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God Works in Mysterious Ways

The Horse @TheHorse (238306) • Walnut Creek, California 21 May 18

I have no speakers to restore. I just finished making a pair of coasters. My guitars are all polished. I have no projects! This is what I was thinking yesterday when the lamp beside my bed suddenly broke. My young neighbor friend...

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My latest big word - paraprosdokian

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382107) • Rockingham, Australia 8 Sep 16

I like words. I like the way some sound, the way some look. I like big words – as long as I can pronounce them. My latest big word took a bit of learning but I think I have it now – paraprosdokian. Isn't that a beauty? Now maybe...

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a figure of speech

mammots @mammots (3209) • Philippines 19 Apr 13

according to the Random House Websters School And Office Dictionary an OXYMORON is a figure of speech that uses seeming contradiction like for example "free gift". What i like about an oxymoron is the name itself. to someone...

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