Little Shubunkin
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Litotes is a figure of speech that uses understatement by expressing a positive statement through the negation of its opposite, such as saying “not bad” to mean “good.” It is often used to create irony or to soften criticism. “Our kitchen table usually looks messy though it’s not impractical.”
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We went to the local history archive to join as members so we can use its facilities. Missus went shopping, and I got a bus into town. …where I had a pub breakfast. Back home, I prepared a lemony chicken slow cook. I’ve been having trouble seeing the knobs on the new cooker, so they…
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What’s a song that always puts you in a good mood? I love the uplifting nature of this song.
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If humans had taglines, what would yours be? (From Google) Sapere aude is a Latin phrase that translates to “Dare to know” or “Dare to be wise”. It urges individuals to have the courage to think independently, use their own reason, and step outside the comfort of established authority or dogma. The Origins Modern Application Today, the…
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From this old photo…
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What are the most important things needed to live a good life?
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Who do you spend the most time with? My wife. We’re both retired. We play games together, read together, go for walks, go to shops, go on holiday, eat out together, etc. I do most of the cooking. When dinner is ready, I shout “Ready, Bruce!” in an affected Australian accent. It’s a nod to…
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