Festoon' means to decorate with hanging lights, flowers or fabric. This article explains its meaning, usage, and origin, as well as how it enhances descriptive and festive writing.

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The verb astérixé - pronounced ass-ter-eex-aye - means to make a hard task simple.

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A verb is an action word, and if there has ever been a time in my life when I feel our nation needs neighbors showing action, it is now.

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