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On the Mend
Even the most straightforward-sounding idioms may not necessarily be clear to your readers.

Joanne Mason
Dec 9, 2025
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Talking About Dementia
I've heard others push back on using compassionate language, saying it's too difficult, or too politically correct, or not important.

Joanne Mason
Dec 30, 2024
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A Capital Letter for Clarity
Clear communication sometimes relies on one letter.

Joanne Mason
Dec 16, 2024
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Forego or Forgo?
"Forego" and "forgo" can be a tricky pair of words. Should we use the āeā in the middle or leave it out?

Joanne Mason
Nov 18, 2024
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Sticks and Stones
The thing is, like sticks and stones, names do hurt. Especially when they come from people who should know better.

Joanne Mason
Nov 10, 2024
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Well, Dam
I grew up in a household that was fairly strict about swearing, which is why I have a goody-two-shoes vocabulary that's almost comical.

Joanne Mason
Oct 14, 2024
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