Wednesday lunch break

[kanzeon_2040]

A work project on which I've spent a lot of time lately, including several evenings, has now been put on the back burner. I'd been expecting this downshift to occur by summer, though not quite yet. But so long as the project was up front, I was putting a lot of time into it, and enjoying doing so. Now I'll be able to ask for some new projects to

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[matrixmann]

Someone who seemingly is unaware of the fast dynamic that the English language has... Words in that language are steadily adapted, adopted for different contexts, changed and recombined at will. Often even at faster pace than a native in it can keep track of

[kanzeon_2040]

Interesting! Here in the US there's a constant evolution of words used to describe different identity groups as the old words are labeled "stereotyped". Just one of many examples - the word "homeless" is being phased out among the younger or more progressive liberals in favor of "unhoused". And not just words, but also acronyms, like POC turned into BIPOC. As an older person I find these battles over words to be repetitive and exhausting. They're more like - are you wearing the latest style of blue jeans or is your wardrobe old. It's very much about fashion and whether you are a leader, or a follower, or an old curmudgeon like me.

[matrixmann]

Over here, it's more like they constantly import/loan the outcomings of the battle of words in the English language