Sometimes I think I am too wordy. I often say too much. I sometimes say too little.
Regardless of my word craft word speak, I like words. I was an English major in college. I use words to express my feelings. I use them in writing my novel. I use them to communicate with those around me. That is what they are supposed to be used for, wordy or no. I am a communicator.
I hardly ever use words in person, because I have a handful of friends that I don't really see that often. Most of my writing is composed for the "spoken word." I much prefer spoken words to written words. Maybe that is why I'm an eloquent mofo.
There are words in the English language that are not used enough. Some of my favorites include: festering, disturbing, dander, supple, mock, jeer, scum, thwart, filthy and the most evil of all: … Rubbermaid!
Someone wrote me an email: "Yesterday I read your blog and recognized the word dastardly, a word I have not heard since high school and only heard from your gob. Over the years, I thought about using it once or twice, but wasn't sure I could pull it off. Good word."
Dastardly is a great word, but not as good as 'GOB!' Anyone who uses the word 'gob' is okay by me. I use 'gob' all the time.
It's time now for homework. Grab a piece of paper and jot down a few words that you use frequently. Use them in a sentence. It's fun. Do it!
Posted by RAD at February 19, 2008 5:32 PM