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Nederlinguistics

Posted on November 17, 2006 by dichroic

One interesting thing about Dutch is that it does borrow from other languages, though possibly not as much as English does. Of course, epople at work use English frequently even when speaking in Dutch; a lot of management jargon was … Continue reading →

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incompatibilities

Posted on November 16, 2006 by dichroic

I’m beginning to think that one of the biggest problems in my life is Rudder, which is unfortunate as he’s also one of the better things in it. Getting rid of him is clearly a Bad Idea, and I think … Continue reading →

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review: Drawn to the Rhythm

Posted on November 14, 2006 by dichroic

I’m currently reading Drawn to the Rhythm: A Passionate Life Reclaimed” by Sara Hall. It’s been a while since I’ve reading something that alternates so frequently between lyrical and painful. Hall was more or less knocked off her feet by … Continue reading →

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the present problem

Posted on November 12, 2006 by dichroic

Apparently I’ve been doing too much shopping again. We need to make a Christmas list for Rudder’s parents (which is also a Hanukah list for mine, but his family is the one with the list tradition) and I really can’t … Continue reading →

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the present problem

Posted on November 12, 2006 by dichroic

Apparently I’ve been doing too much shopping again. We need to make a Christmas list for Rudder’s parents (which is also a Hanukah list for mine, but his family is the one with the list tradition) and I really can’t … Continue reading →

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the present problem

Posted on November 12, 2006 by dichroic

Apparently I’ve been doing too much shopping again. We need to make a Christmas list for Rudder’s parents (which is also a Hanukah list for mine, but his family is the one with the list tradition) and I really can’t … Continue reading →

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the language and the place

Posted on October 23, 2006 by dichroic

Two things that help in learning Dutch are a good sense of the history of the English language and a very large English vocabulary. So much of this sounds like something Caxton might have published: ei for egg (remember his … Continue reading →

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reading

Posted on October 22, 2006 by dichroic

Don’t worry if I’m not updating here as regularly for a while – it’s difficult when I have limited net time, and also when I’m trying to keep the other blog updated for the families. I don’t want to post … Continue reading →

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Ms. Saggy Butt

Posted on October 18, 2006 by dichroic

Note to Tempe rowers: the rowing club here has a boathouse. With showers. I’m having one small unexpected problem. What with all the walking and cycling, and the different food, and the fact that I’m busy and interested enough that … Continue reading →

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getting closer

Posted on October 10, 2006 by dichroic

My last day or so here is going to be interesting. We’re shipping the silverware, the nightstands, the down comforters, all the best pillows, the desk chair I’m planted in as I type this, and assorted kitchen implements. I’d think … Continue reading →

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