That makes senses given the term’s roots in the acronym “AMOG,” or “alpha male of the group,” said Adam Aleksic, a linguist and influencer who posts as @etymologynerd on social media. There’s no precise definition, but the original term was typically deployed to demean another person by way of perceived superior attractiveness.
I had never heard of mogging before. Probably too old. But other places definite as:
Definition according to the Guardian: Tony Thorne, director of the slang and new language archive at King’s College London, says a lot of new slang terms “have come recently from the same kind of male-based internet culture”, referencing the words “simp” (someone who is excessively attentive), “soy boy” (a derogatory term for a man who is not stereotypically masculine) and “sigma” (someone cool and successful). Not to mention “maxxing,” now such an established part of the lexicon that it was tweeted by the US Department of Defense earlier this year.
Thorne thinks it is significant that “mogging” in particular has become fashionable at this time. “What it implies – hyper-competitive, hyper-individualist, aggressive selfishness” has become “mainstream behaviour”, he says
Do you want freedom to read erased from our Freedom of Speech?
“Parents, not politicians, should guide their children’s reading. In our school, campus, and public libraries, materials are selected by trained literacy professionals who understand child development and community needs. Their work is grounded in one clear purpose: helping young people become lifelong readers.
“H.R. 7661 isn’t fundamentally about protecting kids. It’s about giving politicians broad authority to restrict whose stories are allowed on our shelves. That should concern anyone who believes in the freedom to read and the right of families to make decisions for themselves.
“Rather than targeting librarians and teachers, Congress should invest in them. The Right to Read Act offers a better path, supporting well-staffed and well-resourced school libraries, strengthening evidence-based literacy instruction, and protecting the dedicated professionals who help young people discover books that open doors and expand horizons. When we trust families, support educators, and protect the freedom to read, our young people thrive.”
H.R. 7661, also known as the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act,” would modify the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by prohibiting use of funds under the act “to develop, implement, facilitate, host, or promote any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other materials to, children under the age of 18 that includes sexually oriented material, and for other purposes.”
This chicken or egg type quiz provides two similar words and you have to select which word appears the earliest. I found them familiar, but certainly not their origins. Hope you do better than I did, click here to try it.
This quiz is a good chance to find out whether or not you are up on your meteorological terms. Discover if the results leave you in the doldrums or reward withcrepuscular rays
Who tolled the tale About the jingles Perhaps a Key West Kris Kringle In another part of the Reach Three handed stud played just off the Beach Another Hemingway history to teach
Papa’s PicturePapa for Whom the Bell JinglesA younger Hemingway playing three handed poker
I learned more about being Blue (in the best possible way) by reading this marvelous post on the history and word origins associated with Blue. I could try until I am blue in the face, without knowing as much as Luisa shared in this post. I don’t feel so blue now, after reading this and learning so much.
Are you true blue or do you suffer from blue balls? Perhaps you are a blue haired, blue blooded, blue stocking.
Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and is frequently humorous. (Winston Churchill loved them). Enjoy …
1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it
2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you … but it’s still on my list.
3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
4. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
5. We never really grow up — we only learn how to act in public.
6. War does not determine who is right, only who is left.
7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
8. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
9. I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
10 In filling out an application, where it says, “In case of emergency, notify… “I answered, a doctor.”
11. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.
12. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
13. I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure.
14. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
15. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
16. You are never too old to learn something stupid.
Student according to AI- A student is a person who is learning at a school, college, or university. They typically attend classes, complete assignments, and take exams to acquire knowledge and skills. The term can also refer to anyone who is a dedicated and interested learner of a particular subject, regardless of age
Pupil according to Merriam-Webster
a child or young person in school or in the charge of a tutor or instructor : student
Student vs Pupil according to AI – “Pupil” typically refers to a young learner under a teacher’s direct supervision, while “student” is a more general term for anyone engaged in learning. In practice, “student” is the more common, all-encompassing word used today, while “pupil” is often reserved for primary or secondary school children in a formal context, or for someone under the direct guidance of a private tutor.Â
Does this mean that AI is more nuance aware than we anticipated?
Are you a student or pupil of life? It may depend upon the depth and seriousness of your study. Once you have lived past youth, your perceptions hopefully matured as well as your body, Life isn't fair but that doesn't mean you can't have a fair life or enjoy a fair day. If you are in a committed relationship please don't have an affair.
All bloggers are authors (in my POV) and I think that some of you may also be a touch vinegary too (in my not so humble opinion), especially the more mature (polite way of saying older) among you.
Vinegary (adjective)
tasting of or containing vinegar.”onions in a sharp, vinegary sauce”
sour or peevish in nature.”the town’s somewhat vinegary sheriff”
Science experiments and home remedies, a cooking staple and a sour smell. Today we’re talking about and celebrating one of the mysteries of the kitchen that seems as at home under the sink as it does in the pantry: Vinegar. With so many uses, benefits, and recipes, it’s no wonder why the whole country will be celebrating National Vinegar Day on November 1. If someone asked you what vinegar is, could you explain it? This typically falls under the umbrella of information we file away in the “things we say we know but hope no one will ask about” folder, along with how pineapples grow and how magnets work. In short, vinegar is made by fermenting something passed the point of an alcoholic drink until it’s acidic. This is why we have different kinds of vinegars, just as we have different kinds of wines and liqueurs. So get ready to try something new and learn more about this complex concoction we rarely think twice about.
#NationalAuthorsDay
Books have a mind of their own. They take time to develop, research, draft, edit, revise and rewrite. We devour stories. We indulge in them as we drift off to sleep or travel. And sometimes, we allow them to collect dust on several flat surfaces in our homes. Those stories may take years to reach a publisher and just as long to reach a bookshelf. We may have only one favorite author or many collected works with which we cannot part. Whether we prefer fiction, non-fiction, or a mix of both, authors have been telling stories to fill our heads for thousands of years.
In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, president of the Bement, Illinois Women’s Club, had an idea of setting aside a day to celebrate American authors. McPherson was a teacher, and throughout her life, an avid reader. While she was recuperating in the hospital during World War I, she wrote a fan letter to fiction writer, Irving Bacheller. She told him how much she enjoyed reading his story Eben Holden’s Last Day A’ Fishin. Â
Upon receiving her letter, Bacheller sent her an autographed copy of another story. It was then that McPherson realized she would never be able to thank him adequately for his gift. McPherson decided to show her appreciation by submitting an idea for a National Author’s Day to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. In May of 1929, the club endorsed a resolution for National Author’s Day to be observed honoring American writers. The United States Department of Commerce recognized this day in 1949.
Author FAQ
Q. Do I have to be published to be considered an author? A. No. If you created an original article, poem, story, or other written work, you are an author.
Are you old enough to admit it or do prefer to acquit it you are no longer like fine wine getting more vinegary all the time
Do you let the small things peeve you? Will they finally believe you that you say is frank but true and you are right about it too?
Is your writing honest or is it just a contest between what you know is true but they won't think well of you?
Do you use a poison pen so the letters disappear did it come out of your mind or did you pull it from your rear?
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