How Lake Van Bleaches Its Children
A little over a year ago we stood on the shore of Lake Van and…
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Caviar to the General
The Liver That Turned into Roe Reader, I reread my own blog. An old post…
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A share of the pie
One of the quickest ways to absorb everyday digital vocabulary is to switch your devices…
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Let It Be
Picture a classic dramatic moment in English literature or film—say, someone staring up at the…
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A Style Guide to the Russian North
Having taken a brief inventory of my journal, I realised, with a touch of chagrin,…
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An Etymological Dessert from Persian Apples
On Ribs, Heroes, and the Surprising Geography of Language Summer is upon us, bringing with…
