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Dictionary Drama: “Literally” a Bad Idea

While I am certainly not innocent when it comes to using the word “literally” in its common slang form, I must say I’m not super thrilled at its new spot in the dictionary. I do my best not to use “literally” in everyday speech unless doing so correctly, and I think that’s what bothers me the most. Adding words […]

The Importance of Books for the “Bad Guys”

Over the past year or so, I’ve watched a lot of TV shows and films about prisons. Yes, that might sound a little weird, but it seems to be a trend, particularly with the popularity of shows like PRISON BREAK and ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, as well as classic […]