In a linguistic arena once dominated by self-serious constructed languages, goofiness has gained a foothold.
Tag: audio-positive-nostalgic
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Looking Back at ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’
Helen Fielding’s ditzy heroine was all the rage when she was introduced to American audiences in 1998. Today, her nuttiness and self-loathing read like a relic from another time.
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The Good (Even Saintly) Ship Dorothy Day
While the Vatican decides whether Dorothy Day is worthy of sainthood, New Yorkers can ride on a Staten Island ferry named in her honor.
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He Bombed the Nazis. 75 Years Later, the Nightmares Began.
Like most of his generation, John Wenzel returned from World War II with no interest in sharing memories. Just shy of his 100th birthday, he found he could no longer ignore the past.
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The Best Biscuits Outside of the South
These uniquely layered, pillowy biscuits get a caramelized crust from a bit of extra sugar.