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Editing bit: bear with me
Spell is "bear," not "bare."
It means "Don't bail on my project or argument."
Editor's note: If you are asking someone to join you in streaking, and you want them to stay with it all the way to the end of the event, you can spell "bear" however you want.
#EditorsNote
Spell is "bear," not "bare."
It means "Don't bail on my project or argument."
Editor's note: If you are asking someone to join you in streaking, and you want them to stay with it all the way to the end of the event, you can spell "bear" however you want.
#EditorsNote
January 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Editing bit: bear with me
Spell is "bear," not "bare."
It means "Don't bail on my project or argument."
Editor's note: If you are asking someone to join you in streaking, and you want them to stay with it all the way to the end of the event, you can spell "bear" however you want.
#EditorsNote
Spell is "bear," not "bare."
It means "Don't bail on my project or argument."
Editor's note: If you are asking someone to join you in streaking, and you want them to stay with it all the way to the end of the event, you can spell "bear" however you want.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: wet vs. whet
To wet is to touch to liquid.
Whet means to stimulate.
Examples: Let’s go to the Dark Horse and wet our whistles (have a drink).
The photos of their burgers really whet my appetite (get that hunger cranking).
#EditorsNote
To wet is to touch to liquid.
Whet means to stimulate.
Examples: Let’s go to the Dark Horse and wet our whistles (have a drink).
The photos of their burgers really whet my appetite (get that hunger cranking).
#EditorsNote
January 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Know the difference: wet vs. whet
To wet is to touch to liquid.
Whet means to stimulate.
Examples: Let’s go to the Dark Horse and wet our whistles (have a drink).
The photos of their burgers really whet my appetite (get that hunger cranking).
#EditorsNote
To wet is to touch to liquid.
Whet means to stimulate.
Examples: Let’s go to the Dark Horse and wet our whistles (have a drink).
The photos of their burgers really whet my appetite (get that hunger cranking).
#EditorsNote
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Take breaks.
Take your time.
Let's take care of each other.
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Take your time.
Let's take care of each other.
💜
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Take breaks.
Take your time.
Let's take care of each other.
💜
Take your time.
Let's take care of each other.
💜
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"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
January 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"ICE will leave Minnesota if you hand over your voter rolls" tells you everything you need to know.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
This was never about immigration or fraud. It was always about rigging elections.
Vocabulary word: umbrageous
Umbrageous has two meanings.
The first means under a shadow, like the woods or a patio.
The second is to be indignant or outraged at the wrongness of something.
Example: Back in the old days when someone was umbrageous they would say, "Well I never!"
#EditorsNote
Umbrageous has two meanings.
The first means under a shadow, like the woods or a patio.
The second is to be indignant or outraged at the wrongness of something.
Example: Back in the old days when someone was umbrageous they would say, "Well I never!"
#EditorsNote
January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Vocabulary word: umbrageous
Umbrageous has two meanings.
The first means under a shadow, like the woods or a patio.
The second is to be indignant or outraged at the wrongness of something.
Example: Back in the old days when someone was umbrageous they would say, "Well I never!"
#EditorsNote
Umbrageous has two meanings.
The first means under a shadow, like the woods or a patio.
The second is to be indignant or outraged at the wrongness of something.
Example: Back in the old days when someone was umbrageous they would say, "Well I never!"
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: let alone vs. if not
"Let alone" means "especially not."
"If not" means "even moreso."
Ex: They shouldn't be allowed to watch their own kids, let alone someone else's.
The newspaper owes it to their readers, if not the entire community.
#EditorsNote
"Let alone" means "especially not."
"If not" means "even moreso."
Ex: They shouldn't be allowed to watch their own kids, let alone someone else's.
The newspaper owes it to their readers, if not the entire community.
#EditorsNote
January 25, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Know the difference: let alone vs. if not
"Let alone" means "especially not."
"If not" means "even moreso."
Ex: They shouldn't be allowed to watch their own kids, let alone someone else's.
The newspaper owes it to their readers, if not the entire community.
#EditorsNote
"Let alone" means "especially not."
"If not" means "even moreso."
Ex: They shouldn't be allowed to watch their own kids, let alone someone else's.
The newspaper owes it to their readers, if not the entire community.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: ever since
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
January 24, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Editing bit: ever since
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: peace vs. piece (of mind)
If something makes you feel like everything will be all right, it gives you peace of mind.
If you're mad as heck and picking up the phone to crack someone's butthole the other way, you're going to give him a piece of your mind.
#EditorsNote
If something makes you feel like everything will be all right, it gives you peace of mind.
If you're mad as heck and picking up the phone to crack someone's butthole the other way, you're going to give him a piece of your mind.
#EditorsNote
January 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Know the difference: peace vs. piece (of mind)
If something makes you feel like everything will be all right, it gives you peace of mind.
If you're mad as heck and picking up the phone to crack someone's butthole the other way, you're going to give him a piece of your mind.
#EditorsNote
If something makes you feel like everything will be all right, it gives you peace of mind.
If you're mad as heck and picking up the phone to crack someone's butthole the other way, you're going to give him a piece of your mind.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: sleight vs. slight
Sleight of hand is an illusion. Sleight is dexterity used to deceive
A slight is an act or comment that is insulting. As an adj, it means thin
Ex: She wasn't invited, which was a slight.
I slipped her friend a slight invitation. I don't good sleight of hand.
Sleight of hand is an illusion. Sleight is dexterity used to deceive
A slight is an act or comment that is insulting. As an adj, it means thin
Ex: She wasn't invited, which was a slight.
I slipped her friend a slight invitation. I don't good sleight of hand.
January 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Know the difference: sleight vs. slight
Sleight of hand is an illusion. Sleight is dexterity used to deceive
A slight is an act or comment that is insulting. As an adj, it means thin
Ex: She wasn't invited, which was a slight.
I slipped her friend a slight invitation. I don't good sleight of hand.
Sleight of hand is an illusion. Sleight is dexterity used to deceive
A slight is an act or comment that is insulting. As an adj, it means thin
Ex: She wasn't invited, which was a slight.
I slipped her friend a slight invitation. I don't good sleight of hand.
Editing bit: ever since
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
January 21, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Editing bit: ever since
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
The word "ever" means at any time.
The word "every" means all of the individual members of a group.
To say that something happened from a certain point on, you say "ever since."
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: all of a sudden
The expression is not "all the sudden."
Example: One minute the ice cream was there and then all of a sudden it was gone.
#EditorsNote
The expression is not "all the sudden."
Example: One minute the ice cream was there and then all of a sudden it was gone.
#EditorsNote
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Editing bit: all of a sudden
The expression is not "all the sudden."
Example: One minute the ice cream was there and then all of a sudden it was gone.
#EditorsNote
The expression is not "all the sudden."
Example: One minute the ice cream was there and then all of a sudden it was gone.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: deep-seated vs. deep-seeded
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Know the difference: deep-seated vs. deep-seeded
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
"Deep-seated" means something is firmly established.
"Deep-seeded" means someone did not know how to spell “deep-seated.”
Example: He has a deep-seated hatred of Depeche Mode songs.
#EditorsNote
Vocabulary word: diaspora
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
January 17, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Vocabulary word: diaspora
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale.
It comes from the same Greek word as "dispersed."
Example: You will find CU alumni all over the world now. There is quite a diaspora of Buffaloes.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: that vs. which
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
January 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Know the difference: that vs. which
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
'That' is for essential clauses & 'which' non-essential.
So if a clause is necessary, use 'that,' without a comma.
If the clause is an aside, use 'which' and a comma.
Ex: There’s the child that bit me.
He got on the floor, which is dirty, and bit me.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: Mx.
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
January 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Editing bit: Mx.
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
It's meant to replace Mr. or Mrs. as an option that doesn't show gender or marital status.
It has made its way into print periodically since 1977 but has recently grown more popular.
It's pronounced like "mix."
#EditorsNote
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Word Fact
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
January 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Word Fact
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
Applejack
Jacking is a freeze distillation process.
*Traditionally* one makes Applejack by freezing hard Apple cider to the point that the water becomes ice but the alcohol is still liquid … and then removing the ice.
The jacking is repeated until desired result is achieved.
Know the difference: lets vs let's
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Know the difference: lets vs let's
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
"Let's" is the contracted "let us," meaning "I suggest we do"
"Lets" is a verb meaning "to allow"
Ex: Let's moon this guy.
See if he lets us moon him without turning a hose on us.
He lets that 20-something blonde moon him.
Let's remember we are not 20.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: The acronym PIN is acceptable on first and all references to a personal identification number.
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Editing bit: The acronym PIN is acceptable on first and all references to a personal identification number.
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
It is not appropriate to say or write "PIN number." That's like saying POV view, IMO opinion or USA America.
#EditorsNote
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The Belgian shepherd breed is capitalized as Malinois, as in President Obama met Cairo, the Belgian Malinois on the Bin Laden raid.
January 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The Belgian shepherd breed is capitalized as Malinois, as in President Obama met Cairo, the Belgian Malinois on the Bin Laden raid.
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
Examples: I have a French bulldog and a Boston terrier, and I sneaked them in to some basketball games last year, including to see the Terriers beat the Bears.
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
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#EditorsNote
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
If a breed is generally not capitalized, such as bulldog or terrier, but in the context is a proper noun because it is, let's say, a school mascot, it is capitalized.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Editing bit: dogs (cont.)
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
Some have tricky spelling. Be sure to get that second 'h' in Dachshund, and to use an 'a' in Dalmatian. Both are capitalized.
Continues....
#EditorsNote
Editing bits: dogs
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
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#EditorsNote
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
January 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Editing bits: dogs
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
Most breed names are not capitalized, but some include a proper noun, such as the name of a country, so only that part would be capitalized. For instance, it's German shepherd and Labrador retriever.
Continues...
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: mad vs. angry
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
January 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Know the difference: mad vs. angry
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
Mad means crazy or mentally ill.
Angry means experiencing anger -- a negative emotion ranging from irritation to rage.
Ex: That dude is talking to himself in public. I think he's mad.
I'm angry about being scammed by that "appliance repair" business.
#EditorsNote
Know the difference: your vs. you're
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Know the difference: your vs. you're
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote
"Your" means "belonging to you."
"You're" means "you are." It's a contraction of a pronoun and a verb.
Ex: Your shoes are on the wrong feet, and it is excellent.
Hey! You're wearing my shoes.
Yes, your shoes are on my feet.
#EditorsNote