Category Archives: Word Play

Puns, double-entendres, juxtapositions and word collections and a myriad more.

Epitaph Collection – Introduction

Posted on October 13, 2011 by literarylee

In Memory of Cordilia N(illegible) Consort of John (illegible), Ship Builder Who departed this life September, 21, 1810 in the 63rd year of her age (from a tombstone in a cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia) I have long loved walking through … Continue reading →

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Possible Names for the Apple, Candy Corn and Pretzel Combination

Posted on October 12, 2011 by literarylee

I recently wrote about a unique fall taste treat I like to eat, apples, candy corn and pretzels.  I’ve been coming up with possible names for that combo.  Here is the list so far.  Feel free to add some of your … Continue reading →

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Tweets

Posted on September 16, 2011 by literarylee

Are you reading all my tweeting? Keep an eye on: The Life Literary on Twitter. You can read the two most recent tweets at the top of the right-hand column on this blog’s homepage. (More about Twitter as a part … Continue reading →

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Like Eskimos to Snow are We With Words

Posted on September 9, 2011 by literarylee

First of all, I’m pretty sure the Eskimo reference is a myth.  I think it’s a misunderstanding that Eskimos have fifty words for snow.  I read recently that their language uses many different word endings to denote tense, mood, number, … Continue reading →

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A Literally Serious Word from the Blogger

Posted on August 27, 2011 by literarylee

If every use of the word literally were an alien, we’d be literally overrun, taken over by that large and growing crowd.  The human race is clearly outnumbered by the number of times this word is used.  If the vast multitude, … Continue reading →

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Collecting Words – Pub Names Part 1

Posted on August 9, 2011 by literarylee

(An odd bit of word play I engage in from time to time is collecting words.  Here is the introductory letter and the first portion of my collection of pub names which I gathered during a one month trip through … Continue reading →

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Strawberries

Posted on June 25, 2011 by literarylee

  (Caption courtesy Mrs. Literarylee)

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A Beverage with Attitude + Summer + Watermelon + Lime = ?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by literarylee

My son started a company called Kombucha Brooklyn (KBBK) that makes a fermented tea beverage called Kombucha.  He and his wife are the CEO and CFO.  You can learn more about the drink (which I love) and the company (which … Continue reading →

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Duck 9

Posted on June 5, 2011 by literarylee

(Duck Series Gallery)

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The “Not Idle At All” Word Play

Posted on May 21, 2011 by literarylee

I like spreading verbiage like icing a cake, thick, creamy, and luscious.  If I can write words that sound sweet together or that create an effect or that make a rhyme or pun or joke, I’ll try it.  The title … Continue reading →

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