerned about buying the farm while cycling! And methinks we’d engage in less war if our leaders were women, Amazonian or not! Just saying …

Johanna McCloy's avatar

Haha. 👍 what about the women feeding men to their pet griffins ? 😳

Ellen Fagan's avatar

This was a joy! I learned quite a bit, as I was familiar with... absolutely none of these wonderful provided backstories. I love the quirky, arcane & ever-shifting qualities of language.

Johanna McCloy's avatar

As do I! Language is such fun. It’s got constantly changing little puzzle pieces. And there’s always more to discover. I particularly liked the origin of the name “California”. Hello? Why don’t we know this??

Lala's avatar

I didn't know there was a day dedicated to grammar. How cool!

Johanna McCloy's avatar

So glad you came upon it. Now you cam march forth, too! 😉